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All record weights the same ?

What is a good record weight.

 Do they harm the motor, or put more stress on a direct drive motor?

 Technics sl1200 mkii from the mid late 80’s.  Removed platter, unscrewed top, removed spindle , and removed clamp,  wiped off old oil, fresh oil, blew out w compressed air, oiled any moving parts. 
 Put back together, and it’s smooth as silk.

  Anyway,...WHATS A GOOD descent record weight that will hold down the LP and not harm or put more strain on the motor. 
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arcticdeth OP
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Is 6oz heavy enough to hold down a slightly warped vinyl.

 Been using half a roll of solder wire as weight. 
  Will try the 6.3 oz one and see how it does.....

thanks
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arcticdeth OP
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Picked up a 6.3 gr weight.
   Looks ok. 13$. It’s all I need, most of my warped or slightly warped records were flattened in my oven between 2 pieces of glass.

 Works great. 
 Thank you @millrcarbon. 
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arcticdeth OP
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@dekay 

 yes, must be 6.3 oz.  180 or so grams as recommended by @millercarbon. 
 She is a  30+ year old SL-1200 mkii. 
 Should be just fine, if not, I’ll continue to use my half roll of soldering wire on the spool. 
 Thank you everyone. 
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Received the weight in the mail yesterday.    Seems fine. Will use this weekend and see how she works. 
     Since there is no contact as it’s the reverse magnetic sl1200ii direct drive, I should not worry much about the extra 6.3 ounces on the platter???
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