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Old 25-10-2017, 05:46 PM
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Drilling counterweight?

I have a question that may appear a bit simple -but here goes.

My EQ6 mount has a special counterweight shaft that was machined up to be 24mm diameter. My vernier measures it at 23.97mm

Now I want to buy a smaller EQ3 counterweight (19mm hole) and then drill it out.

Q. If I order a 24mm drill, can I be assured that it will drill out slightly larger than 24mm, or will it end up being an interference fit and I will struggle to get the weight on the shaft? If so I will have to order a 25mm drill.

many thanks
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