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Balance Weights

Lead or iron weights inserted in the runner stone to achieve perfect balance . Patent balance weights employed discs of lead or iron carried on a threaded screw.

Alternative terms

Term Language Region
balanceergewicht Dutch
grenaille f de plomb French
Schrotkörner npl German

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