Machining bespoke parts

[Tonk]

Can anyone recommend any UK outfit that can machine up bespoke adapter parts / drilling + tapping holes for fitting together various astro parts.

My specific problems are:

1) Fitting a Televue clamshell to (back of) a Losmandy style saddle plate - requires 3 precision drilled and tapped holes with right alignment - I ain't got the equipment or skills for this

2) A plate that adapts  the base plate of  10Micron mount to a Losmandy GM8/G11 tripod head socket (I'm setting up a mobile rig) 

[Tonk]

OK - re the image - that fitting the clamshell (left) to back of saddle plat on right. The losmandy head in the middle is not the exact GM8 one - buts its similar - I need a flattope plate that fits onto the head on which the base plat of the 10Micron will be screwed down

[swag72]

If you contact FLO, they have a man who does this sort of thing I believe.

[Steve Ward]

Or try Graham at Astrotec .... http://www.astrotecuk.co.uk/contact%20us.html

[Tonk]

Brilliant - I'll give them a go - thanks!

[JamesM]

Never rule out making contact with any small machining shop that is local to where you live. The one I use up the road from where I live is very friendly, well priced and helpful regarding possible solutions. It's a good excuse to keep local businesses to stay local as once they have gone, so has their experience too.

Clear skies

[Peter Drew]

I could do that sort of thing for you if you can't find anywhere nearby in Leeds. 

[RichM63]

Leeds to Tod' not so far and a great opportunity to spend time at the Astronomy Centre. Sounds like an offer I couldn't refuse.  

[Tonk]

Thanks of all the tips and offers. I ordered a couple of parts from Ian King this morning - may take a month to arrive because one part is made to order - when I have it all I'll cast around for help putting then together. Thanks everyone for your help.