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Old 08-01-2011, 09:21 AM
Barrykgerdes
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If I need a counterweight I prefer to make it out of steel. I go to the steel store and look for offcuts of 100-150 mm bar which you can purchase by weight. I have a power hacksaw which can cut off a chunk in about 10-20 minutes. This can then be cleaned up in the lathe to make a nice looking weight.

Ah! isn't it great to have a good workshop with all the necessary tools!

Incidently I do not make items to drawings (except my own). If you want something you need to bring the job around and I will work out the best way to do it.

Barry
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