Best refractor "scopesmith" in Australia

[LewisM]

I bought a refractor I have been coveting for a LONG while (yes, more than my FL102S). It is showing it's age and does have a spot or 2 of mold on the inside of the objective (cannot tell yet if between the objective 2, or behind the last objective lens - hoping the later!).

Failing sending it back to Japan to clean and possibly recoat (though I doubt it needs the recoat), who in Australia is best suited to perform the work of clean, and probably recollimate the system (it's a 4 element Petzval Nagler astrograph design)

Perhaps Satchmo may know?

[Clancy Lane]

Lewis,

Glad to help out with this.

Roger Davis in Sydney is the only person I know that can repair refractors to an amazingly high standard.

He used to run the Telescope & repair service in Melbourne before moving to Sydney.

My 127 Meade APO was rejuvenated by Roger and the results speak for themselves.

His website is:

http://www.rogersopticsrestoration.com.au/binoculars_gallery.html

Give him a call.....he is a great guy!

regards,

Phil

[Blue Skies]

I'll second that! :thumbsup: I knew he moved to Sydney but couldn't remember the name of the new business.

[Hans Tucker]

Was that the Telescope & Binocular Store in Heidelberg..if it is the same Roger I thought he moved his business to Camberwell (Burke Rd) and became the Melbourne branch of Bintel.

[rmcconachy]

That's him, Hans. After merging his business into BINTEL he managed the Camberwell store for some years before moving to Sydney. IMHO Roger is a really nice guy who really knows his stuff. :2thumbs:

[Hans Tucker]

I agree Roger was/is a top bloke whom really was helpful. Shame he didn't stay with the Melbourne Bintel store as I find the current staff there less friendly or helpful...just my opinion...no doubt other will shout me down for this view.

[gary]

Roger has since moved to Bankstown in Sydney and has opened
"Rogers Optics and Restoration". :thumbsup:

Lewis -

Roger has an incredible amount of knowledge and experience in cleaning and restoring
telescopes and binoculars. He has been keeping very busy but give him a call
on 0425 709 508.

He even specifically mentions "mould growing on optics" on his home page!
http://www.rogersopticsrestoration.com.au/

He was also a sponsor at this year's South Pacific Star Party.

Best Regards

Gary Kopff
Mt Kuring-Gai

[LewisM]

I have been in contact, and we will be doing the necessary cleaning and/or adjustments in October, as he is leaving tomorrow for the USA.