Light Boxes

[Exfso]

I have just recently completed building myself a couple of light boxes and I am very pleased with the results. If anyone is interested in me building one for them, PM me and I can discuss price etc, one thing is for sure, they are going to be at least a third of the price of imported ones, and IMHO work just as well. The two attached images will give you some sort of idea of my construction. My method of construction allowes the light box to fit over the front of the telescope/dew shield, much like a cover so one does not need to balance it on the scope.
I use a 12v lighter type connector for the power, and each LED is rated at between 6000mcd and 12000mcd depending on the size of the box required.
If interested please feel free to ask any questions.

[Paul Haese]

I have seen Peter's work first hand and his workmanship is very good. The O/S versions are very expensive and operate the same way. Peter is offering a service for those that are not able to make them. If you want one made, please let him know.

[Exfso]

Just for info, I am now using LEDs rated at 16,000mcd

[TheDecepticon]

PM sent.

[toryglen-boy]

PMD's also

[madwayne]

PM sent as well.

[Exfso]

Ok thanks received.

[CoolhandJo]

PM sent

[mithrandir]

PM sent too.

[bmitchell82]

how would you go sending one of these from one side of AU to the other?

[Exfso]

My answer is "very carefully". These will need to be packed in wads of bubble wrap. Having said that, eggs get freighted, and they seem to get through ok by enlarge. All crud aside, I would do my best to ensure that they are adequately protected for transport, also insurance costs bugger all, as an addition.;)

[Ghost_Returns]

:thumbsup: PM Sent

[Exfso]

No PM received Richard. Might have to send again mate.

[madwayne]

My light box arrived at work yesterday, didn't see it till this morning as I have been crook with a cold and tried shaking it by having yesterday off.

I can recomend Peter's workmanship and his packaging is equally superb. I would highly recomend that if you have two left hands like me when it comes to this sort of project buy one from Peter, you will not be disappointed.

Thank you so much Peter for your excellent light box and the speedy turn around.

One very happy customer here.

Regards
Wayne

[Exfso]

No problems Wayne. :thumbsup:

[TheDecepticon]

I picked up my light box today, too. Very impressed with the way it is made and finished. Also very light weight. I haven't had the opportunity to test it fully as yet, but when turned on, it produces a very evenly illuminated field.
Good job, thanks Peter!!:thumbsup:

[Exfso]

A pleasure mate. :thumbsup:

[cookie8]

PM sent

[TrevorW]

Peter for those that do have some skills and live in the West you could produce a kit version, which would be easier(safer) to transport

Cheers

[Exfso]

Trevor, I am not a professional, just an enthusiastic amateur. I do each box on the fly as it were, and as I have found really no two scopes are the same. Some have differing dovetails etc that get in the way, so cutouts are necessary. As I am in Adelaide, I reckon I am about midway between the west and east. Producing kits I would leave up to the professionals. I am really only doing these as a hobby and to help people out. I make bugger all really on what I do and the time I spend, I just enjoy tinkering.
I have no special skills, and really anyone that is handy with a soldering iron and has a bit of patience cutting and gluing the board can do it. The part that I hate is the covering as I have yet to find an adhesive plastic covering that sticks properly to this foam board. They do have to be covered as this protects them from dew and the owners from getting belted for lighting up the field when the box it turned on. It dead set glows like a diffuse lamp until it is covered.

[bokglob]

pm sent (i think)

[CoolhandJo]

PM sent (again!)

[White Rabbit]

PM sent.

For too long have I struggled with the big white tshirt. No more I tell you..... NO MORE!!!!

[desler]

After having tinkered with my own light box, which I'm very happy with! I was completely blown away by the workmanship of an example of Peters tinkering at Snake Valley. Design, construction and operation were all 100%.

And no, he isn't paying me anything to say this, I am just impressed when non-professionals continually produce great products.

Throw those t-shirts back in the draw where they belong!

Darren

[Paul Haese]

Well I used my light box that Peter made last night on my 8" RC and it worked perfectly. It just fit past the guide scope too. Superbly made and evenly illuminated.

Great Job Peter.

[Exfso]

One of the guys bokglob, AKA Darrell ordered a box for an ED80, I have had it completed for nearly a week and he is not answering emails. If I dont hear from him by the end of the weekend, I will put it up for sale. $115.00 including postage to Aust Capital City or suburbs. It is tested and works a treat.
I think in future if anyone wants a box I will be asking some sort of deposit, I dont like getting left holding the bag so to speak.

