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Check Out The New Counterweight Shaft Safety Stop
15 lb. AP 1.875" bore shown |
Stainless Steel Counterweights
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Each weight has rounded edges, a bronze bushing, and a non-rotating brass plunger to prevent scarring of the counterweight shaft. The brass plunger has a stainless steel spring so it retracts when you loosen the thumbscrew. On other companies' weights the plunger falls into the bore. and prevents it from going on the shaft - unless the knob is down. *These weights are designed for the 1.244" dia. shaft that is typical on the vast majority of Titan, G-11, and GM-8 mounts. Only 0.008" clearance is used for a smooth precision feel. A very small number of mounts seem to have a 1.25" shaft (usually the old Celestron/Losmandy mounts) and wont fit these weights. If you can, measure the shaft before ordering. The weights can be modified to fit the larger shaft for a fee. See below if you need this done. Or, you can do it yourself with an electric drill some duct tape and fine sandpaper. Ask for instructions. The weights come in three sizes: |
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Price Increases were necessary because of a large increase in the cost of stainless steel. In spite of buying it 2,000 lbs. at a time, it is still very expensive. Pre-orders are welcome. However orders go through PayPal.com and you will be charged when you order. You do not need to have a PayPal.com account. You can use a credit card and opt not to create an account. |
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| 5 lbs | 1" long x 5" dia. | $79.00 +14.00 shipping* |
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$118.00
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15 lbs.
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$159.00
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23 lbs.
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$218.00
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Most Losmandy shafts are 1.244" dia. Here is how you pay for modifying weights to fit an oversized 1.25" shaft. Click the $17.00 button for the first weight. Click the $5.00 button for each additional weight. Or, click it once and change the Qty number in the shopping cart window that pops up.
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*Shipping Charges are for the Continental 48 States. Contact me for costs to Hawaii, Alaska. International Orders: please contact me for an estimate on shipping costs. Please provide your shipping address and phone number. I will need the phone number for customs, and often forget to ask for it until I start filling out the customs paperwork. We ship USPS EMS. Payment by Bank Wire Transfer is preferred for international orders, although PayPal.com will work for some countries. Sales Tax will automatically be added to orders from California residents. If you would rather not order online, you can Order by Mail |
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Want Knobless Weights? |
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If you have a permanent setup, you may want to remove the knobs to reduce the chance of tangled wires. Here is a set of three stainless steel headless hex screws and wrench. They will replace the knobs on three weights. Do not over-tighten screws. Too much force can cause brass plunger to mushroom. |
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$3.00Free shipping if purchased with a counterweight or other major item. |
$7.50
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Click this button if you are only ordering this item.
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Counterweight Knob ReplacementIf you need a replacement knob for a counterweight, this is the place to get it. Threads are stainless steel and cut to the right length for my AP, L, and T weights. Each knob is $5.00
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Order by MailIf you would rather not order online, be sure to include your: Send a cashier's check or money order to: Astro Accessories from RobinCasady.com The payment must cover shipping costs (and tax if shipped to CA). It will save me time and insure accuracy if you will email your shipping address, and phone number to me when you send the money order. Then be sure to include your email address with the money order. That will help me find the email with your address. Thanks. If you have questions, email me first. |
Don't know how much weight you need? Perhaps this will help.
Need a replacement knob?
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