mild steel to be painted, l did look at stainless but l would of had to mortgage the house.
Looks great Mick, it will make a nice looking addition to the new scope.
Does it have to be painted? I like the unpainted appearance, it goes with my shiny aluminium tube - but if it has to be painted for protection or something then that's ok.
Sweet Mick.
I have done the same for a previous G-11, and also the current Tak mount.
Mild steel, in a few differring sizes/weights.
I used a clear spray on laquere, and also have tried a "Stainless Steel" look finish. Both work well.
Got a source for the knobs?
Gary
l'm actually using M12 Gary but thanks for the offer, the larger diameter bolt gives more flexability for inserting softer materials to lock against the stainless shaft, l,ve had inquiries for about 6 counterweights already, obviously shipping is a killer price wise.
No worries, and if you need some slightly smaller give us a call.
I have used threaded rod, with a hole turned in the centre, and a "plug" of nylon or similar inserted. Like the Losmandy ones you buy.
thank you Gary, l've coated the counterweight with a new polyurethane clear specifically designed for clean steel without the need for an acid etch primer and l think gives a nice alternative to the painted type.
