dogmom1 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I've been looking online for an hour and still have no idea what to get. Because i'm measuring lye, I want to be able to check my scale for accuracy since it sometimes gets bumped, handled roughly, etc. Those of you who use them, what brands? Where did you buy them? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetsCandles Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 The one I use actually came with my scale. It was a 500g weight. I'm not sure if you're using g or oz scales, but ebay usually has them fairly cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 If using ozs. I always use 5 quarters they weigh exactly 1 oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) Well, obviously, weight is weight. What's important is to have several different weights to check the low, middle and high end of the scale's capabilities. The kit below, $20.90 from Old Will Knott Scales, seems to have nearly any size weight for calibration that any of us would need for our scales...http://www.oldwillknottscales.com/calibration-weight-set-red-17-piece-class-m2.htmlHere's all the calibration weights they carry in case you just want to buy a couple or three...http://www.oldwillknottscales.com/calibration-weights-sets.htmlHTH :-)(I LOVE looking at the Old Will Knotts Scales site... it's the ultimate candy store of scales. Who knew they had so many different kinds of scales?!!! They even have accessory bird perches for weighing birds!!) Edited March 12, 2012 by Stella1952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudMarineMom Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 It is fun to look at. Kinda of a 'Ye Old Country Store' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmom1 Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 Thanks everyone.... I think! LOL I'm looking at all the scales in that "country store". I may just have to get one that's a little better than the WALMART one I have. Stella, that's a great set of weights for sure! I'll take a look on eBay too, and that quarter info is very cool too. I love a day when I learn something new!Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 (edited) *Moan, Whine*I wish I had never seen that nifty calibration kit... want creates suffering... :undecidedthat quarter info is very cool too.Absolutely!! Thanks, LL, for that tip. That will keep me from pining over the kit above... Edited March 13, 2012 by Stella1952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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