elitenaildesign Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Ok, I want to start with this challenge going on, but need to get a scale yet. Whats a good beginner scale to get? I dont want to spend a fortune on it. Does Walmart carry anything that would sufficient? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca_IA Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Walmart does carry an electronic scale that would be efficient. Kinda pricey IMO for what you get. I think it's $29.99. Just make sure you do not put anything that is hot on the scale or it will quit working. Like a hot pot of soap to weigh out the FO directly into it, don't do that. Put heating pads between it and the pan. Also, this one, I'd advise you to put inside a gallon zip lock bag because even a droplet of FO does noticable damage right away (all the other scales I've used, you either barely notice the damage from the FO or it does none at all if you wash it off asap).But, you can get it today and you don't have to pay shipping.Staples or another office supply store might have something better. Or maybe a local kitchen specialty store if you don't want to buy online and wait for the arrival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Lilac Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 I have had much success with the digital scales from Wal mart - had mine over 6 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 I got one of the OldWillKnot scales off of ebay and it's worked perfectly for me. Here's the addy for his ebay store: http://stores.ebay.com/www-OLDWILLKNOTT-com_W0QQsspagenameZMEQ3aFQ3aSTQQtZkm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVD Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 I 2nd Old Will Knot, I have 3 scales from him. The other option I would check out is Lotioncrafters.com - they have some great scales as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 I have this one from Office Depot and love it. I bought the postal one at Walmart and didn't like it very much.http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=752861&Ntt=scale&uniqueSearchFlag=true&An=text Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elitenaildesign Posted May 1, 2006 Author Share Posted May 1, 2006 Well, for the cost i went ahead and took Suzanne and AVD's advice and got a scale from OldWillKnot off ebay. It looks like a nice scale, cant wait to get started. May 15th will be here before I may get started for this challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 My post office is selling a small postal scale right now. I thinks it's $39.99. It weights in .1oz increments and goes up to 10lbs. I also have the scale from walmart and it only goes up to 3lbs but most of the time it errors at about 2.5lbs. I don't recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsami3000x Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 I just got a new scale from target that goes to .01 oz, I think it was 15 or 20 bucks. It also has a clock and timer on it.Sami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elitenaildesign Posted May 4, 2006 Author Share Posted May 4, 2006 I got my scale from Oldwillknot today and it looks great. It holds up to 35lbs and its a really light scale. Its new and I only paid $10.99 for it plus around 15 shipping. Im thinking I got a pretty good deal if anyone is looking for a new scale.http://cgi.ebay.com/ULTRASHIP-35-DIGITAL-SHIPPING-SCALE-SILVER-AC-SS-TRAY_W0QQitemZ9516115615QQcategoryZ50954QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 I would recommend Old Will Knot also. I ordered a scale on Monday and I got it on Wednesday. Now that is some super fast service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibiscus Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I think I will try this one. I feel another addiction coming on...dang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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