Just an update, Darrell has now contacted me and is still taking the box.

[ozstockman]

Hi Peter,

if you are interested we can cooperate on making these. I can cut all parts for box shell for you with my laser according to your requirements and you will need to assemble them put leds and wiring and it's ready to go.

I have been thinking about making them myself but I am not good at wiring and all electronic stuff.

cheers,

Mike

[Exfso]

Might not be a bad sort of idea if we were in the same city, cant see it working with the distance involved. No two boxes are identical I basically tailor the box to suit what someone wants for their scope. Not sure how a laser would go cutting this foam board, it is a mongrel at times, mind you I have developed a bit of a knack now after having built nearly 20 boxes. I suppose if one was to start making these commercially that would definitely be the way to go, but I am really only doing this as a hobby thing and to help out people who for various reasons cannot make their own boxes.
I definitely appreciate your thoughts though. :thumbsup:

[ozstockman]

shouldn't be a problem to cut through foam with a laser and in case it doesn't work I have a CNC router that can cut through anything.

However you are right about distance. If you are not in Victoria that will add extra expense. You don't have location in your profile so I thought that you could be in Victoria.

cheers,

Mike

[Exfso]

I am in Adelaide, thanks for the thoughts though.

Pete

[CoolhandJo]

Just wanted to openly thank Peter for a superb job on my new multi scope light box! TRied it out for the first time the other night and "wow" its perfect luminance and consistent.

[Exfso]

Here is an image of 3 completed boxes, My Tak130, a Celestron C8 and a BRC250

[White Rabbit]

I just recieved mine.

Pete has done a great job with these box's anyone thinking of getting one, you should they rock.

Thanks Pete.

Sandy

[Exfso]

My Pleasure. Nice to get good feedback.

[Jeffkop]

Hi all. I can personally vouch for all the positive feedback in this thread. My 2 boxes arrived this morning, couldn't be happier. Will serve me well.
Thanks again Peter

[Exfso]

I am still making these if anyone is interested.

[Exfso]

Have currently caught up and ready to go. :)

[Exfso]

I am still doing these if anyone is interested.

[danielsun]

Pete, I am keen to get you to make me another, this one will be for my ED80. I will PM you tomorrow with the outside diameter measurment.

Cheers Daniel.

[Exfso]

No problems Daniel. I have an ED80 myself, so it will be a doddle. You got my normal Email addy of course.

Cheers

Pete

[danielsun]

Pete ,no sorry mate ,can you please resend me your e-mail, just got my laptop rebuilt forgot to save all my addresses.

Cheers Daniel.

[Exfso]

Just for info, here are a couple of shots of the box I built for my Takahashi 130F.

[danielsun]

Received the light box, great work and thanks again Pete.:thumbsup:

Cheers Daniel.

[Exfso]

My pleasure Daniel.:thumbsup:

[Muttley]

Hi Peter,

Please quote me on one of these. I have the same 8" RC as Paul Haese

[Exfso]

Hi Steve, as you live in Adelaide, you wont have to pay freight, that is a plus. I have PM'd you

[damo_Melbourne]

Thanks Pete
Received the Light box.... looking forward to using it.
Great service
cheers
Damian

[Exfso]

:thumbsup: You are most :welcome:

[White Rabbit]

For all those who use a light poloution filter such as the sls clip, I use one fo my flats taken with this box, as a custom white balance for taking shots and it works a treat, it's not perfect but it's better than nothing.

Sandy

[jjjnettie]

Mine arrived safe and sound today Peter.
Thanks so much.

[Exfso]

My Pleasure. Enjoy..:thumbsup:

[Exfso]

For those interested, I am still building lightboxes....:)

[Exfso]

Just for information, I will be away at the Snake Valley Astro Camp from Friday 12th March until Tuesday 16th March.

[alan meehan]

i just recieved my light box from Peter and i have got to say it works very well and is very well made,great service
Thanks Peter

[jjjnettie]

:D They are very good aren't they.
I'm saving up to buy one for my RC8.

[Exfso]

I am glad to be of assistance. Getting to be a bit of an old hand at building them now, I think I have built around 40 odd up to this point.

