Light Boxes

[Forgey]

Light box arrive today. Thanks Peter, wasn't expecting it to arrive so fast.
Also it fits nicely in my little safe case :)

[Exfso]

Hi Paula, that is a neat little case, reckon you are the first to put one in a protected case. Enjoy.:)

[Exfso]

Just bumping up in case it goes missing at the bottom of the queue;)

[Exfso]

Just doing my monthly bump to the top of the pile...:D

[LewisM]

Peter, I will need one for my FSQ106- can you send through the quote you gave me last time, I lost most emails.

Will be selling my VC200L lightbox Peter made if anyone is interested. Seen a LOT of use, and still holding up well!

[Exfso]

With a bit of luck, you should have it by now Lewis.

[jrhowie]

PM Sent

[Exfso]

Have responded Jimmy.:)

[Exfso]

Just bumbing before it disappears

[Exfso]

Same as last need to move it up or it will be gone...:)

[Exfso]

Another bump or it will disappear...:)

[LewisM]

Need one for a Tak FSQ85 Peter (will measure dewshield diameter). Price?

Maybe a 125mm dewshield diameter one too.

[Exfso]

Email sent Lewis:)

[rustigsmed]

PM sent

[Exfso]

Just bumping to the top so it does not disappear...

[Exfso]

Thought it a good idea to bump again before it disappears.:)

[Somnium]

PM sent

[Exfso]

I have just responded to Michael from Rosebank, but apparently he has his settings not to receive private messages on this board, makes it hard to pass on information. So anyone who want me to respond, please ensure that your settings are enabled to receive private messages.

[garymck]

pM'd

cheers
Gary

[Exfso]

Responded and organised.:thumbsup:

[Nebulator2570]

Hi :hi:

Just wondering about price for a 10" lx 200 telescope what would it cost to get one made for that size and shipped to wentworth falls NSW 2782.
Please....:help:


:thanx:

gabriel:D

[Exfso]

Responded via PM.

[Woodlands]

Hi, would you kindly quote me on a light box for an LX90 8 inch OTA when you have time?

many thanks,
Pete

[Exfso]

Responded via email.:)

[malau]

Can you please PM me about for 6inches skywatcher 150p? thanks

[Exfso]

Information sent David. :)

[garymck]

My new light box for a TSA120 arrived today. Super well packed and very nicely made. Highly recommended!
cheers
Gary

[Exfso]

Thanksk for the positive feedback Gary, appreciated. :thumbsup:

[PostalRuhl]

I know there are several methods in taking flats, but I've heard good results from using Lightboxes. Never used one but Just curious

[Exfso]

Reply sent.

[Exfso]

Just bumping to the top of the stack:)

[rogerg]

Light box for my Megrez 90 arrived today thanks Peter :) Looks like a very neat production and appears to work well, thanks! :)

[Exfso]

My Pleasure Roger, enjoy:thumbsup:

[Exfso]

Just bumping it up in case it disappears. :D

[Exfso]

Time to bump this again, getting near the bottom of the list:)

[Alchemy]

My light box arrived today, convinced Peter has shares in a bubble wrap company as it was so well protected for transport.

Works a treat, made for my FLT132, fits beautifully, nice and lightweight so can't do any harm to the dewshield.

Mine came fitted with a variable dial ; given I have a qhy9 and it has a shutter, it needs a couple of second exposures for even illumination, no problems whatsoever, easily did whatever exposure I needed.

Certainly a well made and thought out product.

:thanx:

[Exfso]

Glad you are happy with the light box Clive.:thumbsup:

[Camknox]

PM sent Peter

[Exfso]

Cameron, I have responded, you will notice I have attached my email address.:)

[vlazg]

Hi Peter,
Received the lightbox, thank you, within a week of ordering it, , beautifully made, well packaged, works a treat.

George

[Exfso]

Thanks George, glad you are pleased with your light box. :)

[Exfso]

Just bumping up..:D

[Exfso]

Time to bump up....:)

[Slawomir]

PM sent Peter.

[Exfso]

Thanks, have sent a PM

Cheers

Peter

[atecuser]

Hello Peter
I have been reading your thread about building light boxes for members. Could you give me an indication of your price for a Skywatcher ED 80 light box complete with postage. I also am in Adelaide so we may not need to post.
David
PS I got you info from my membership of ASSA.

