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Old 29-07-2007, 01:59 PM
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I use one dumbell weight sandwiched between two Celestron counterweights. I simply made a very snug plug out of wood, so the dumbell weight was very snug on the bar and then sandwiched it very snugly and spray paints it black.

Ultra economical, totally fit for purpose, looks fine!
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