{"product_id":"farpoint-6-inch-dovetail-saddle-takahashi","title":"Farpoint 6 Inch Dovetail Saddle - Takahashi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConvert your Takahashi EM-style mount to a dovetail quick-release system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Farpoint 6 Inch Dovetail Saddle — Takahashi turns a Takahashi EM-style mount into a D-size (Losmandy-style) quick-release system. The included mounting puck assists in attaching the saddle to Takahashi mounts — once it's on, any telescope carrying a D-size dovetail bar clicks into your Takahashi mount and releases just as fast. Machined from sturdy aluminum with a black anodized finish, with a non-marring clamping bar that grips without gouging the dovetail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is This Product Best For?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is designed for telescope owners and astrophotographers who use Losmandy-style (D-size) dovetail hardware. It is an ideal choice if you need a precision-machined, reliable mounting solution that integrates with the Losmandy-style (D-size) ecosystem of plates, saddles, and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose This Product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision machined:\u003c\/strong\u003e CNC-machined and anodized for a tight, secure fit on Losmandy-style (D-size) hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to last:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aircraft-grade aluminum construction resists flexing under load and holds alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted brand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Farpoint Astro is a respected name in telescope mounting hardware, made in the USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this telescope dovetail saddle for visual observing and astrophotography setups that rely on the Losmandy-style (D-size) dovetail standard, including mounting optical tubes, guide scopes, cameras, and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey compatibility and fit details:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takahashi EM-style mounts — includes mounting puck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits bars:\u003c\/strong\u003e D-size (Losmandy-style) dovetail bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClamping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-marring clamping bar — grips without gouging the dovetail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black anodized aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e CNC-machined in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Limitations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Losmandy-style (D-size) component and is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible with V-size (Vixen-style) hardware unless an adapter is used. Verify your telescope's mounting pattern and your mount's saddle width before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it attach to my Takahashi mount?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe saddle ships with a mounting puck that assists in attaching it to Takahashi EM-style mounts. Once installed, your mount has a D-size (Losmandy-style) quick-release saddle — any telescope on a D bar clicks in and releases in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still use my Takahashi clamshell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — add our Takahashi clamshell dovetail plate to the clamshell, and your original Takahashi scope clicks into this saddle like any other D-bar telescope. The combination keeps the clamshell's original functionality while opening the mount to other telescopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"non-marring\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstead of a bare screw tip digging into your dovetail, a full clamping bar presses flat against the dovetail face. It grips at least as hard — but leaves no divots or scratches in the anodizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you run a Losmandy-style (D-size) setup, the Farpoint 6 Inch Dovetail Saddle - Takahashi is a dependable, precision choice that will integrate cleanly with the rest of your Farpoint dovetail system. 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