Precision reloading scale cabinet or enclosure / wind block

[Dave M.]

Looking to better isolate and light up my reloading scale. Currently, using the V3 autothrow/autotrickler setup with the A&D fx120i.
Hoping to get some ideas from the team here. This scale never moves from my reloading room in the basement and I truly don’t have to worry about it being portable. I’d like to isolate any wind currents from the sides and top, as well as add some sort of quartz/marble plate with isolation feet for the scale to set on.
I know we have some great minds out there that have thought this through even more than I have. I’m thinking of a box made from cabinets grade birch veneer plywood. Looking forward to seeing everyone’s setup.

Dave Monette

 

[Mulligan]

Looking to better isolate and light up my reloading scale. Currently, using the V3 autothrow/autotrickler setup with the A&D fx120i.
Hoping to get some ideas from the team here. This scale never moves from my reloading room in the basement and I truly don’t have to worry about it being portable. I’d like to isolate any wind currents from the sides and top, as well as add some sort of quartz/marble plate with isolation feet for the scale to set on.
I know we have some great minds out there that have thought this through even more than I have. I’m thinking of a box made from cabinets grade birch veneer plywood. Looking forward to seeing everyone’s setup.

Dave Monette

Check out the “Dog house “ Bart has on his website.
@BartsBullets

I use one in my basement setup,……. And it does go to the range with me when I feel the need. Tough as nails and very handy.

CW

 

[fkimble@charter.net]

I would lean toward plexiglass or something similar. Reason being I could see thru it and light would also go thru it, so no need to have to rig up lighting inside. Those pesky LED lights put out RF which could affect the accuracy of the scale.

Frank

 

[6BRA]

@JustDreaming

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[C.E.Smith043]

I would lean toward plexiglass or something similar. Reason being I could see thru it and light would also go thru it, so no need to have to rig up lighting inside. Those pesky LED lights put out RF which could affect the accuracy of the scale.

Frank

Does plexiglass cause static build up???

 

[K22]

My beam balance is mounted on a shelve, at eye level, on a glass plate. I believe the eye level location is critical for accurate reading of the balance. The glass plate provides a stable surface.

No sure anything more elaborate is necessary for an indoor, non-portable set up. I don't experience any "wind currents" in the room that affect the use of the balance.

 

[Fast14riot]

Does plexiglass cause static build up???

Acrylic is an insulator, so it can build static charge, most noticeable with low humidity and when in contact with other insulating materials. You can ground it easily to eliminate the issue, or use anti static cleaners. The dryer sheet trick like used for powder measures works well, too.

 

[Bill Norris]

This simple plex-i-glass shield works well when the A C or fan is on.

 

[Dimner]

Just a random thought, might want to look at 3d printer enclosures. Seems like they would do the trick. Plenty of plans online and plenty of pre built solutions.

 

[quest450]

This is my portable setup

 

[6BRA]

Does plexiglass cause static build up???

I haven't seen it in mine. Been using 2 years on V4. His enclosure is way more sturdy than the factory wind screen.