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Old 14-10-2007, 06:28 PM
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On Axis Counterweight
l've just finished an on axis counterweight to offset the weight of the dew shield, it is machined to fit over the rear thread and is held in place by the visual back and allows all the standard accessories and after market focusers to attach as usual.
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Old 14-10-2007, 06:48 PM
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Nice job Mick what the material u used? (good idea also)
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Old 14-10-2007, 06:50 PM
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plain old mild steel Andrew and then painted 2 pack black.
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Old 14-10-2007, 06:50 PM
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Brass? it is heavy enough..
Or steel.....
Al is too light.
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Old 14-10-2007, 06:58 PM
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nice and easy to turn up too, and plenty of weight, top stuff
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Old 14-10-2007, 07:24 PM
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Top job Mick, it is amazing what one can come up with in the old shed.

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Old 14-10-2007, 09:40 PM
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normally its the other way around - especially with a camera hanging off the back
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Old 21-10-2007, 01:14 PM
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Anybody want a cast lead one, PM me I dont need it anymore, Suit 14" ...worth its wieght in ,,,,,,, well, Lead, ?...
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