Weight Weenies: Recommend a Scale
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Weight Weenies: Recommend a Scale
Hey - I'm looking for a scale, not primarily for bike parts, but I figured you guys would have more experience than anyone else.
Basically, I think I'm looking for a postage scale - would like to measure up to ~20 lbs, would like to have accuracy around 1 gram, and it needs to be the flat-top type of scale (no hooks).
Any recommendations?
Basically, I think I'm looking for a postage scale - would like to measure up to ~20 lbs, would like to have accuracy around 1 gram, and it needs to be the flat-top type of scale (no hooks).
Any recommendations?
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I have no idea on inexpensive home scale. I just take my bike crap to work and use the balances in the chemistry instrument room.
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https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5390883
Works well for food, weed and bike parts. Accurate to a 1 gram.
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Originally Posted by Portis
#2: I'm NOT looking for a hook-type scale.
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Originally Posted by Snicklefritz
I have no idea on inexpensive home scale. I just take my bike crap to work and use the balances in the chemistry instrument room.
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Originally Posted by ElJamoquio
#1: No, I wasn't.
#2: I'm NOT looking for a hook-type scale.
#2: I'm NOT looking for a hook-type scale.
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Originally Posted by botto
-large bathroom scale image deleted-
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Originally Posted by botto
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This guy has a lot of scales for sale, and they seem to sell for just the inflated shipping cost + $1.00 or so. Seems awfully cheap. But he's got very good feedback, and lot's of it.
https://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZhaddaways2QQhtZ-1
I bought the 50 lb one with 2/10 oz (10 gram) increments, and will let you know if I got a "deal" or got scammed.
https://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZhaddaways2QQhtZ-1
I bought the 50 lb one with 2/10 oz (10 gram) increments, and will let you know if I got a "deal" or got scammed.
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