make your own bracket.

[alial1234]

hi guys, i have a 33' dish currently connected to a linear lnb ( 97 west ) and another lnb which is a circular that i use for BEV 91 west. i would like to know how to make a bracket that connects to the minear one and makes the circular one slide and turn so you can change to different sats when it is down. like n3 right now. can anyone give me measurements and names of the thing s so i can make it and install it,. thanks and rep will be given to anyone who answers. thanks for all your help guys.

[creativegenius]

Hey there ...

Some people have made there own LNB mounts from a strip of Hyco bar (a flat piece of steel that comes pre-drilled with holes in it) As shown below:



This material is available at Home Depot or Building Centres near you.

If you elect to go this route, double up on the bar to make sure its really solid.
i.e., Use two strips to fashion the horizontal. Clamps to hold the LNB can be also be purchased in the plumbing department of the Builder's place you elect to visit.

Having said that, there are mounts of the same type that are commercially available (pre marked) for about $25.00 or so.

But to answer your question, the 110 and 119 require mounting so that they are 3" (centre on centre) as do the 82 and 91 LNB's.

So the real question is do you want or need the grief associated with making one yourself?

Hope that helps you.

Creative Genius

[alial1234]

thanks, i might go with that one but i was looking for a bracket that an lnb can turn and slide on

[creativegenius]

Install a motor, then who cares what you aim at.

And you wont need the mount, get yourself an invacom LNB, a motor and your set.

Creative Genius

[alial1234]

thanks creative genius, you always come up with the best solutions

[alial1234]

is there anyone else who wants to help me? come on

[johnnybluedawg]

i think u should do what creative said,,get a motor,, my friend has a motorized dish,,and he loves it,,

[s2byus]

Unless you want more than one receiver to watch different sats at the same time, I would go with the motor solution suggested by CG.
If you still want a bracket I would suggest something like this:


It has 2 axis rotational, 2 axis sliding movements and LNB axial (SKEW) adjusments.
You may want to build it, but it will be much chipper to buy it.
This and many others can be found here:
lnb bracket, LNB Converters items on eBay.com

[bill of oz]

Originally Posted by johnnybluedawg

my friend has a motorized dish,,and he loves it,,

so do i

[alial1234]

i know but the place that i live in doesn't suit a motor, i would have got one from the begginning but they is just not enough space.

[hairfarmer1367]

alial,,,check your PM

[alial1234]

thanks hair farmer, i might go with that one but i' still searching, thanks and rep given

[creativegenius]

Given the cost of materials and such, you are not going to save much $$$ in the end.
Factor in what your time is worth and I'd lean towards purchasing an off the shelf solution (and no grief).

Creative Genius

[alial1234]

ok fine i give up ill buy one but where do i buy them from cheap. and im in canada. thanks all

[bigevil69]

check your pm