[Exfso]

PM Sent

[Slawomir]

Just wanted to say thank you Peter for making a light box for me. It fits perfectly on the telescope, works like a charm and is well built :thumbsup:

[Exfso]

No problems Slawomir, glad you are happy. They are getting quite popular.:)

[Exfso]

Just bumping before it disappears....

[rcheshire]

PM sent

[Exfso]

Responded..:)

[kkara4]

PM sent, thanks Peter!

[Exfso]

Hi Krishnan, responded.:)

[andyc]

PM sent Peter

[Exfso]

Thanks Andy, have responded. :)

[Exfso]

Somewhere there must be clear skies, have had queries for 9 in the last 3 weeks. Definitely keeping my arthritic fingers flat out..:)

[Exfso]

Just finished building 9 light boxes, what a mammoth project that was.:)

[speach]

Just received mine out of the 9, great job Peter. Just have to wait until the skies clear up now.

[Atmos]

You can see mine sitting down in the corner, was about to start flat fielding :)

[Exfso]

No worries guys, enjoy. :D

[rcheshire]

Used mine for the first time last new moon. Brilliant job of the flats.

[Exfso]

Thanks Rowland for the feedback, yeah they do a pretty good job.:thumbsup:

[Exfso]

Just for information I reckon that I have made well over 300 of these now for all types of scopes/cameras. One thing I have noticed recently is when I respond to someone with a quote/information, that is the last thing I hear from the person. It is only the minority do this, but I think it is quite poor form to not acknowledge someone if they have gone to the trouble to respond to a query, be it a cost query or whatever regarding the light boxes. I used to chase them up, but do not bother any more as it fills the mail box up too quickly.
So people please if I send a response, please acknowledge one way or another so I at least know that you have received it.:thanx:

[E_ri_k]

Hey Peter, PM'd you.
Erik

[Exfso]

No worries Erik, replied...:)

[Exfso]

Here's a funny one, Erik got his light box Friday and apparently his young child decided to stand on the carton. He nearly cacked himself as the carton was dented, but the light box inside, was in tact. I do put a lot of bubble wrap in the packing, in this case it saved the day I reckon.;)

[Exfso]

Time to bump this before it disappears...:D

[Atmos]

I have just found another use for your light box! Preliminary testing done already, going to be my artificial star generator! I just taped a blank piece of paper of the front and carefully stabbed some holes in it using a pen. It sort of worked, holes were too big to be able to use focusing mask but FWHM reading suggest that the length of my house is JUST long enough (within 1m).

So this week I plan to calculate the filter offsets while Melbourne is having windy, cloudy and rainy evenings :)

[Exfso]

They say necessity is the mother of invention, I never thought of this one, but I see no reason if the holes are tiny enough why it would not work. Might I suggest that you use matt black paper, relatively heavier density than normal paper. that way you could do it at night as well without all the extra light bleeding out. I cant remember if I added a dimmer to your light box, but that could also be of assistance as well.

[Atmos]

That's the plan, last night was just a test of concept :-)

[Exfso]

I am currently building one for a TSA120 at present with another pending.:)

[Jen]

:hi::hi: hey gday Pete I was wondering if I could order a pretty one of these for my ed80 please thank you :D

[Exfso]

No problems Jen, email sent to you...:)

[Exfso]

Better boot this one up the top before it disappears..

[Jen]

I got mine today woohoo thank you Pete I might put some star stickers etc on it to make it all pretty and jens hahaha :)

[Exfso]

No problems Jen hoped I would get it to you in time for Xmas..:)

[DarkArts]

Hi Peter, I'm interested in one of these for my Skywatcher ED80 (gold Pro series). I'm sure you already have the dimensions, but just in case, the dew shield outer diameter looks like it's 116mm. How much would that set me back including postage to Canberra?

[Exfso]

Hi mate, don't know your name, but that is ok. Need to know if you want a dimmer. Pretty sure the outside diameter of the Dew Shield is around 117mm, would need confirmation as they may be a little different to the ED 80 which I have made numerous light boxes for.
Best if you reply via my email address: exfso2@adam.com.au

Cheers

Peter

[DarkArts]

The light box arrived today. Works a treat. Thanks. :thumbsup:

[Exfso]

Glad you are happy with it..:thumbsup:

[Exfso]

Better boot this to the top before it disappears...:)

[Craige]

PM Sent

[Exfso]

Responded..:)

[Exfso]

I am finding an increased tendency for people who request information on the light boxes just to disappear into the void after I go to the effort to respond to their requests. Common courtesy dictates, at least in my eyes, that it proper to acknowledge a response and not just ignore it. I know that this is basically a minority, but still I like to know that people have at least received my replies, whether they intend getting a light box or not.
So come on people at least let me know you have received my replies.:thanx:

[barx1963]

Peter
I realised I hadn't posted a note to mention that the lightbox arrived safe and sound and works perfectly.

