The MK-3 Optical Post and Base Set is a combination of the most popular models and sizes, ideal for most projects and experiments. Both fixed height pedestal posts and variable height posts, and post holders, are included for maximum flexibility and utility. Our stainless steel bases and clamps provide added stability. Please see the individual product pages for more detailed information on each of the products included in this set.

Kit_Cabinet_ToolsA large 9-drawer storage cabinet is included with this set.

MK-3 Set Contents

Qty in Set Model (Metric) Description
2 B-05A Stainless Steel Slotted Base, Translation Range 0.68 in.
2 B-1A Stainless Steel Slotted Base, Translation Range 0.68 in.
2 B-2SA Stainless Steel Slotted Base, Translation Range 1 in.
3 BC-5 Adjustable-Height Base Clamp, Short, 1/4-20 Tapped Holes
5 PS-2 2.0 in. Optical Pedestal, Stainless Steel, 1.0 in. Diameter, 8-32 Thread
3 PS-3 3.0 in. Optical Pedestal, Stainless Steel, 1.0 in. Diameter, 8-32 Thread
2 PS-4 4.0 in. Optical Pedestal, Stainless Steel, 1.0 in. Diameter, 8-32 Thread
12 PS-F Clamping Fork, Standard Slot, For 1.0-in. Pedestals
4 PS-0.125 Optical Pedestal Spacer, 0.125 in. Thick, 1 in. Dia., 8-32 (M4) CLR
4 PS-0.25 Optical Pedestal Spacer, 0.250 in. Thick, 1 in. Dia., 8-32 (M4) CLR
2 PS-SC Optical Pedestal Sliding Clamp, 1.0 in. Diameter Pedestal, 8-32 Thread
2 SP-2 0.5 in. Stainless Steel Optical Mounting Post, 2.0 in. Height, 8-32 & 1/4-20 THD
1 SPV-2 0.5 in. Molded Composite Optical Mounting Post, 2.0 in. Height, 8/32 & 1/4-20 THD
2 SP-3 0.5 in. Stainless Steel Optical Mounting Post, 3.0 in. Height, 8-32 & 1/4-20 THD
1 SPV-3 0.5 in. Molded Composite Optical Mounting Post, 3.0 in. Height, 8/32 & 1/4-20 THD
2 VPH-2 No Slip Optical Post Holder, 2 in. Height, 0.5 in. Diameter Post, 1/4-20 Thread
1 VPHV-2 Composite Optical Post Holder, 2.0 in. Height, Pedestal Base
2 VPH-3 No Slip Optical Post Holder, 3 in. Height, 0.5 in. Diameter Post, 1/4-20 Thread
1 VPHV-3 ValuMax Post Holder, 3 inch

M-MK-3 Set Contents

Qty in Set Model (Metric) Description
2 B-05A Stainless Steel Slotted Base, Translation Range 0.68 in.
2 B-1A Stainless Steel Slotted Base, Translation Range 0.68 in.
2 B-2SA Stainless Steel Slotted Base, Translation Range 1 in.
3 M-BC-5 Adjustable-Height Base Clamp, Short, M6 Tapped Holes, Metric
5 M-PS-2 50.8 mm Optical Pedestal, Stainless Steel, 25.4 mm Diameter, M4 Thread
3 M-PS-3 76.2 mm Optical Pedestal, Stainless Steel, 25.4 mm Diameter, M4 Thread
2 M-PS-4 101.6 mm Optical Pedestal, Stainless Steel, 25.4 mm Diameter, M4 Thread
12 PS-F Clamping Fork, Standard Slot, For 1.0-in. Pedestals
4 PS-0.125 Optical Pedestal Spacer, 0.125 in. Thick, 1 in. Dia., 8-32 (M4) CLR
4 PS-0.25 Optical Pedestal Spacer, 0.250 in. Thick, 1 in. Dia., 8-32 (M4) CLR
2 M-PS-SC Optical Pedestal Sliding Clamp, 25.4 mm Diameter Pedestal, M4 Thread
2 M-SP-2 12.7 mm Stainless Steel Optical Mounting Post, 50.8 mm Height, M4 and M6 THD
1 M-SPV-2 12.7 mm Molded Composite Optical Mounting Post, 50.8 mm Height, M4 & M6 THD
2 M-SP-3 12.7 mm Stainless Steel Optical Mounting Post, 76.2 mm Height, M4 & M6 Tapped Holes
1 M-SPV-3 12.7 mm Molded Composite Optical Mounting Post, 76.2 mm Height, M4 & M6 THD
2 M-VPH-2 No Slip Optical Post Holder, 50.8 mm Height, 12.7 mm Diameter Post, M6 Thread
1 VPHV-2 Composite Optical Post Holder, 2.0 in. Height, Pedestal Base
2 M-VPH-3 No Slip Optical Post Holder, 76.2 mm Height, 12.7 mm Diameter Post, M6 Thread
1 VPHV-3 ValuMax Post Holder, 3 inch