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Re: [APML] counterweights

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Subject: Re: [APML] counterweights
From: Gene Horr <genehorr@texas.net>
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2002 13:05:44 -0600
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Torsten Clay wrote:

> If you forget all your weights and have a big mount, maybe a spare tire
> would work?

A 5 gallon bucket of water will do in a pinch....damping after a
slew can take a while, though.

Seriously, though, that is why I always bring along plenty of double-
sided Velcro.  You never know what you are having to strap together 
and does not leave glue behind like duct tape <g>.

Gene Horr
genehorr@texas.net

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