[Domol (Domenic)]

I'm seeking other buyers to join me in manufactured order.

I'm requiring only a few Kg of extra counterweight for my telescope configuration but am dumbfounded by the cost of counterweights!.

I have sort to get these weights manufactured locally. After all they are just weight! However I’m now confronted by minimum order size so I’m seeking other parties to join me in sharing the cost of a manufactured order.

I’m able to source 8 x ring shaped (donut) 4”Outer Diameter x 1 ¼” Inner Diameter x 28mm thick for around $240. These weight 1.6kg each. These should suit the losmandy mount only but don’t have any locking mechanism. They could sit on other counterweight or you could use hose clamps to secure these in a particular position. Two of these weights would be equivalent to the Losmandy 7lb weight.

However I only need 2, so therefore seek other parties to join me in buying the other 6 counterweights. I’d need $30 for each counter weight and the buyer would need to cover postage costs for their own order. Using the aussie post site I think up to 5kg can be sent for $17.50 using prepaid satchels but please check your own situation (I'm in Melbourne)

These weights would be suitable to fine tune your balancing in addition to your current counter weights. They’d be in raw steel, so would just need a coat of spray paint. I hope I can find some interest. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks
Regards Domenic