Contributions of the group Hand Crafted

Nikon Lens Rig

nobody@ipernity.com (Steve Paxton) — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 07:57:38 +0000

This is a completely home made Rig so I can use the astro camera on the back of a Nikon camera lens. In this case a 105mm Nikon Macro lens so I could take the shots of the Milky way. lens sits in a support at the front and the Camera is in a support that I graduated so I can get rotation correct for framing purposes. This has been used on a number of lens as you can see below and worked very well.

105mm G lens

300mm D lens

50mm G lens

85mm D lens

The top part is made from a leftover piece of a range hood flue cover to hold the guide scope and allows me to get my hand in to focus the lens. the Flue was very bendy so I had to glue some Aluminum plate to hold the whole thing solid.

The computer velcros on to the side of the Flue and the Pegasus power bank Velcros next to the camera at the back . In all a very good working solution to using the lens to take astro photos.

Art For Total Art Sake

nobody@ipernity.com (Steve Paxton) — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 09:08:51 +0000

Steve Paxton has posted:

A bag i made long time ago while i was working in the tannery in NZ. a scan of my father 2 1/4 square shot.

Art For Total Art Sake 2

nobody@ipernity.com (Steve Paxton) — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 12:39:42 +0000

Steve Paxton has posted:

A bag i made long time ago while i was working in the tannery in NZ. a scan of my father 2 1/4 square shot.

I forget how many hours went into this side but it was long 10 different carving tools coloured by hand and finished. Stitching was a very long winded process.

Parham Village Sign Unveiling

nobody@ipernity.com (Dave C) — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 17:56:03 +0000

Dave C has posted:

I was given the opportunity to design the new village sign for the village of Parham in Suffolk.
Not only did I create the design but I also carried out the fabrication work too.
The unveiling ceremony took place at the end of May this year.
I'm pleased to say that it a was great success.