Ferrous damping weight OK?

I've got an 8lb shot put that sits in a nice cork ring...it's some kind of object de art, and the shot is made out of ferrous iron/steel.

Bad idea to use it as a damping weight?

soundgasm03-23-2010 5:04am

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elizabeth Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,726 posts 03-23-2010 at 08:31am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Weights of metal were popular to put on big transformers.. they were called "VPI BRICKS" (I have 3 laying around) The metal ties down stray electrical fields, and as a physical vibration dampener. It does not do any harm. Your shot put should be fine on an equipment case.
hifihvn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 943 posts 03-23-2010 at 09:08am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thats a lot of weight.Make sure the case and feet can support it.Keep an eye on heat buildup also.
soundgasm OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 152 posts 03-23-2010 at 01:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thank you!

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