Farpoint 7 Inch Universal Dovetail Plate

Product Overview

A 7″ D-size bar with a variety of mounting holes — the general-purpose workhorse.

This 7″ universal dovetail bar carries a variety of mounting hole options for attaching scope rings, guide scopes, and accessories to various telescope mounts — and for whatever else your rig needs. D-size (Losmandy-compatible). Machined of sturdy aluminum with a black anodized finish. CNC-machined in the USA.

Who Is This Product Best For?

This 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.

Why Choose This Product?

• Precision machined: CNC-machined and anodized for a tight, secure fit on Losmandy-style (D-size) hardware.
• Built to last: Aircraft-grade aluminum construction resists flexing under load and holds alignment.
• Trusted brand: Farpoint Astro is a respected name in telescope mounting hardware, made in the USA.

Recommended Uses

Use this telescope dovetail plate 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.

Compatibility and Accessory Notes

Key compatibility and fit details:

• Bar length: 7″
• Bar standard: D-size (Losmandy-compatible)
• Mounting holes: Variety of mounting hole options — see product drawing
• Finish: Black anodized aluminum
• Construction: CNC-machined in the USA

Important Limitations

This is a Losmandy-style (D-size) component and is not 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a universal dovetail bar for?
It's the blank canvas of the dovetail system — a D-size bar with multiple mounting holes for attaching scope rings, guide scopes, and accessories, then dropping the whole assembly into any D-size saddle.

Will my rings bolt to it?
The bar offers a variety of mounting hole options — check the product drawing against your rings' hole spacing. Running William Optics or other Asian-made clamshell rings with 60mm spacing? The metric 7″ bar is drilled for them.

What mounts will this work with?
Any mount with a D-size (Losmandy-style) saddle. Mount still has a small Vixen saddle? Our D-size saddles and conversions upgrade it.

Our Recommendation

If you run a Losmandy-style (D-size) setup, the Farpoint 7 Inch Universal Dovetail Plate is a dependable, precision choice that will integrate cleanly with the rest of your Farpoint dovetail system. Ontario Telescope and Accessories stocks the full Farpoint lineup to help you build a complete, matched mounting solution.