Thanks for doing it so quickly also!!

Cheers

Malcolm

[Exfso]

Thanks Malcolm. Not you mate, it is people who want information etc and I go to the trouble to give them what they need and I never hear from them again, not even to say they have received the information. I guess some people just do not have much in the way of common courtesy.
Enough of my little rant, as I said the vast majority do at least respond one way or the other which is all I ask.:shrug:

[Cimitar]

Hi Peter - PM Sent :)

Cheers, Evan

[Exfso]

No problems Evan. PM sent.:thumbsup:

[Exfso]

Better bump this B4 it disappears:D

[Exfso]

Here is an up to date photo of an 8" light box I just finished with a dimmer fitted.

[Exfso]

Better bump this before it disappears..

[Cimitar]

As a recent recipient of one of Peter's boxes I can say that he does a tremendous job and the quality from start to finish is fantastic. The box is a perfect fit for my 8" LX200. Thanks Peter! :thumbsup:

Best,
Evan

[Exfso]

You are most welcome Evan, I appreciate the positive feedback.:)

[sil]

Peter, email query sent mate.

Steve

[Exfso]

Thanks Steve, replied:)

[sil]

Thanks, will reply when i get home from work, got it writtten on my hand :)
Considering if i should measure dimensions in mm, cm or huntsman :)

[sil]

Lightbox has arrived in good astronomical tradition bringing the rain. Works beautifully and hope to try it in an imaging session on the weekend.

Great job Peter!

Steve

[Exfso]

No worries, glad you are happy with the light box...:)

[Exfso]

Just thought I would add a photo of one uncovered, for something different

[Bart]

Hey, that one looks familiar!

Another great product from Pete, thanks again mate and enjoyed the time to chat! :)

[Exfso]

no worries Graham, yes that is yours...:D

[Exfso]

Just bumping:)

[Exfso]

And again..:D

[trent_julie]

I ordered a unit last year. It is excellent and works as anticipated!
Trent

[Exfso]

Thanks guys, appreciate your positive feedback..:)

[Exfso]

Bumping...:D

[Exfso]

Bump before disappearing....;)

[Benjamin]

Thanks Peter! Just received mine for the ED80 and it's as expected: great! Many many thanks.

[Exfso]

A pleasure Ben glad you are happy...:thumbsup:

[Exfso]

Better bump this before it disappears...;)

[Rodmac]

Pm sent

[Exfso]

Responded...:)

[stanlite]

PM sent

[Exfso]

Responded to both...

[atalas]

Just got one of these LB's from Pete and I'd just like to say the build quality and performance is excellent:thumbsup: thanks Peter...top job.

[Exfso]

Thanks Louie, your feedback much appreciated...:thumbsup:

[Exfso]

Just bumping in case it disappears...:D

[Exfso]

Just doing my monthly bump..;)

[Exfso]

In my attempts to improve these, I have come across an external plug in type dimmer that works a treat. So now when I do a box with dimmer, it will not be hard wired, but instead the plug in dimmer will be used. This will give the individual the choice of either dimming or straight in power. I tested it on my non dimmed TOA130 light box and the dimming appeared to be very linear.

[spiezzy]

hi Pete
thats a great idea my light box is working a treat my flats have never been better keep up the great work and service you provide love it
cheers Pete :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Exfso]

Thanks Pete. The beauty of the external dimmer is if it dies, just replace with another and no need to pull the box down to re-wire a new one. Also cheaper which is also a plus.:)

[Exfso]

It looks like I might be having an operation on my right hand in the very near future, possibly as early as this week. The finger that was broken earlier on in the year has not healed and is more bent than I am :D Also I have acute arthritis at the base of both thumbs, and there is a procedure that removes the offending bone that is apparently very successful, so I am going to discuss that as well, and if okay will get the right hand properly worked over in the one hit. Obviously this will adversely effect the ability to build light boxes for a while as I would have the finger in a splint and the thumb in a brace for a few months. :rolleyes:

[Exfso]

