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Farpoint counterweights and ADM counterweight rods.


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Hi,

Does anyone happen to know whether these counterweights (https://farpointastro.com/products/farpoint-extra-3-pound-counterweight?_pos=4&_sid=7bb2dfdee&_ss=r) will fit on the threaded ADM counterweight rods (https://www.firstlightoptics.com/adm-counterweight-kits/adm-stainless-steel-threaded-rod-3-inch-length.html)? I believe the ADM rods are 1/2 an inch diameter, but I can't find anywhere what size the Farpoint weights' threaded holes are (Farpoint haven't replied to my questions, so far). I'm trying to balance a very tail-heavy C8 SCT and I'd like to figure out if there's a cheaper solution than the ADM counterweights (https://www.firstlightoptics.com/adm-counterweight-kits/spare_adm_counterweights-2.html).

Thanks,

  Dave

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Just on the off chance that someone looks for the same answer in future: Farpoint finally got back to me and said the thread required is 1/2 inch with 13tpi (same as the ADM weights, so they should all work together).

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