[gregbradley]

After reading the thread about not using extension shafts I decided to get some extra counterweights and remove the extension on both my PMX and PME.

The trouble is new stainless steel counterweights for these are very expensive - US$430 = AUD$575 each 20lb weight shipped.

The shaft is 1.5 inches thick. Any suggestions for cheaper weights?

I currently use some weights for gym equipment and the hole was too large and I closed up the hole with some magnetic tape I got from Bunnings. Its fine when its sandwiched between 2 stainless steel weights to lock it in. I suppose it could flex though.

Greg.