[blindman]

:question:Can somebody tell me what are you all doing with light boxes???
Did I miss anything?
Cheers

[jjjnettie]

Light boxes are used in Astro imaging to take Flat frames.

[Exfso]

This is a brief description of what flat frames are all about.

Flat frames are essential if the faintest parts of a target are to be detected. The basic concept is to point the system to a uniformly illuminated light source and take an exposure. The resultant exposure will capture all of the imperfections in the system - vignetting, dust on the optical surfaces, off-axis optics and other disturbances.

The imperfections etc are then removed in stacking the flats with the other frames. A pretty rough explanation but I think you should get the general gist.

Some people use a white T shirt the next day to achieve this, but it has its limitations. It is much better to take the flats at the same time as the primary image as nothing in the image train should be changed before taking flats. You can then move onto the next image, move your focuser etc without hassles as you already have flats prepared for that particular image.

[Exfso]

Bump...:D

[taxman]

Received my lightbox today - what a beautiful job!

As I mentioned to Peter, I would have no chance of succesfully making something like this and after seeing it, definitely not to this level of craftmanship.

Can't recommend this enough enough!!

[Exfso]

My pleasure Matt, glad you are happy with the lightbox.:thumbsup:

[pvelez]

PM sent

Pete

[Exfso]

Thanks, have replied:thumbsup:

[Exfso]

Just for information, I have now tested a box with a dimmer and it works pretty well in dimming evenly to about half maximum illumination. Should be ok for people experiencing problems with CCD cameras and exposure times for flats. I will post an image of the box I am building that is "dimmed" when I finish it.

[Exfso]

I have actually done 2 of them now, and yeah, I forgot to get images of them before I posted them off.:rolleyes:

[Exfso]

I have been out of commission for the last 3 weeks in hospital. Sorry if I missed any messages etc.

[jjjnettie]

geez Pete, what happened?
are you ok now?
hugs.......

[Exfso]

Had to have a tumour removed from the base of the tongue. Never smoked in my life. Once the healing has finished then it is on to Radiation therapy My specialist says this is just as an insurance, and no Chemo indicated as being required.

[jjjnettie]

Damn.
Life can go pear shaped pretty quick at times.
I'm glad though, they caught it early enough to keep treatment to a minimum.
Many positive thoughts are heading your way right now.

[Octane]

Pete,

Positive vibes being sent from my way, too. Here's to a speedy recovery, mate.

Also, once you're up for it, I'll be interested in a light box for my FSQ-106N. : )

H

[taxman]

Hope you recover completely Peter - mentally as well as physically.

[Exfso]

Thanks for your thoughts people. H, I have all the dimensions etc just made one for Doug. Do you want the dimmer or just standard mate?

[Octane]

Pete,

Dimmer would be perfect, thank you.

H

[Exfso]

H, could you just confirm the outside diameter of your dewshield. Apparently yours is a different model to Doug's FSQ

[Octane]

Pete,

Once I get home, I will be in touch. I'm out for the weekend.

Cheers.

H

[darrellx]

Peter

The lightbox arrived today. I must say the quality is exceptional.

Thanks very much.
Darrell

[Exfso]

No problems Darrell, I am glad you are pleased with the finished product. :thumbsup:

[Octane]

Looking forward to mine, too. : D

This will make life so much easier.

H

[Exfso]

It is under construction H, weather been aweful here, and freezing in my shed/workshop. Not helped by having radiation therapy every day either.

[Octane]

That's cool, Peter -- I understand. Look after yourself first. : )

H

[Exfso]

Thought I better bump this up. Am at present building 2 lightboxes for users on this forum.

[Bassnut]

PM sent

[Octane]

I'd just like to put a good word in for Peter's lightboxes.

They are beautifully constructed, weigh nothing, but, are rigid and strong.

He made one for my FSQ-106N. Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to use it, yet. But, if it works as good as it looks, it'll be a ripper!

If I ever get another scope, I'll be coming back for more. :thumbsup:

Thanks, Peter.

H

[Exfso]

Cheers H, my pleasure mate.:thumbsup:

[Exfso]

I have a lightbox built for a FSQ106ED. It was built for a guy here who has not picked it up. I have lost his contact details, so I will put it up for sale at the same price $140.00 plus postage if outside Adelaide.
I have not heard from the guy for about 6 months, so he has either left the planet or does not want the box any more.

