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MI-250 Counterweight Shaft for AP Size Weights |
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This shaft is for using my stainless steel Astro-Physics weights
with the MI-250 and MI-250 GOTO mounts. |
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MI-250-APshaft
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$120.00 | $17.00 shipping |  |
Don't know how much weight you need? Perhaps this will help.
14.5 lb. weight click for larger image |
Stainless Steel Counterweights
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| These stainless steel counterweights fit the 1.875" shaft of the Astro-Physics 900 and 1200 mounts.
Each weight has rounded edges, a bronze bushing, and a non-rotating brass plunger to prevent scarring of the counterweight shaft. The brass plunger is spring-loaded so it retracts when you loosen the thumbscrew. This makes it easier to put on and take off of the mount. 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. The weights come in three sizes: |
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7 lbs
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for 1.875" dia. shaft |
$118.00
+16.00 shipping* |
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14.5 lbs.
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for 1.875" dia. shaft |
$159.00
+19.00 shipping* |
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21.7 lbs.
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3" long x 6" dia. for 1.875" dia. shaft |
$218.00
+27.50 shipping* |
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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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| When will we have more counterweights? I will reassess the situation at the end of Feb. 2007, but for now I'm hoping the price of stainless steel will continue to come down. In late 2006 it skyrocketed to $3.70. Last I checked, it had dropped to $3.40. At that level I would still have to raise prices. I'm hoping it will continue to drop further. Whatever happens, I plan to reassess the situation by the end of Feb., hopefully having more counterweights by mid to late March. |
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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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. |
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