Hello from Petts Wood, Kent

Hello All

My name is Roberto and I live in Petts Wood, NE Kent (or SE London depending on which way you are facing!).

I recently bought a nicely kept Boxford A to try and learn some metal turning skills. I'm a keen amateur astronomer and my initial drive to go for the metal lathe was to be able to build adapters for my telescopes. Since joining the forum I have noticed that there's a whole deal more going on in the machinists' world and I look forward to learning from you all!

Best wishes

Roberto

Welcome to the Forum, lots of very knowledgeable people on here, hope you find it useful.

V8.

Welcome to the forum Roberto.

The challenge you will find is making neat, accurate screw-threads, this takes a bit of practice but when you make something that neatly screws it a bought item it's very satisfying. I've made a few gadgets like a laser collimator and a new housing for a Microsoft lifecam, as well as a 1.25" to M42 adaptor - the first time I used this the importance of painting the inside black became very obvious!

Neil

V8, Neil

Thank you for the welcoming words. Neil, I think I may recognise you from another forum from also having an interest in astronomy! Anodising will have to come after I can make a good thread. Looking forward to contributing and learning from all.

Roberto

Yep, SGL.

Anodising is on my to-do list, so far I've just been cheating and using paint.

Neil