Cheers

Peter

[Exfso]

I think I might have to start building a few spares of this light box, it is very popular.

[beren]

Like to put in a plug for Peters quality craftsmanship too :thumbsup: I received three lightboxes {one for a FSQ-106 :D} construction is very professional indeed. Thanks to Peter for providing this service cheers mate :thumbsup:

[Exfso]

Well I currently have a spare light box for a FSQ106 if anyone interested, $140 plus postage.

[apaulo]

Hi Peter
A pm has been sent
Regards Paul.

[Exfso]

The light box for a FSQ106ED is still available for anyone interested. It has been sitting on my bench now for several months, the guy I made it for seems to have done a runner.

[Exfso]

I am still making them for anyone interested. I limit size to 10" outside Adelaide as freight becomes a big issue above 10", couriers tend to be a huge ripoff.

[Exfso]

Just bumping

[Jen]

I seen these at Snake Valley camp in November they look awsome Pete (but i had a bit of a blonde moment) which made Douggie and Darren laugh i thought they were called light boxes because they were light/not heavy :help::rolleyes::rolleyes:
Until i seen a little light switch on them :screwy::screwy::lol: arrh a light box :P

[Heian]

Just received my version for my 8" dob.:) Packing was excellent, no damage at all.
Looks extremely well made, was heading out to give it a test but the boss showed up and dragged me off to a meeting :(

Will try tonight :thumbsup:

cheers
Mark

[Exfso]

Don't you hate it when that happens.;)

[Rigel003]

I've just recently picked up one from Peter with adjustable brightness. Beautifully made, very compact and light and works well. I'd highly recommend them. Unfortunately I've just bought a new scope :( so will need to sell it and order another.

[Exfso]

What scope did you buy Graeme?

[Exfso]

Just for info, as Graeme mentioned, I can now fit a dimmer on new light boxes for those that have issues with CCD camera exposure times and flats..

[Exfso]

Stuart (Beren), I can't send you any more emails as your inbox is full mate, I have the banking details you need for the light box you ordered.

Cheers

Peter

[Badin]

PM Sent

[Exfso]

You should have a reply by now Rod. :thumbsup:

[terrynz]

Peter,

are you able to do this as a flat-pack for shipping? If so, I'd be interested in one for my C14.

Many Thanks
Terry

[Exfso]

Hi Terry, no, they come totally assembled. To try and make them a flat pack would be a real work of art, they are quite light, and need to be glued together. And finally covered with matt black vinyl. Given the size of your scope, freight would be an issue, and I suggest it would not be economical to try and send something this size to NZ. It is a real pain here in Aust, as Aust Post won't accept cartons over a certain size and one then has to use couriers.
I have appended an image of a box halfway through construction, and I think you will see why it is not viable to try and make them a flat pack for transportation.

[Exfso]

Just bumping..;)

[troypiggo]

G'day Peter, thinking about getting one of these for my 10" SkyWatcher Black Diamond reflector. Not sure what dimensions you need or if you've done them before and already have the info. How far down the tube does the lightbox sit? Wondering if it comes up to the finder mount and I'll have to look at how close my Telrad and focuser are mounted.

I'd be after the dimming version, and instead of a cigarette lighter plug would it be possible to get an RCA male connector instead? That way I can plug it into a spare 12V socket on my dew heater controller. How may amps does it draw? Assume not much.

Please PM me with price etc to Brisbane.

[Exfso]

I have PM'd you Troy. On the PM, I neglected to add that it draws very little, that is the beauty of LED's

[beren]

Just another thanks to Peter for another light box delivered :thumbsup: Very happy with them, lightweight and well crafted and Pete was great to correspond with :)

[Exfso]

You have the full collection there Stuart, what a great advertisement.:thumbsup:

[Exfso]

Bumping..;)

[troypiggo]

Tested mine out the other night. The dimmer worked a treat, the fit and finish is top notch. Well worth it. Thanks Peter.

[Exfso]

My pleasure Troy.

[telecasterguru]

Peter,

Am interested in a light box for my GSO 10" RC. Can you please send me the details and any information that you may require.

Thanks

Frank

[tlgerdes]

Hi Peter,

Could you please quote for a GSO/Bintel 8" newtonian to Sydney

Regards

Trevor

[Exfso]

Email sent Trevor

[adman]

Hi Peter - can you please give me a price for a couple of boxes - one for my 8" skywatcher newt, and another for my Takahashi FS-60CB?

