Hi Pete
Yes, I am using 25kg of CW. I made a strut by flattenning the ends of a curtain rod and drilling holes in the flat ends. I then attach to the bottom CW screw using some spacer washers and to the scope via one of the screws that hold the top ring in place. I used a longer screw. I also marked the scope once balanced etc so that I always put the ota in the same place.
I also made sure that when in home position the eyepiece points down in the same direction as the CW shaft so that 90% of the time I dont have to stand on a chair when viewing. When using the camera it is not important as I remote the camera with the laptop.
I will post a pic later today.
