SVBONY SV224 Universal Finder Dovetail Base (42mm)

Product Overview

The SVBONY SV224 is a universal finder-style dovetail base machined from anodized aluminium alloy. It screws to a telescope tube or mounting plate and holds a finder scope, guide scope or other accessory with a matching dovetail foot, secured by two large thumbscrews. This listing is the 42 mm wide version (39 x 42 x 20 mm), which takes M3 to M4 fixing screws through cross slots and weighs 41 g.

Who It's For

This is a good match if you are adding a finder scope or guide scope to a telescope that has no shoe, adding a second shoe to a tube or plate, or replacing a worn or mismatched finder base.

Key Features & Design

• Anodized aluminium alloy: machined body, black finish.
• Cross slots: 15 x 5 mm horizontal and vertical internal slots (5 mm wide) let the base line up with a range of existing hole patterns.
• Two large thumbscrews: lock the accessory foot and are easy to turn with gloves.
• Compact footprint: 39 mm long, 42 mm wide, 20 mm high, 4.5 mm base thickness.

Recommended Uses

• Mounting a finder scope or red-dot finder with a standard finder foot.
• Mounting a guide scope such as the SVBONY SV165 on its dovetail bracket.
• Adding an accessory shoe to a tube, ring or dovetail plate.

Compatibility and Accessory Notes

• SVBONY lists compatibility with: SVBONY SV48, SV48P and SV503 70/80/102ED; Celestron C8, C8HD, C925 and C11HD; SKYRVER 80ED, 102ED, 130APO and 100ED. SVBONY also notes use on binoculars and other primary mirrors.
• Fixing screws: the 42 mm version takes M3 to M4 screws; cross slot 5 mm inner and 9 mm outer diameter.
• 54 mm version: SVBONY also makes a 54 mm wide version for M5 screws. Get in touch if you need it.

What's in the Box

• SV224 finder scope dovetail base
• Two screws

Good to Know Before You Order

• Hole spacing: the base fixes with M3 to M4 screws through its slots; the slots allow some flexibility in spacing on your tube or plate.
• Finder sold separately: this listing is the base only.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it difficult to set up?

No. Line the slots up with the holes on your tube or plate, fit the screws, then slide the finder or guide scope foot in and tighten the thumbscrews.

Which accessories fit it?

Finders, guide scopes and other accessories with a standard finder-style dovetail foot.

Will it fit my telescope?

SVBONY lists SVBONY SV48, SV48P and SV503 models, Celestron C8, C8HD, C925 and C11HD, and SKYRVER 80ED, 102ED, 130APO and 100ED. Send us your telescope model if it is not listed and we will check the fit.

Bottom Line

In short: a 42 mm anodized aluminium finder dovetail base with cross slots for M3 to M4 screws and glove-friendly thumbscrews, for adding a finder or guide scope shoe to your telescope.