Leveling a beam scale

[Loudcherokee]

Working great!

I expected the plaster of paris to "flow" a little more. But it was pretty thick coming out. I filled the base of the scale with it as well. It feels much more sturdy now. I may go back and spray paint the base black or something. I tried some blue acrylic paint mixed in with the plaster to try and match the dillon, but it wasnt nearly dark enough.

But, my base is now level-able, I can cover my scale from dust and dirt and grit, and while it's just acrylic, it's a pretty sturdy cover.

I may add some handles in there for easy moving, and a handle on the top of the case to remove it a little easier.

I'm fairly happy with it! I think the only thing I may want to do more to the scale is add some sort of needle point to the pointer so it's easier to read. If I'm not mistaken, whatever weight i add to the tip of the beam i can just add the same amount of weight to the scale pan (not the powder pan) and it will even out and still be accurate. Is that right?

LC

 

[Texas10]

Hey guys,

My beam scale is a Dillon Eliminator, made by Ohaus. It's been a great scale to date, but I've just recently got some check weights that go all the way down to .15 grains, and things didnt look so great last night. Everything was weighing about .2 grains heavier than the stated weight on the check weights.

After futzing around with it and trying to stave off another GAS attack to buy another scale, I figured out that my bench is not completely level. After placing the scale on a 14" long 1x4 hardwood board, and leveling that, it seems to read correctly now.

I'm trying to devise a way to have a "platform" that I can set the scale on that will give me a level area. I've seen alot of people use a sheet of tempered glass, which looks great in theory but if I put the glass on an unlevel bench to begin with, it wont help.

I'm thinking of building a small platform, say 6" wide by 12" long, and installing leveling feet on the bottom of it, along with a bubble level on all sides of the platform. The leveling feet are the kind that you can turn to adjust the height. That way I can ensure that my scale is level at all times. This would also be large enough to set my trickler on to trickle into the pan directly.

Has anyone done something like this, or know if something already exists? Maybe a self-leveling board of some sort?

LC

Exactly what I did. Worked great. Built a small three footed platform to hold the scale. Elastic band to hold the scale in place.

 

[Mikemci]

Adding the same weight as you put on the pointer won't work.
The beam pivot point is not centered. You will need more weight at the other end, to get it right.

 

[bozo699]

Adding the same weight as you put on the pointer won't work.
The beam pivot point is not centered. You will need more weight at the other end, to get it right.

Mike

I believe your correct about the offset but I did it with a old 5-10 and with my bad eyes I love it.
Wayne