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Counterweight knob?

By dtastro
May 16, 2019 in Discussions - Mounts

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dtastro

Posted May 16, 2019

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Posted May 16, 2019

Broke one of the knobs on my Skywatcher counterweight. Anyone know where I can get a spare. Can no longer tighten it.

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johninderby

Posted May 16, 2019

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Posted May 16, 2019 (edited)

Counterweight knobs are overpriced and very few places stock them. I have bought one from this place though.

https://www.astroshop.eu/other-spare-parts/omegon-m8x55-screw-for-eq-5-counterweight/p,51422

https://www.astroshop.eu/other-spare-parts/omegon-m8x75-screw-for-eq-6-counterweight/p,51421

Edited May 16, 2019 by johninderby

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knobby

Posted May 16, 2019

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Posted May 16, 2019

Maybe drill it and araldite a rod through it .

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JamesF

Posted May 16, 2019

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Posted May 16, 2019

In what sense is it broken? The knob rotates on the spindle?

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