Hello from Petts Wood, Kent

[Roberto BoteroParticipant @robertobotero73969]

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[Roberto BoteroParticipant @robertobotero73969]

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

[V8EngParticipant @v8eng]

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

V8.

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

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

[Roberto BoteroParticipant @robertobotero73969]

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

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Yep, SGL.

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

Neil

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