Many Thanks
Adam

[Exfso]

PM sent Adam...:thumbsup:

[Geoff Scott]

Peter,

Are you still making these?

I'm interested in a lightbox for an 80mm APO refractor (Apogee OrthoStar LOMO 80/480). Lens cap inside diameter as close as I can measure is 108mm.

Clear Skies,

Geoff
Willetton WA 6155

[Exfso]

PM sent Geoff.:thumbsup:

[PRejto]

Peter,

I'd like to order one of these for my TEC140. Let me know if you need dimensions, etc. I'm in Sydney.

Thanks!

Peter R

[Exfso]

Email sent Peter:thumbsup:

[Exfso]

Bumping...:D

[Exfso]

Just bumping, gone a bit quiet at present, must be the cold weather:D

[swannies1983]

Not wrong about the weather. PM sent though.

[Exfso]

Replied to you Daniel:thumbsup:

[swannies1983]

Thanks. I'll keep you posted :)

[WingnutR32]

Hi Peter,

Having just started looking into my astro imaging, and noticing some horrific Vignetting, I am after a way to take my flats to counteract this.

I am using a Celestron Nextstar 8SE SCT and the Orion ShortTube 80.

Would you be able to let me know what I would need from you and cost to get rid of those terrible dark corners.

Regards
Sam

[Exfso]

I have sent a PM Sam. You might want to respond to my email address save clogging up the system. exfso@bigpond.com

Cheers

[Exfso]

I am still making these for those that are interested.

[WingnutR32]

Peter, have a new William Optics FLT-98. I will measure the outside diameter of the tube for you and get an order in!

[Exfso]

No worries Sam.

Cheers

Peter

[Exfso]

Just bumping this up. Still doing these by the way:D

[Poita]

What sort of money does one to suit a 4" refractor go for?

[Exfso]

Peter, I have replied via email.

[Marke]

I sent you a pm last week Peter with an inquiry did you recieve it ?

Mark

[Exfso]

Mark, I sent a response last week but it appears to have been eaten up in the system, another PM has been sent. Sorry it went missing, obviously the board had some sort of glitch.

Cheers

Peter

[Poita]

I think I got that PM instead, now it all makes sense :)

[Exfso]

Holy cow, too many people named Peter here:lol:

[batema]

Hi Peter,

I have sent you a PM about your light boxes.

mark

[Exfso]

PM sent Mark.:thumbsup:

[Exfso]

Just for information, I may be off the internet for up to 20 business days due to change of provider. If anyone needs to contact me please ring me on 0414 835849

[Phoenix]

Just received my light box - very nice workmanship. Looking forward to its use. Many thanks Peter.

Cheers

[Exfso]

No worries Steve, my pleasure. For info I now have internet of sorts, I purchased a mobile bb for a month, not much data, but it at least enables me to read messages etc and see what is happening.

[Exfso]

Just for info, I started a lightbox today for one of our members which needed a cutout for a dovetail plate, unfortunately I forgot about this and had to start again. Now I have all the bits and pieces for a 8" scope's light box. Outside Diameter of front of ota 235mm. Anyone interested let me know.

[Exfso]

I just want to advise that I am now up and running fully with my new ISP, it was quicker than I anticipated.

[Exfso]

I will be off to the Snake Valley Astro Camp next Friday, so will be out of action for light boxes until Wednesday 30th November.:D

[batema]

Received my light box Peter. Thank you.

Mark

[Exfso]

No problems Mark, enjoy:thumbsup:

[DavidTrap]

Mine arrived on Monday - looks beautiful!

Thanks Peter

DT

[Exfso]

My pleasure. Enjoy:thumbsup:

[gelton]

I have purchased two light boxes from Peter and are happy with my purchases.
I found Peter helpful and easy to get on with and would recommend him to others.
Kind Regards
Greg Elton
Happy Valley

[Exfso]

Attached are photos of a light box I have just completed for a 190 mak newt, also I have made up a sleeve to fit over the box to accomodate a 127ED refractor. This is for one of the forum members.

[Clancy Lane]

Peter,

The light box arrived this am and as expected, the standard of the packaging and the quality of the workmanship is excellent!

Professional is a better word.