Just for information, I am booked in for this procedure on 11 January. Apparently the wrist and hand are in a cast for at least 6 weeks, then a brace followed by remedial physio, can take up to 12 months to get full use again, bloody hell that is nice to know....:rolleyes:

[jwoody]

Hope you recover well Peter. All the best
Jeremy

[Exfso]

Thanks Jeremy, not looking forward to it, but if it works that will be great, then I have to have the left hand done..great fun getting old.:D

[Exfso]

Just bumping :)

[spiezzy]

hey Pete hope all goes well with your OP and I am sure it will just had my knee done a week ago full replacement so as soon as I can get down the stairs and to my observatory I will be happy all the best to you and have a wonderful Xmas
cheers Pete :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Exfso]

Hey Pete, thanks for the thought, I am scared crapless, don't like the idea of having one hand totally useless for a few months. Mind you if the pain goes and I can eventually get pretty good use it will be worth it..
Hope you have a great Xmas, and enjoy the "new" mobility.

Cheers

[spiezzy]

hi Pete
it will be well worth it I wish I got my knee done ages ago and as for the pain its not all that bad the trick is listen to the doctor and don't over do it if it is hurting even just a little stop and rest it up .
I have only had my OP a week ago and I am moving around ok and it is getting better by the day I still have a long way to go but you will be fine my friend before you know it you be looking back on it and saying the same and back into making your fantastic Light boxes .
cheers Pete :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Exfso]

Thanks Pete, appreciate your thoughts. I am working on a light box at present, and was soldering, cannot even hold the soldering iron properly, so it is most definitely time for the operation.:thanx:

[Exfso]

Just for information some tech information on the LEDs I use in these light boxes. They are rated at 15,000MCD and 20mA and 3.1vdc. To get full rated current I use a 470 ohm voltage dropping resistor for a 12vdc input. Having said that I have tested them on a LED tester that I have at a rated current of 50mA. They really glowed extremely bright, but did not blow. However I stick to the rated current for longevity. I believe that they would not last very long at the higher current.
As I have my right hand operated on Wednesday, the construction of these will be on hold for at least 2 months and possibly more depending on how I heal. If the op is successful, I will get my left hand done later on.:question:

[Rodmac]

Hi Pete,
I hope the op went well. I have 2 of your light boxes for a RC8 and ED80 both without dimmers but I need a dimmer. Can you advise what external dimmer you have found works so I can get one.
Thanks
Rod

[Exfso]

PM'd a response:)

[Exfso]

here is the reason light boxes are on hold for a while

[DaveO]

Peter, I hope the operation turns out well for you. Bodies are sooo inconvenient!!

[Exfso]

Thanks David bloody painful at present:(

[Exfso]

I had a guy email me for a light box today, really I cannot even hold a pencil at present, it is extremely painful to try anything with the right hand. It is still in a splint and that has at least another 2 weeks to run and then I start exercises. As I told the guy today, at the very earliest it would be 2 months from now before I would even entertain trying. The left thumb is just as bloody sore as it is doing everything and it needs the same op when the right is usable. Not in a great hurry to have another operation, that is for sure.:(

[spiezzy]

I feel for you Pete hope it all gets well very soon to anyone out the wanting a light box they are well worth the wait till Pete is better all the best my friend
cheers Pete :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Exfso]

Thanks Pete, I appreciate your thoughts. Probably the last 20 or so I have built have really been a challenge as my thumbs are really stuffed. Decided I had to fix the problem, so one at a time, the repair begins. Look forward to getting into full swing. The first one is the worst as I also had the knackered broken finger same hand fixed and the end joint frozen, I suppose I am a masochist to get 2 done at once, as they say in for a penny, in for a pound..:eyepop:

Pics show progression..

[Exfso]

It is coming up 7 weeks since the op and the recuperation is very very slow. I cannot see myself even attempting any light boxes for at least another 2 months, but things may change, I bloody hope so as the constant pain is p1ssing me off to the max.:sadeyes:

[jwoody]

Hang in there Peter :)
Make sure you don't rush recovery and push it, and remember.........good scotch cures all!

Jeremy

[Exfso]

Thanks Jeremy, yeah it does, but I have no taste buds, so cannot taste it, still get the desired effect though;)

[Steve Pattie]

My wife had such an op a few years back and the pain will go away, eventually.

When you are up and running, I'd be looking to acquire some light boxes from you. Until then, keep taking the pills.

