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Balance Box

A small iron box or cavity let into the upper face of some runner stones for the insertion of lead or iron BALANCE WEIGHTS. There are usually four.

Alternative terms

Term Language Region
Ausgleichsschüssel f, Balancier-kästchen n German
balanceergat, balansbus Dutch
Balancer box English
boîte f -, boîtier m d’équilibrage French

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