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A few weeks ago, there was a question about the utility of the optional
elevator balancing arm and weight.

Since I thought there must be some value in it, I bought one.  Now that I
have balanced my elevators, I have one for sale!

The only reason to use one is to reduce weight.  The unit with the maximum
lead weight of 2.2 lb. weighs 3.1 lb. including the arm.  On my elevators, I
would have a weight penalty of slightly more than 3 oz.

It all depends on how much weight you need to balance.  If you need the 12
lb. quoted in the manual, there will certainly be a reduction in weight if
you use the option.  By recasting the lead weights, i.e. moving them as far
forward as possible, I was able to reduce the total lead to 6.8 lb.  I
suspect the break even is somewhere between 8 and 9 lb.

Anyone interested at half price?

John Herminghaus
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