Steve

[Exfso]

Thanks Steve, I appreciate your feedback. As a matter of fact the condition is much more common with women for some odd reason. I saw my hand therapist today and he is very happy with the progress, but says it may take up to a year to be fully functional:eyepop: Bloody hell I hope not..:rolleyes:

Cheers

Peter

[Exfso]

Just an update, the hand is slowly improving and with any luck I should be able to hopefully start lightboxes again on a limited scale in around 4 weeks, assuming Murphy does not get in on the act. At least until I get the other thumb done then it will be back to square one.:sadeyes:
I did a pinch test at the hand therapist this week, the left thumb and forefinger got 9kg and the right one was 3kg, long way to go, but 6 weeks ago it was an effort to touch the two together.

[Exfso]

Another update, pretty well ready to try a light box. Thumb is sometimes a little touchy, and no where near full strength, but I can do most things now as long as I do not try to use too much force, then it lets me know to back off or suffer the pain. As I said previous, the left one is actually more painful than the operated one, so that is all positive, but indicates obviously that the left one needs the op as well. This will not be happening until next year, I need to get the right one fully operational first.:D

[Exfso]

As I said previously it is all improving slowly actually managed to do up a fairly large "nut" on the underside of a leaking cistern today without too much grief, so the strength is coming back. I reckon the right thumb is at about 70% and in my opinion that is excellent considering it was at about 10% before the op...

[Exfso]

I have noticed in recent times that some people are not having the decency to acknowledge when I give them information on Light boxes, as in prices etc. Common courtesy would be nice so that I at least know if they are receiving my responses.:screwy:

[Exfso]

I am about 75% through my first light box since the operation, all going well as long as I am careful. The right thumb is pretty well normal now which is all good, as I said before, it is lacking in strength, but hopefully that will return. One thing is for sure it is a far cry from what it was like. Once I am 100% happy with it, I will get the left one done and the process starts again. Bloody hell, getting old is the pits...:rolleyes:

[Exfso]

I have now completed 2 light boxes since the op and no issues. Started the third today. When I say no issues, I mean with the right hand, the left is another story and that is next to be fixed...

[ChrisV]

Got my light box, safe and sound.
Thanks Peter, beautiful job

[Exfso]

Cheers Chris, glad you are pleased, Aust Post have excelled, I only sent it Tuesday, must be some sort of record.:D

[Striker]

Received mine a couple of weeks ago, awesome job and looks great.

[Exfso]

Good outcome, certainly a challenge in the winter building them. The glue takes forever to dry, thank heavens for an indoor slow combustion heater to assist.

[Exfso]

Better bump this up before it disappears into the Abyss....:D

[Exfso]

Built 5 since my operation, so no issues, just the damn winter dampness....

[abrightman]

Received mine not long ago and the craftsmanship is outstanding with an extremely even field illumination. Peter was also very helpful in troubleshooting and replacing the first dimmer switch which was DOA. Thanks Peter, and highly recommended for anyone else out there thinking of getting one of these. :thumbsup:

[Rigel003]

Just collected a new light box from Peter for my new refractor. Beautifully made. Super light and really neat. He's got it down to a fine art now and the dimmer unit is an external plug in. Highly recommended. Thanks Pete.

[Exfso]

Thanks for the nice feedback chaps, all for a good cause hey:thumbsup:

[Exfso]

Just bumping before it disappears..:)

[Exfso]

Getting a couple of people asking me if I am still doing these. Obviously I am or this thread would have disappeared.:D

I have built around a dozen since my hand operation, so that is all good, the other hand is next on the agenda, probably in January next year.

[Exfso]

Looks like I am going to have my left thumb operated on in the next couple of months, so like the previous op, I will be out of operation for building these for around 3 months after the procedure, at present it is penned in for mid January, but might try to put it back to the end of Feb. Don't feel like spending summer with a stinking hot cast wrapped around my wrist and thumb.:rolleyes:

[Exfso]

Just an update, the operation has been put back until 7 March. So I will be out of service for at least 3 months after that date..

[Exfso]

Time to bump this up...:)

[that_guy]

Are you still making the lightboxes for this year? or are they on hold until after your operation and recovery?

