North Star II Field Tripod Construction - Panhead EQ Mount Hole Drilled
 

Center hole drilled in panhead to accommodate the CG-5 equatorial head... (Click for enlarged view)

 
Using my drill press, I carefully drilled a 3/8" inch center hole in the middle of the recess. A bolt (with large diameter washers for added support and protection) will be inserted from the bottom of the panhead through this hole and into the CG-5 equatorial mount to secure it.