[ATM] need help with an altitude bearing problem

[Ross Sackett]

--- Gil McFarlane <gilboastro at yahoo.com> wrote:
... 
> To experiment with the effects of a little added
> friction, try putting some Velcro tape next to your
> Teflon - closed hook or fuzzy side - to see if it
> helps.

Along those lines, I saw a scope that used the plastic
HOOK side of velcro tape as the main altitude bearing
surface, riding on the usual teflon pads.  The maker
swore it gave great motion.  You might consider just
sticking a strip of the hook tape over your stainless
bearings and trying it out.  

Ross