Now if only the weather will clear up and give me a chance to try them out with my new Orion MN190!

Thanks heaps,

regards,

Phil

[Exfso]

Cheers Phil, glad you are pleased with the light box etc..

[Exfso]

Just bumping this up...;)

[Exfso]

I am currently constructing a Light Box for Paul Haese's RC12, it is huge, glad I dont have to pack and freight it, it would cost a fortune.

[Exfso]

Here is Paul's RC12 light box next to a box under construction for a 4" APO. Huge difference in size.

[Screwdriverone]

PM sent for 8" scope.

Cheers

Chris

[Exfso]

Reply sent Chris. :thumbsup:

[DJT]

Hi Pete

Quick note to say light box arrived. Looks great, looking forward to trying it out. Thanks

[Exfso]

Thanks David, enjoy mate.

:thumbsup:

Cheers

Peter

[Exfso]

I have just cleared out my PM box, so anyone who wanted a lightbox and has not got back to me will have to resend their PM. I have kept stuff up to 2 months back from now. There are a few people who I have contacted with a quote that have not got back to me for whatever reason. :shrug:

[mithrandir]

Peter, can you make a reducer so I can use my C8 lightbox do duty for my ED127 too, or is it simpler to get another lightbox.

[Exfso]

Andrew, I could do that and have done so in the past, but I need the exact measurements of the light box. Usually I make the sleeve as I call it when I make the so called "master" light box, and I have it with me to refer to so the sleeve is a smooth fit. Without the current light box in situ, I am somewhat relying on the measurements provided to make one that is a good fit. Also obviously I need the outside diameter of the dewshield of the 127. Let me know what you decide via PM and I will get back to you with a cost.

[Exfso]

Just for information I have had to clear out my PM box as it was nearly full. I have had a lot of people I sent messages to regarding queries about light boxes who have not replied to me, so if anyone is in that category, I no longer have the quotes I sent and they will have to be re-done. I cant really believe the amount of people who want a quote who do not have the decency to acknowledge my messages. It matters not to me if they want a light box or not, a simple yes or no thanks would suffice. I am trying to provide a service at a very reasonable cost for something that is not readily available.

Peter

[Exfso]

Just bumping this up. :D

[dmurton]

PM Sent

Regards

David Murton

[Exfso]

No worries David.:thumbsup: Havent looked on here for a couple of days, but as you know I got the PM.

[Cloudyagain]

The light box arrived today Peter. It is a work of art. Professional finish, professional packaging and it has been a pleasure to deal with you.

Highly recommended.

Neale.

[Exfso]

No problems Neale, glad you are happy with it.:thumbsup:

[dmurton]

Peter,

Recieved the box today, and am very happy, fits both scopes like a glove, and the 'pot' gives a huge range in brightness for all my cameras. Many thanks and highly recommended.

Regards

David

[Exfso]

My pleasure David, glad you are happy with the light box/s:thumbsup:

[Exfso]

I am starting to get some interest from the USA on these, that could be bigger than Ben Hur:D

[Jen]

Woohoooo way to go Pete :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[okiscopey]

Hi Peter,

Just received the light box for the FSQ106ED.

Australia Post was a bit slow, but your work is exemplary. Perfect fit on the scope and a great range of even illumination with the built-in dimmer.

Highly recommended!

Mike (Kandos).

[Exfso]

Glad you are happy with the light box Mike:thumbsup:

[Joshua Bunn]

PM sent re. new 12.5" light box.

[Exfso]

No worries Josh. :thumbsup:

[ntk.thava]

Hi, Please quote me a light box that would fit a skywatcher CFP2501 OTA.
Please email me the quot at ntk.thava@gmail.com

Thanks.

Thava

[Exfso]

I have emailed you Thava.

[Exfso]

I assume you have received the light box now...

[loki78]

PM sent

[Exfso]

Thanks Jon, PM sent back to you.:thumbsup:

[jwoody]

Pm sent Peter
Cheers
Jeremy

[Exfso]

Thanks Jeremy, replied to supplied email address..:thumbsup:

[Keshdogga]

Hello There Peter I think It's about time I bought a light box for my Skywatcher ED80 =) PM coming your way

[Exfso]

All received Casey, have replied. :thumbsup:

[ourkind]

Hi Peter,

What is the lightbox used for :question:

Thanks and regards :hi:

[Exfso]

Wow, how long is a piece of string. They are used for creating "flats" for asto photography in my case. They remove dust motes and vignetting. Obviously all this enhances the final image. There is a lot of information out there on what they do, best to do a search for a much more detailed description of their use.

