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my sw200p + st80


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Guest ben72

this is my baby.


flocked SW200P with ST80 guide scope, on a re-greased EQ5 with extra weight (melted lead)


modded duel drive motors, 


DIY dew sheilds and dew heaters.


 


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Looks good Ben.


What does intregue me is why the extra weight ????


I run the same set up but do not need extra weight to balance it.


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Looks good Ben.

What does intregue me is why the extra weight ????

I run the same set up but do not need extra weight to balance it.

hi Graham,

i was once told that the extra weight with the guide scope and bits put the original weights very near the end of the bar, and that a little extra would help to keep the balance closer to the center of the mount, thus putting less stress on the drive.

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