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Flip Over Tool Rest for Cowells Watchmakers Lathe

by | Jul 2, 2024

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Flip Over Tool Rest for Cowells Watchmakers Lathe

In this video we build a flip over tool rest suitable for the small watchmakers lathe. In my case, I’m using a Cowells 90CW. They are about £240 from Cowells which seems expensive, so I decided to make one. I was worried about the hinge but it’s really tight and...

Astrophotography – Building a Wireless Flat Panel for N.I.N.A. Flat Wizard

by | May 13, 2024

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Astrophotography - Building a Wireless Flat Panel for N.I.N.A. Flat Wizard

Firstly full credit to Dark Sky Geek for providing this project free of charge and that can be found here: https://github.com/jlecomte/ascom-wireless-flat-panel?tab=readme-ov-file I have been using an iPad and white t-shirt method but with a large Newtonian, the truth...

Auto Focuser ZWO EAF Fitting on Skywatcher 200p Newtonian

by | May 4, 2024

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Auto Focuser ZWO EAF Fitting on Skywatcher 200p Newtonian

The ZWO EAF is a great auto focuser but fitting to the Skywatcher Explorer 200p isn’t quite as straight forward as some scopes. By replacing all four bracket mounting screws with M3 x 16mm machine screws, it’s simple enough to ensure the bracket is screwed down tight...

Starting Astrophotography – What Equipment Do I Need? Part 1

by | Apr 26, 2024

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Starting Astrophotography - What Equipment Do I Need? Part 1

So you are interested in learning more about astrophotography and trying to make sense of what equipment is needed. This short simple video shows the main hardware you will need to start imaging! Simple explanations and information, just to help beginners get into...

DIY Telescope Pier and Adaptor for EQ Mount

by | Apr 14, 2024

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DIY Telescope Pier and Adaptor for EQ Mount

I wanted a pier to save setup time but didn’t personally like the rats nest design and wanted something bolted directly to the pier. I designed and built this adaptor plate to allow me to do this. Many thanks for my friend for the loan of his lathe. My Boxford A lathe...

Flip Over Tool Rest for Cowells Watchmakers Lathe

Astrophotography – Building a Wireless Flat Panel for N.I.N.A. Flat Wizard

Auto Focuser ZWO EAF Fitting on Skywatcher 200p Newtonian

Starting Astrophotography – What Equipment Do I Need? Part 1

DIY Telescope Pier and Adaptor for EQ Mount

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