8472 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Bit of a long shot, but is anyone wishing to part with or has a spare 7-10kg EQ mount counterweight they're looking to sell? Suitable for a 20mm diameter bar at a reasonable price.  I nearly fell of my chair when I saw what new ones retail for. 😬  Celestron, Sky-Watcher, home built etc not fussed what brand, tbh.  Thanks,  Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 ABS is your best bet Kev, the issue is perhaps the cost of posting a heavy weight as well as the actual cost of the weight itself. Have you considered a barbell weight ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Streetbob Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 I have an old Celestron 5kg weight from a cg5 knocking about. Â You are welcome to it if it's any good to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8472 Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 Yes Rob, I've looked on abs but haven't found anything suitable.  I've currently been using a 5kg weights plate threaded onto the end of the cw bar, but the whole setup is a little too Heath Robinson even for my liking. I've never been 100% happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8472 Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, Streetbob said: I have an old Celestron 5kg weight from a cg5 knocking about.  You are welcome to it if it's any good to you.  Ooh that might be ideal, Doug.  PMed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 I have an unused 5kg counterweight from my EQ35 that has a 20mm shaft if it's any use to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8472 Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 Thanks for offering, Clive but I have one now courtesy of Streetbob.  Mods please close, cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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