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Old 22-09-2019, 11:26 PM
eclectiK (Roger)
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Cheapskate SCT counterweight

Hey all,

A Meade 10" sct with a Crayford + powermate (x4) + d810 was tipping the scales of the imaging chain into the 2.5kg range, I needed something which would balance the camera and mirror of the SCT as it was way to back heavy.

I combed forums and the net for ages and the majority of people seemed to do do the following:
  • official meade rail and weights $300+
  • radius blocks + t slot (from a woodworking shop) + weightlifting weights $100+

It just seemed to much for what is essentially weights.

But then i happened to be visting decathlon and found these babies
https://decathlon.com.au/products/152952#

$15 bucks (you get a pair of them), strapped on with spare velcro. Currently have a 1kg and 0.75kg one velcroed and it balances perfectly.

And problem solved.

Cheers.
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Old 22-09-2019, 11:35 PM
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I use these

https://www.gorillasports.co.uk/wris...caAsuHEALw_wcB

Any supplier
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Old 23-09-2019, 01:28 PM
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some years ago I noticed cheap weights at a Two dollar type shop. don't know if they still hav them, but might be worth a look.
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Old 23-09-2019, 02:31 PM
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What's the advantage? Once you have your scope balanced, why does it matter where that point is?
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Old 24-09-2019, 12:54 AM
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I got some rubber coated gym barbell weights that I have sandwiched between my normal weights.
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Old 24-09-2019, 07:09 AM
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You could strap on a battery (use a Velcro strap from Bunnings)which is also powering a heater... a bag full of lead sinkers... even a bag of wet sand.
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