Re: ATM Cast iron tools

[Billy Rudock <Billy_Rudock@notes.seagate.com>]

Yet another use for the cast iron weights:

I used 2 small 1.5# weights as a longitudinal counterweight for a heavy finder 
scope.  I found that 3/4" copper sleeve tube joints used for home gas plumbing 
fit perfectly in the center of these China dumbbell weights.  In fact, the 
copper sleeves can stack up if you want.  Then, with an eye bolt up through the 
middle to a fender washer that spans the copper tube and wing nut to hold it 
snug, you have an inexpensive (<$3) counterweight assembly.  

Chin and eyes up!

Billy Rudock
Santa Cruz, California

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