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Originally Posted by Vikesrock
Without doing the math myself, and without any formal mechanical training, the numbers you have posted seem plausible. In addition, you may be able to lower the required torque by partially balancing the arm with surgical tubing or a gas spring.
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Great advice, thanks! My main concern was with the theory being employed. I understand all the math we're using and can tweak the pivot distances to minimize the torque.