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Old 10-05-2021, 09:36 PM
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Old 11-05-2021, 06:21 AM
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Nice work Joshua, but nonmetric fasteners should only be used under duress.
Can I ask you where do you get the black paint?
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Old 11-05-2021, 06:40 AM
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Thanks Stefan, flat black from Bunnings seams to do the job
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Old 11-05-2021, 07:20 AM
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I've been using the same, but there is better stuff that pro's use and I thought you may have found a local supplier.
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Old 11-05-2021, 07:42 AM
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Well now that you mention it, I'll check at my local paint shops.
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Old 11-05-2021, 08:25 AM
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I wonder if a high heat aerosol would do the job? You're looking for a hard wearing coat right but thin enough not to interfere with threads clearance?
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Old 11-05-2021, 09:39 AM
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I wonder if a high heat aerosol would do the job? You're looking for a hard wearing coat right but thin enough not to interfere with threads clearance?

Thanks Marc.
The paint doesn't actualy go on the threading part of the adapter, so clearance isnt important. but hard wearing and A thin coat is ideal
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Old 14-05-2021, 09:26 AM
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He makes good stainless steel counterweights as well
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Old 14-05-2021, 10:19 AM
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Old 20-11-2021, 06:39 PM
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Hi Joshua,
I'm after a male 1.25 filter thread to female c/cs mount thread.

If doable send me a PM

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Old 08-01-2022, 10:48 AM
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Joshua helped to customise a autofocus solution for my Pentax 125SDP. For folks who are familiar with the Pentax 125SDP, it has a huge helical focuser with a rubberised grip that can handle a decent camera payload.

I opted for a ZWO EAF as the rest of my camera/filterwheel kit is also ZWO. Joshua designed and custom made a large sprocket on the OTA side with an ingenious tensioning ring system that doesn't scratch the OTA's helical focuser, a mounting bracket for the EAF, 3D printed sprocket for the motor shaft, and a belt with matching pitch to the motor and OTA sprocket.

Per attachment, my AF was spot-on right out of the box.

Thanks Joshua for the work! Very happy with this custom solution!
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Old 11-01-2022, 07:53 PM
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I didn't know about this service.. these look to be REALLY high quality parts!

Would you be up for the challenge of making spacers like this (M48) but in 0.3mm and 0.6mm thickness?

https://www.testar.com.au/collection...8-spacer-0-5mm
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Old 12-01-2022, 12:07 AM
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Hi Adam.
Yes, I can do spacers. I've done them down to 0.15mm, but they get pretty flimsy at that thickness.
If you're keen, send me an email


Scastrophotography@outlook.com


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Old 21-02-2022, 08:55 PM
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G'day Joshua

Just dropped you an email mate on something I might be interested in. Letting you know in case it goes to spam!

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Old 21-02-2022, 11:17 PM
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Old 22-02-2022, 07:05 AM
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G'day everyone,

Just a Quick post to let you know I'm still doing these, and to add some photos of what I've done over the past few months since my last post.


I do tilt adapters, counterweights, variable spacers, dovetail, threaded and bolt up adapters, and if you're after something else, just ask



Thankyou to all my customers, it's been a pleasure!
Just to let you guys know that Joshua also can make an excellent set of tube rings/clamps. He made me these not long ago for my Parks 8" and I'm extremely happy with them. Aluminium, black anodised, felt lined. Excellent fit. Great work from Joshua.
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Old 26-02-2022, 03:28 PM
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Thankyou Richard!
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Old 10-03-2022, 09:40 AM
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New Tube

Just like to thank Joshua for making me a new tube for my Royal Astro 76mm / f16 Telescope.

Parts arrived today, very well packed and in good order.

Joshua certainly knows his work and turns out brilliant gear.

Highly recommend you contact Joshua for any ' tricky ' items you may need to get you going in this hobby.

Tube now needs a ' lick ' of paint.... powder coat even

Col...
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Old 12-03-2022, 08:36 PM
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Hey everyone,


Thank you to all who have reached out to me for parts to be made. I find it very rewarding as I strive to produce the best I can.


below and in the following posts are a few more pictures of projects I have made since my last post.
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