[ourkind]

:thanx:

I have a light box but I use it only to photograph products which I sell online. I'm yet to venture into astrophotography. It all sounds so daunting, but so did General Relativaty to begin with.

Thanks again, I may need one in the future and I'll know where to come get it :thumbsup:

[loki78]

I got mine in the mail yesterday, the craftsmanship is superb. The packing is fantastic, you couldn't have broken an eggshell in there if you played football with the parcel. Can't wait to try it!

Thanks Peter

[Exfso]

Cheers Jon, glad you are happy :)

[willik]

HI
Email me a price for 150mm refractor that is the end of the dew shield
Martin

[niko]

My lightbox arrived on Friday so beautifully packaged it took all evening to unwarp! Thank goodness the sky was cloudy.

Thanks Pete, you've done a wonderful job. I'm sure if you calculated the hours you put in to making the lightboxes by the money you charge it's virtually a labour of love.

Anyway, look out dust motes - you are history now!

thanks again Pete

niko

[Exfso]

You are not wrong there Niko, there is a lot of time spent building these things.
When packed, there is enough bubble wrap to fill a bath nearly!!:eyepop:
Glad you are satisfied with end result.

Cheers

[Exfso]

Just bumping up.:D

[baileys2611]

This may be the wrong place to ask, my apologies in advance if it is, but what does a light box do? Why is using one a good idea? :question:

[niko]

Simon,

[baileys2611]

Got it, thanks.

This was a good resource for me: http://www.lefevre.darkhorizons.org/articles/proctutorialchap2.htm

[Exfso]

No worries Simon. Lots of information out there from a lot of people far better qualified than this black duck..:D

[Exfso]

I am still making these for anyone who is interested :)

[Jfinis]

Hi Peter,
What would a light box to fit a Takahashi TOA130N scope cost and how long would it take to make
Dew shield diameter is 179mm
I bought one of your light boxes previously I live in Adelaide so I can pick up
Regards
Jim

[Exfso]

PM sent Jim..:thumbsup:

[Exfso]

I am still doing these, a slight glitch coming up though, am going to have my left shoulder operated on next week (19th November), it is totally stuffed, so will see what transpires after the operation. Hopefully it will be all fixed and I will be able to continue making these, I am very optimistic:thumbsup:

[redbeard]

Hi There,

If you can, how much for a light box to suit a Meade 10" LX200GPS. I have a ADM rail on one side for guide camera and what I think is a Milburn rail for a weight on the other side. Full rails each side. Hope that maks sense.

Cheers,

Damien.

[Exfso]

Hi Damien, could you call me via my email. exfso2@adam.com.au

Peter

[OICURMT]

Peter:

Let us know when you are back in business. I'm moving back to Adelaide at the end of the year and have need for a light box.

All the best, good luck with the operation.
OIC!

[Exfso]

No problems, will let you know. I have 3 people at present who want light boxes made, have to put them on hold temporarily until I find out how long I am going to be laid up..and you make 4...;)

[Exfso]

Currently I am in a shoulder sling, apparently I have to wear it for 6 weeks, what a pain. One thing that they put on me in surgery was a little device called a "pain-buster", now this works a treat.
http://www.iflo.com/prod_onq_classic.php It deadened the area for 48hrs, which was brilliant. Having said that, once it runs out of juice, you get the full on pain returning.

[naskies]

I just had a chance to whip open Peter's handiwork for my GSO RC8 (it was sitting in a box while I've been out of town). It looks superb and is very light (I had always thought the box was made out of wood according to the photos...) - can't wait to test it out in anger.

Thanks Peter! Hope you're recovering well.

[Exfso]

No worries Dave, glad you are happy with the light box. Slowly improving, but going to be ages before I have full range of movement without going through the roof trying...:sadeyes:

[grantboxer]

Hi Peter,
I see you are lightbox maker! Can you provide a quote for my GSO 6" RC?
Thanks Grant

[Exfso]

PM sent.

[Exfso]

Just advising I am still making these, just a bit of a glitch in my rehab following the shoulder surgery, hopefully ok in about a month.