[Exfso]

Hi Tony, yep still making them until the operation in March. My email: exfso2@aussiebb.com.au

[dslr2ccd]

Hi Peter,
can you quote for a 120mm Skywatcher Esprit Light Box.? Freight to Melbourne,
cheers,
Kevin

[Exfso]

Hi Kev, if you could communicate via my email, exfso2@aussiebb.com.au I will give you a quote. Will need to know outside diameter of dewshield and whether you need a dimmer or not.

Cheers

Peter

[Exfso]

Just advising that I am having the op on my left thumb 7th March, so will be out of action for at least 3 months after that assuming all goes well.

[Exfso]

I am currently doing my last light box before my op, so those that have contacted me and don't have the decency to respond to my replies, will obviously miss out. As it takes around a week to build one of these, and my op is next Wednesday, no more will be built until I am fit enough to start again, probably in the order of mid June, going on my previous recuperation period, and that is assuming all goes well and Murphy does not get his finger in the pie..:rolleyes:

[jwoody]

Good luck with this latest op Peter, hope all goes well

[spiezzy]

hi Pete hope all is good with the op and you recover nice and quick love my light box been using it for well over a year now and still going strong don't know what I did with out it
keep us up dated on your progress
all the best cheers Pete

[Exfso]

Thanks guys, appreciate your kind thoughts..:thumbsup:

[LewisM]

Just received my light box for my FSQ-85 from Peter, and I have to say, having now owned a few, that the new layout is even better than the old style, and the separate dimmer is a great idea!

HIGHLY recommended!

[Exfso]

Thanks for the feedback Lewis. Won't be making any more for a couple of months, the left thumb gets operated on Wednesday.:(

[Exfso]

Had the op on Wednesday as planned, much more painful than the first for some reason, maybe it was in worse condition than other thumb. Already had half a pack of Panadiene Forte, hardly takes the edge off. Looks like I have a boxing glove for a hand at present, such is the swelling, not a pretty sight, still the previous procedure swelled up as well and that has turned out fine.:prey:

[LewisM]

Sorry to hear of your agony Peter, but here's to a speedy recovery.

[Exfso]

Thanks for your nice thoughts Lewis:thumbsup:

[Exfso]

I cannot believe it, some guy messaged me about making a lightbox, surely I have given enough notification that I am currently incapacitated.:rolleyes:

[LewisM]

Hey Pete, can you make me a lightbox? :lol:

(bad joke I know)

[Exfso]

Yeah Lewis, you are a crackup..:rofl:

[Exfso]

One month into rehab, man is it still damn sore when I do the exercises. It is healing well, but long way to go internally. Surgeon said it was much worse than the right hand and he had to do a lot more work on the thumb bone. I am still wearing the splint that was constructed for me and that in itself is a nuisance. So light boxes will be a while yet.:sadeyes:

[Exfso]

Saw the hand therapist today, he is very happy with the progress and has basically given me the go ahead, common sense permitting, to start my light boxes again. I have about 70% use now and can do most things, although the strength still has a way to go. :hi:

[darrellx]

Peter

That is good news and I am pleased to hear it.

About 8 years ago I got a light box from you and it is still going well. I now have need of another larger box.

I don’t want you to rush into this. My light box is not that important. But if you are at the point of putting together a list, can you add me for one light box.

When you are ready, I can send you some details. And pleased, don't rush back into this.

Take good care of those hands.
Darrell

[Exfso]

Hi Darrell, wow 8 years ago and still going, impressed. Send me all the details via my email address: exfso2@aussiebb.com.au

[darrellx]

Peter

Yes - impressed. Don't let anyone complain about your product.

It was for a WO Megrez90, and I have used it a lot. All the parts in the light box are original. As good as the day I got it.

Details sent.

Thanks
darrell

[Exfso]

Thanks Darrell, appreciate your nice comments.:thumbsup:

[Exfso]

Time to bump this up:D

[Exfso]

That time again.;)

[GaryPlum]

Recently received my Lightbox & dimmer from Pete for my TS Photoline 80 triplet. Excellent unit and makes gathering lights an absolute walk in the park. Cheers Pete, love your work mate.

[Exfso]

Thanks Gary appreciate the nice feedback.:)

[Exfso]

Time to bump this back up:P

[Zuts]

I sent you a pm a few days ago, probably you didn't receive it.

I would like a lightbox for a tv 85, and was wondering what details I need to supply and price and lead time.

Cheers
Paul

[Exfso]

Paul, I definitely have not received any messages from you. I have from 2 others in the last 2 weeks, not sure what has happened there. Something rather strange is happening recently, I have responded to others that have sent messages and I have not heard from them again. If you could contact me via my email address: exfso2@aussiebb.com.au I can give you the information that you require.


