Ender 3 gantry counterweight for z belt mod using aliexpress door closer

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This is an alternative and cheaper (for me) solution for a counter weight, and yes I know, “properly tensioned belts you wont need this” which is anecdotal anyways. I included a picture to what the product looks like in case the links happen to die and you come across this beofre I update with a working link. BOM:** I ONLY RECOMMEND FLAT HEAD BOLTS SINCE THERE IS A GROOVE FOR THEM IF YOU DONT CARE ABOUT THAT, THIS https://www.amazon.com/1080pcs-Washers-Assortment-Stainless-Assorted/dp/B0C8TB9FDM/ASSORTMENT HAS ALL M3/M4 YOU NEED FOR A GOOD PRICE. ** Door closer, price (at the time) $3.02 USD + 1.99 shipping or free if you buy over 10 dollars which I did for other projects, and back up just in case :https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255801159810332.htmlhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWYBC151/Heat set inserts M4 x 6 x 4 :  https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803396040989.htmlhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B46YBNV4/M4 x 22 - 25 flat head :https://www.amazon.com/Socket-Screws-Countersunk-Threaded-Assortment/dp/B0BYXT39S2/https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832614661131.htmlhttps://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803862092649.htmlM3 x 8 socket head :(assortment) https://www.amazon.com/1080pcs-Washers-Assortment-Stainless-Assorted/dp/B0C8TB9FDM/https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805291929158.htmlhttps://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832255868282.htmlM3 flat washer : https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832397442551.html(m3x7x0.5) https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803805504664.htmlM3 nut :https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803823942084.htmlhttps://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832792236700.html