[Andy Walters]

Hi Peter,
could you give me a quote for an ed80 with p&p to Qld?
Cheers Andy.

[Exfso]

Pm Sent...:)

[Jon]

Hi Peter,

Glad you're recovering.

Could you give me a quote for a box for a Meade 10" SCT? I've also fitted a custom rail for a guide scope,

Cheers

Jon

[Exfso]

PM sent....

[Exfso]

I have just finished making 2 light boxes, the shoulder is on the mend and did not affect my construction of them, so all is good. These things take some months to heal, I would not recommend this operation unless absolutely necessary.

[Jon]

Finally the clouds cleared and I got to use my lightbox for the first time. Works a treat! Thanks a million, Peter. Hope the shoulder improves quickly.

Cheers

Jonathan

[Exfso]

No worries Jonathan, very glad you are happy with the light box.:thumbsup:

[Exfso]

Just for information, I am back in production with these now for anyone interested, the damn shoulder op slowed me down big time :(

[Exfso]

Just bumping this up as I am still doing these, even in this horrible winter weather;)

[Jon]

I'd be lost without mine. I've figured out that since I got one of Peter's light boxes three months ago, I've used it for about 1100 flat frames. And increasing exponentially - I'm grabbing about 40-50 a night now.

[Sarge]

Mine arrived today - thanks Peter.
:cool:
Ordered and delivered within two weeks. First class quality and finish. Fits my ED127 like a glove.

Of course the weather gods didn't like it - showers and cloudy :mad2:

Clear skies

Rod
:D:D

[Exfso]

I am glad you are happy with the box. This time of year is not real flash for imaging, especially in the southern lattitudes.

Cheers

[Chris85]

Hi Peter,

Can you please do me a quote for a GSO Rc 6" with postage to Perth?

Cheers,
Chris

[Exfso]

PM sent Chris..

[Exfso]

Chris, did you get the PM I sent you??

[Chris85]

Hi Peter, I did get it but I haven't got around to taking the measurements yet. I was planning on doing it this weekend. Cheers

[rogerco]

Light box for 8" SCT arrived today :), well packed and all intact. Just as well you sent the tracking number as they didn't leave a card ! but no problem it was at the post office.

Very nicely made, fits beautifully without need to cut out for top and bottom bars. With the telescope pointing straight up it sits nicely around the rim and the ends of the bars stop it from sliding down.

Very pleased with it, well worth getting you to make it, far better job than I could have done. Just need to put a little tab handle on it so I can handle it easily as I only have one hand.

Thanks :thanx:
Roger

[Exfso]

Good Stuff Roger. Damn Aust Post they really are a pain at times. You should have told me, I could probably have constructed some sort of handle for you.

[rogerco]

Didn't think about it until I had it in hand, not to worry, small tab of duct tap has it fixed. :D

[Exfso]

Just bumping up to the top again...:)

[Exfso]

All gone quiet for a while, still making these for those that are interested.:D

[Exfso]

Reckon it is time to bump this one up before it gets lost....

[WingnutR32]

I am going to remember to measure the outside diameter of my WO FLT98 over the weekend, Peter.

I've been using your 8" SCT light box for too long on a camera tripod to steady it, would much prefer to just plonk it onto the scope itself, since I have tripped on that tripod too many times.

[Exfso]

Now that must have been interesting using a 8" light box to fit a 4" scope, I bet it was flopping around all over the place. My email address: exfso2@adam.com.au
saves clogging up the IIS mail system.

Cheers
Peter

[rogerco]

Lightbox for ED80 arrived safe and sound, as usual, nice job, great value for money. Thanks. :thanx:

Roger

[Exfso]

My Pleasure Roger:thumbsup:

[Exfso]

Thought I better bump this up before it disappears..

[WingnutR32]

My third light box from Peter arrived the other day. Fits the FLT98 quite well. :D :D

[Exfso]

Good stuff Sam. Glad you are happy:thumbsup:

[John K]

PM sent your way Peter.

John K.

[Exfso]

No worries John, all discussed.;)

[Cazka]

PM sent

[Forgey]

PM Sent

[Exfso]

Hi Paula, have sent a response for you...:)

[Exfso]

Just poking this one back to the top in case it disappears...:D

[Exfso]

Time to poke this back up the ladder a bit.:D