Finally! After so long, I’ve found someone who knows about astronomy. Well done, Dr Paul! A true astronomy enthusiast solves minor problems with his own hands. I also needed a counterweight. I got some pieces of lead pipe from a plumber and then melted them in a tuna tin. The result is shown in the pictures. Minimal space required, zero cost. With 400 cucuzze, it’s worth inviting a beautiful lady to dinner!
Melting should be done outdoors, away from flammable materials. Be careful not to boil the lead, it explodes! I didn’t know the trick of using a wet stick to make the hole; I struggled quite a bit to do it gradually with my drill. Gym weights or concrete casting are also excellent solutions.
Congratulations to everyone.
Ciao
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