Anyone making or know of someone who makes Stainless steel counterweights?

[gregbradley]

I am after a few stainless steel counterweights. Bird mentioned in an old thread that he got one made by Mick Pinner. Anyone have a contact for him?

Greg.

[Hans Tucker]

Other possible avenues are:

Tan Astro
http://www.tan14.com/Others.htm

or Astro-Physics
http://www.astro-physics.com/

[gregbradley]

Thanks Hans. I was hoping for a local supplier to get the cost down.

Greg.

[Tony_]

G'day Greg,

Here's the thread by Mick Pinner - 10 years old though.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/archive/index.php/t-5490.html
Maybe a steel fabricator could make one? Might not be that cheap though?

Tony

[Dealy]

Any engineering machine shop should be able to knock them out for you Greg. Pretty simple job.

Why stainless? Just for looks or will they be exposed to the elements?

[gregbradley]

Thanks Tony.



That is a possibility. Stainless because that's a standard weight for the higher end mounts and also no rusting.

I guess I'll check out some engineering shops and see how much they want. Its starting to sound like importing ones from Software Bisque may be worthwhile.

Greg.