What do you put under your A&D scale?

[sgav8r]

I recently took delivery of two A&D balances. One is a brand new FX-120i purchased from CE (earmarked for my incoming ATV4).

I also snagged a used (though it appears brand new) FX-300iN off eBay. The original plan was a ST for this, but I think it will sit and wait for the IP system (I actually have a 3rd FX and a ST enroute!). Yeah I went on a bit of a tear but that’s life. I guess I’ll have three scales/systems (eventually).

I got the two set up side by side on my bench last night and I was playing around with them. They weigh the same weight either exactly identical or within .02gn of each other (both calibrated with the same 100g weight). Pretty good because that could easily be down to environmental factors.

The FX-300iN required a little extra programming to take it out of NTEP mode but easy peasy. Here they are…

I’ve ordered an antistatic mat from Amazon to put under them. I’ve seen people put other things under these balances too, such as granite slabs and other platforms. My bench is quite sturdy, no vibrations, and it’s on a basement concrete floor. Not 100% micrometer certified even and level, but the scales are leveled nicely and operating as they should.

I’m just looking for any suggestions, recommendations, or examples of what others have done to support these delicate instruments!
Pics are great.

 

[60723]

Nothing under mine but the bench

 

[6BRA]

Granite remnant cut to size..

 

[sgav8r]

Granite remnant cut to size..

What does something like that run? And where do you find them?

 

[dthomas]

Mine just sits on the bench. Bench is solid and screwed to the wall.

 

[D Coots]

I put my motorcycle lift under mine. Infinite adjustment. Reloading on one end, bullet press on other.

 

[rwj]

Dryer sheet under scale to minimize static…

 

[rwj]

What does something like that run? And where do you find them?

Countertop shops typically have remnants they will sell or give to you…

 

[6BRA]

Granite remnant cut to size..

50 bucks if you find the right counter top place.

 

[Krogen]

Yeah I went on a bit of a tear but that’s life. I guess I’ll have three scales/systems (eventually).

After you're up and running with all the goodies, I'd sure like to see a side-by-side comparison. I bet others on the forum would also be interested.

My V4 is on its way. It's supposed to be exported tomorrow.

 

[Rick Richard]

Just the wooden bench top

 

[madmixerman]

Sits on a wooden desk.

 

[sgav8r]

After you're up and running with all the goodies, I'd sure like to see a side-by-side comparison. I bet others on the forum would also be interested.

My V4 is on its way. It's supposed to be exported tomorrow.

I will for sure. Who knows how long it will be before the IP system, but side by sides between the V4 and the ST are a sure thing at the very least!

Incidentally, I just got the shipping notification from MacDonald today on the V4. The ST is set to arrive tomorrow, so I figure that’s good timing. I’ll probably have a good week to devote to learning the ST before the V4 arrives. From what I’ve researched I anticipate a GREAT deal more “fiddling” to be a thing with the ST. I suspect the V4 will be more or less “plug and play”. Also, I bought the riser-mod draft shield in anticipation of that, as I really don’t want to mess around with shims under the device, or throwing the scale off balance for various powder calibrations.

 

[Dgd6mm]

3/4" stained Red Oak benchtop.

 

[sgav8r]

3/4" stained Red Oak benchtop.

Oooo I’d like to see a pic of that. Sounds nice.

 

[ridgeway]

1/2 thick stainless plate with 4 isolator feet.

 

[JFrank]

No need to put anything under the balance.

 

[14Copperhead]

Granite remnant cut to size..

+1 for this. Stopped by a local counter mfg and the owner let me pick out a piece of scrap granite for free. Nice and heavy for a base on my workbench.

 

[Ron Gorski]

I use an anti-static mat,

 

[Straightshooter1]

I recently took delivery of two A&D balances. One is a brand new FX-120i purchased from CE (earmarked for my incoming ATV4).

I also snagged a used (though it appears brand new) FX-300iN off eBay. The original plan was a ST for this, but I think it will sit and wait for the IP system (I actually have a 3rd FX and a ST enroute!). Yeah I went on a bit of a tear but that’s life. I guess I’ll have three scales/systems (eventually).

I got the two set up side by side on my bench last night and I was playing around with them. They weigh the same weight either exactly identical or within .02gn of each other (both calibrated with the same 100g weight). Pretty good because that could easily be down to environmental factors.

The FX-300iN required a little extra programming to take it out of NTEP mode but easy peasy. Here they are…
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I’ve ordered an antistatic mat from Amazon to put under them. I’ve seen people put other things under these balances too, such as granite slabs and other platforms. My bench is quite sturdy, no vibrations, and it’s on a basement concrete floor. Not 100% micrometer certified even and level, but the scales are leveled nicely and operating as they should.

I’m just looking for any suggestions, recommendations, or examples of what others have done to support these delicate instruments!
Pics are great.

Mine sits on a 1/2" thick piece of granite that has rubber pads, which all sits on an old very large heavy duty executive desk (the top being 1.5" thick. (note the computer screen right behind it, which doesn't effect the performance of the scale at all)