Cheers


Peter

[Exfso]

Just bumping this up. I detect a distinct lack of interest in these now, maybe I might well stop making them, as really I make very little out of these when you factor in time and material cost, maybe we have reached saturation point.:shrug:
I have calculated that I have constructed well over 300 since I first started over 12 years ago, now from memory.
In addition to the above, I have noticed in recent times when I respond to a request, it is quite common now for people to just disappear and not even acknowledge my correspondence, which I find rather frustrating and to be honest quite rude.

[Exfso]

Better bump this up before it disappears...

[Andy01]

Hi Peter, can you pls quote me on a lightbox for my RC8?
You made me one for my WO FLT110/ SV70t and I’m very happy with it :)
Cheers
Andy

[Exfso]

PM sent.

[darrellx]

Peter

Yes, one question. Instead of the lighter connector, can you do them with the Anderson Power Poles?

Thanks
Darrell

[Exfso]

I gather they are a type of connector. Not used them at all.

[darrellx]

Peter

It is a different type of connector. Not a problem. I am considering a third light box. I will get some measurements and send them through to you.

Thanks
Darrell

[Exfso]

I googled them, looks like they are for 50amp connections, and heavier cable than I use for the light box power. If you want to use them, I can leave the cables bared for you to connect, done similar things in the past for people who want other type connectors.:D

[Sparkydan]

Pm sent :)

[mynameiscd]

Hi Peter
Could you quote me for a Skywatcher Black Diamond 150mm.
Thanks
Andy

[Exfso]

Hi Andy, I need the outside diameter of the dewshield and also would you be needing a dimmer. Please respond via my email address: exfso2@aussiebb.com.au


Cheers


Peter

[Exfso]

Time to bump this up again...

[Exfso]

And Again:D

[Exfso]

time for a bump up...

[sil]

Peter tried emailing you yesterday, might be a very old email so resent today with newer one you posted above.
Cheers
Steve

[Exfso]

All in hand...

[Exfso]

Time for the monthly "bump":D

[Exfso]

bumping again, must admit I am getting sick of responding to people who do not have the decency to get back to me.:mad2:

[easternSea]

Crap. That's me - I just sent you an email Peter. Sorry about the delay.

:ashamed:

[Exfso]

As I said in the email Matt, I was not referring to you, you had the decency to respond on our first contact, which is all I really ask.:thanx:

[Paulyman]

Hope it wasn't me either, I have been having email issues lately but I think I responded?

[Exfso]

Hi Paul, nothing received on my emails mate, but if you have been having mail problems that may be the reason,:thumbsup: in any case you only contacted me here a couple of days ago. I was referring to people who ask me for info and NEVER respond. I have no issues with responses taking a while, but what gets up my nose is none at all.:rolleyes:

[Exfso]

Time for the monthly bump up...

[Exfso]

And Again.:D

[GodsPetMonkey]

Oh, that reminds me, I need to get something sorted for my flats!


PM sent ;)

[Exfso]

Received, thanks..:thumbsup:

[Exfso]

Ok, just doing the monthly bump...:D

[Outcast]

PM sent Peter

Cheers

[Exfso]

The trend continues, I am getting fed up with sending people quotes for light boxes and they don't even have the decency to acknowledge I have sent anything to them, a bit of common courtesy is not amiss here, at least let me know if you have received my communications.:screwy:

[Exfso]

Monthly bump.:P

[Exfso]

Monthly bump again.:D

[Xeteth]

I have just received one of these light boxes from Peter and thought I'd leave a review.

Peter was great to deal with, responded promptly to emails and after handing over the dimensions of my scope Peter was able to give me a quote for the light box. Having currently used the old 'white t-shirt' method I was looking forward to a quick, easy and effective solution to taking flats, as such I went ahead with the order.

Peter was quick to build the light box and kept me updated with regards to the construction and mailing of the box, providing an Auspost tracking number so I could keep an eye on where it was. After having the package delivered I've got to say that I'm very impressed with everything, Peter has certainly delivered! The lightbox was very well packaged, with lots of padding to ensure it didn't get damaged on the way.

