I machined a threaded insert for the shaft and machined a couple threaded inserts for a length of carbon fiber for an extension. I machined a weight out of solid aluminum round bar and bored out the inside to add weight and machined a threaded cap for the end of the weight and powder coated it black. I added 22oz. of lead shot inside the weight, it balanced the EQINOX 800 with the stock coil almost perfect...it definitely makes it better to hunt with now.....
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Another Equinox Counter weight
- Thread starter dblue
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fwcrawford
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You did a very nice job on it!!
Looks professional.
Looks professional.
BigTony
Well-known member
I like it plenty, good job.
I don’t have that equipment so I only added a few sinkers I found using plastic ties.
I do need to add more, I am no where near 22oz
Tony
still looking 52
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Nice job, looks like it was done at the factory.
Thanks for the replies....I used to make and sell carbon fiber target archery stabilizers for indoor target shooting...that's where I came up with the idea for the adjustable weights. I have thought about replacing the factory rods with carbon fiber but the weight of the rods is not the problem, it's the balance of the detector that will cause fatigue after a few hours of detecting. I hunted with it a couple days ago after installing the counter weight and after 9 hours of hunting...it didn't bother me at all.
BigTony
Well-known member
Dblue, so you have the parts and machine tools, that’s great and it does look professional!
Tony
Wild Willy
Well-known member
Yes, a very neat and pro job. Would not dare show what mine looks like.
Thanks very much.....I have a small shop here at my home, I have two metal lathes and two milling machines etc...After getting out of the archery stuff, I got into shooting .22 rimfire bench rest rifle competitions and that lead me into building custom .22 bench rest rifles...I was building rifles for a few years until those guys wore me out...what started out as a hobby turned into a full time job and I already had a full time job...lol ...it took all the fun out of it. So, I finished up all the rifles I had at the time and quit shooting bench rest competitions and got out of building rifles...I just recently retired and now I just do what I want.....LOL All my friends told me I was going to be bored when I retired....not true.....after 40 years in the plumbing trade, which kept me in good health...I'll never get bored...Being a new member of the "Everyday Is Saturday Club" I'll always find something to keep me busy...LOL
BigTony
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Dblue, your expierance has kept you sharp!
I’m in the same boat and there is always something to do - been retired a few years.
Tony
Wild Willy
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Way to go! I always had a desire to be a machinist. Love to watch guys make things out of a block of metal. Too late now. Guys, turn your dreams into reality. Old age will grab you.