Here is a new design for counter weights to mount on the Lightbridge scopes.
I might see if an engineering firm here can do the same job(does anyone have any ideas on this) otherwise purchasing direct might be a good idea.
12-inch LightBridge Counterweights - 3 lb. Set
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Weight: 6.5 lbs
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Farpoint Astronomical Research introduces our basic counterweight set for the 12-inch Meade LightBridge telescopes. The "core set” consists of three 1 lb. weights that attach to the rear of the mirror cell. These weights replace the “push” or locking screws, making them a bolt-on addition.* This "core set” properly balances the telescope for use with a large 2-inch eyepiece and a finder scope or Telrad.
Additional clamp-on ring weights that work in conjunction with this set will be available soon. The additional weights will allow for the balancing of larger top-end loads (i.e., eyepiece + Telrad + finder scope).
*Before using this product, we recommended that the mirror cell springs be upgraded with the a collimation thumbscrew kit.