Laser pointer mount for a 40cm Dobson telescope

This is a laser pointer mount for my 40cm Dobson telescope, the ball joint allows a quick and easy alignment.

The laser pointer can be readily installed or removed. With a right size nylon cable tie you can turn the push switch of the pointer into a switch that will allow leaving the pointer on while aiming the beam and after that turning it off with a slight turn (see video).

The ball_joint and the holder_base have to be glued together.

The ball_joint_case_bottom and the telescope_bed have to be glued together properly aligned so that the screws that press the ball don't get to the telescope tube.

I've glued the 40cm_telescope_bed on the telescope tube.

I've designed also 30cm and 20cm telescope beds so that you can choose the one that suits your telescope diameter.