Hi Max,
You can't see exactly what I did to counter-balance my scope but directly opposite the
finder, on the outside, I attached/screwed a suitably sized lead weight.
Mine used to keep going "up" when it got to ~60˚, until I added it.
Only needed ~ ½ lb flat sheet, folded to about 2" x 2" square.
That....& the extra 4lbs I added to the centre & 2 lbs to the bottom of the t'scope base.
(But the finder & brackets are very heavy.)
Easy peasy.
Solid as....now.
See image >
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/a...owse.php?a=551
Also added an adjustable brake band to one side of the tube bearing, which you can just make out in the piccie..