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I got an opportunity to re cut the replacement right elevator counter balance. This time, I under cut the weight, the plans specefied a minimum of 1/2" to 5/8". I trimmed the weight to 11/16th" of thickness. TO trim the weight I cut four releif lines using a hacksaw. Then used a wood chisel and the hacksaw to cut down to the relief lines. Finally I used a file to smooth out the cut area and get the weight down to its final height. To remove extra weight, I can now use a drill with a 1/2" bit to remove the excess material once the elevator is ready to be balanced.

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