The lightbox itself is very lightweight (you certainly don't want something too heavy hanging off the end of your scope), but sturdy enough for it's purpose. It appears to be very well made, with clean edges and an overall nice design. I asked peter for a 12v cigarette plug as this is what I currently use to power my mount, along with a dimmer so I can adjust the light panel. I fired it up and I'm impressed with how even the light is across the surface, definitely what you need for taking those flats. The box fits over the end of my scope like a glove, with about a 1-2mm gap so it's not too tight. The dimmer works as you'd expect, allowing me to adjust the brightness of the light panel.

Overall I'd have to say buying one of these from Peter was a great experience, I'm very happy with the final product and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a lightbox!

Cheers Peter!

[Jen]

:D
Yep I echo what David said 🤗🤗
Except I had to pimp mine up a little 🤪💜
252022

252023

Thanks Pete 🤗🤗🤩👍👍

[Exfso]

Thanks guys:D

[Exfso]

One of the members here has sent a message to me about light boxes, unfortunately my responses seem to be bouncing back as he has emails on the site disabled, makes it hard to get information to someone who has set up emails this way. Hopefully he will realise and get back to me via messaging so I can get an email from him that actually works.:shrug:

[Exfso]

I just want to specify when someone wants an order, I need payment up front as I have been bitten in the past by dags disappearing after I have built their light box, never to be seen again leaving me holding the can as it were. As I have built well over 300 of these in the last 10 years, mostly for forum members, no one can complain of my integrity regarding payment and delivery.
I trust people will understand.
:)

[Exfso]

This new adhesive I am using cuts build time by around 70% it is brilliant, cures by putting UV light on it. I still have to use my conventional adhesive for some of the jobs, but what a helluva improvement. Also the UV stuff is not affected by moisture, so winter will not be an issue, I am chuffed.

[Exfso]

:)Looks like time to bump this up...

[zzchaozz]

PM'd, cheers

[bcoote]

Hi Peter, If you are still making these I would like a quote on one for a Tak FSQ106 EDX hood please. The hood has an OD of 14.5 cms.
I am in NW NSW at Barraba 2347
Regards Brian Coote

[Exfso]

Hi Brian, could you please come up on my email: exfso2@aussiebb.com.au and I will give you all the details. Do you need the dimmer option?


Cheers


Peter

[Exfso]

Just bumping.

[Exfso]

And again..

[g__day]

Still making light boxes Peter - might be time I got two - one for a C9.25 (+5mm thick foam dew shield) and one for a Williams Optics 110mm FLT. If you are interested please drop me a line on what you need measurements wise with cost and expected delivery time frame.



Many thanks,


Matthew

[Exfso]

PM sent...

[GOTO]

Hi all, my light box arrived Friday and I used it last night for th first time. Why did I wait so long to get one? Very nicely made and now I can do flats at any time. Awesome thanks Peter.
Cheers
Geoff

[Exfso]

Thanks Geoff, appreciate your feedback.:thumbsup:

[tc1]

Hi All - My lightbox arrived today and I would like to echo Geoff's comments above.
Cheers
Tony

[Exfso]

Thanks Tony, Aust Post have excelled in this case.:thumbsup:

[Exfso]

I reckon I have built pretty close to 400 light boxes since I started around 12 years ago, I think only 1 has been returned faulty and that was because the owner left it turned on for a very long time and I am assuming it was around a couple of weeks at least. It dimmed the Leds and I replaced and sent it back to him just for freight, so these just work. AFAIK I am the only person building these on earth..that in itself is frightening, there used to be a mob in the USA, but I think they went bum up, they were the reason I decided to build my own. I got a quote for one for my TAK (in the USA) and it was an outrageous price from memory around $300 USD then there was freight, so all up it would have been around $350USD and that was close to 15 years ago. So I decided to make my own. Did quite a bit of research and finally designed my own version which has since changed a lot from the original, hopefully for the best.
Obviously I am a tad bored with this isolation stuff, so decided to give a brief history of my light box evolution.:)

[Exfso]

Time for a bump up...:)

[Londoner]

Thanks Peter.:)


My light box for my Tak 106 EDX arived today. Very well made and works beautifully.


Mick

[Exfso]

Excellent Mick, glad you are pleased with it.


:thumbsup:

[graham.hobart]

Hi peter, my tak 85mm light box you made for me years ago is showing signs of wear and tear-how much for a new one for the baby Q ? The pot has come loose

[Exfso]

Hi Graham, I don't hard wire the dimmer now, it is a plug in job. Come up on my email: exfso2@aussiebb.com.au


Cheers


Peter