{"product_id":"takahashi-kb-spacer-set-of-2","title":"KB Spacer - Set of 2","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe KB Spacer 45B is a pair of machined blocks that sit between a Takahashi tube band and the dovetail rail beneath it, raising the band by 19 mm. Each block measures 45 mm long, 17 mm wide and 19 mm high, and weighs about 30 g — the set contains two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTakahashi lists it for the \u003cstrong\u003e95WB\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e80WB\u003c\/strong\u003e tube bands. All the hardware for both interfaces is in the box: two M6×20 cap bolts to fix the spacers to the band, and four M6×30 cap bolts to mount the assembly to the dovetail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you are running an 80WB or 95WB tube band and need to lift the optical tube clear of whatever sits on the dovetail — or to raise it far enough that a focuser, camera or finder at the rear does not foul the rail or the mount head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e19 mm of added height:\u003c\/strong\u003e the block's height, between band and dovetail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45 × 17 × 19 mm per block:\u003c\/strong\u003e two supplied per set, about 30 g each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive mounting points:\u003c\/strong\u003e four M6 through-holes, plus one M6 through-hole counterbored Ø11 × 6.5 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolts included for both ends:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × M6×20 for the band, 4 × M6×30 for the dovetail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical only:\u003c\/strong\u003e no optical elements — it changes height, nothing else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaising an 80WB or 95WB band on its dovetail to clear an obstruction, gain focuser or camera clearance at the rear of the tube, or adjust where the tube sits relative to the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTakahashi specifies this spacer for the \u003cstrong\u003e95WB\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e80WB\u003c\/strong\u003e tube bands. If you are pairing spacers with a band, get in touch and we will bring the matching band in alongside them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mounting pattern is M6 throughout, matching Takahashi's own dovetail hardware. If you are fitting these to a third-party dovetail or plate, send us what you are mounting to and we will check the bolt pattern against it before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold as a pair:\u003c\/strong\u003e two spacers per set, which is what a two-ring band needs — one under each ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecified for two bands:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 80WB and 95WB. If your band is a different Takahashi model, tell us which and we will confirm the fit rather than have you guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe bolts are in the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e both the band-fixing and dovetail-mounting bolts are supplied, so there is nothing else to source.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — the spacers bolt to the underside of the band with the supplied M6×20 bolts, and the longer M6×30 bolts pass through into the dovetail. It is a straight swap into the existing bolt path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much height does it add?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e19 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many are in the set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo, one for each ring of the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich bands does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 95WB and the 80WB.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to buy bolts separately?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — two M6×20 and four M6×30 cap bolts are supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pair of 19 mm spacer blocks that lift an 80WB or 95WB tube band off its dovetail, with the bolts for both ends included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54086149079151,"sku":"TAK-TKB11425","price":59.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/tkb11425-1.jpg?v=1787329436","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/takahashi-kb-spacer-set-of-2","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}