{"product_id":"jmi-triangle-style-leveling-screws-amp-hardware-upgrade-kit-dobsonian","title":"Leveling Screws and Hardware Upgrade for JMI Wheeley Bars, Triangle Style for 8″, 10″ \u0026 12″ Dobsonians","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJMI Triangle-Style Leveling Screws \u0026amp; Hardware Upgrade Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e adds 5\/8″ leveling capability to a JMI Triangle-Style Wheeley Bar (for 8″, 10″, and 12″ Dobsonians). It includes three heavy-duty leveling screws plus the mounting hardware needed to install them on the Triangle-Style frame. Made in the USA by JMI (CXB Astro family).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOut of the box, a Triangle-Style Dobsonian dolly rolls on its wheels alone. This kit adds three 5\/8″ leveling screws so you can level the platform in seconds before a session. The kit supplies threaded inserts that bolt to the frame's existing mount points, plus the fasteners; the leveling screws then thread into the inserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwners of a JMI Triangle-Style Wheeley Bar (8″\/10″\/12″ Dobsonians) who observe on a pad that isn't dead level. If your rocker box pitches on an uneven surface and the field drifts while you track by hand, this kit fixes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete leveling kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three 5\/8″ × 10″ leveling screws plus all mounting hardware for the Triangle-Style frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty 5\/8″ thread:\u003c\/strong\u003e The current JMI HD standard — carries the platform load without flex, and matches 5\/8″ accessory threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast field leveling:\u003c\/strong\u003e A quick twist of each knob levels the platform before you start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSA-made by JMI.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Leveling Matters on a Dobsonian Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Dobsonian tracks by manual nudging — nothing compensates for a tilted rocker box. If the platform is off level by even a degree, the eyepiece field drifts faster in one direction and you spend the night chasing the object. A few seconds with the leveling knobs at setup fixes that for the whole session and makes the manual tracking motion predictable across the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriangle-Style only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sized for the JMI Triangle-Style Wheeley Bar (8″\/10″\/12″ Dobsonians).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 5\/8″ thread matches JMI's HD-standard accessories, so the 5\/8″ Speed Dial Drill Adapter works for powered leveling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs naturally with the 5″ Lockable Caster Wheels upgrade for the full Triangle-Style ground-game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Limitations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot compatible with Universal-style Wheeley Bars (different frame and mount points) or Sky Trekker models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is no 1\/2″ version of this kit — Triangle-Style leveling is 5\/8″ only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation requires basic hand tools; most first-time installs take 15–20 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included exactly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThree 5\/8″ × 10″ leveling screws plus the mounting hardware — threaded inserts that bolt to the frame's existing points and the fasteners to hold them. The screws thread into the inserts once installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Triangle-Style bar come with leveling screws?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo — the Triangle-Style focuses on rolling and transport, and leveling is an upgrade. If your pad is reliably level you can skip it; if it has any slope, this kit makes manual tracking far more comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy 5\/8″ and not 1\/2″?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n5\/8″ is JMI's current heavy-duty standard — more load capacity, less flex under a heavy Dob, and it matches compatible accessories like the drill adapter. There's no 1\/2″ version for the Triangle-Style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does the install take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAbout 15–20 minutes the first time with basic hand tools. Bolt the hardware to the frame's mount points, then thread the leveling screws in by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA USA-made kit that adds three 5\/8″ leveling screws and the mounting hardware to a JMI Triangle-Style Dobsonian dolly — the under-the-hood upgrade that makes manual tracking feel right on an uneven pad. Triangle-Style only; pairs well with the 5″ caster upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farpoint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53560483053679,"sku":"TPWTDLSH","price":121.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/TPWTDLSH.jpg?v=1783196817","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/jmi-triangle-style-leveling-screws-amp-hardware-upgrade-kit-dobsonian","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}