Can someone recommend place to buy a scale?

[Healinya]

I have been using a small digital scale that I bought in my earlier years (it was more for recreation :wink: ) It's wonderful, but small and only measures up to 8 oz. I don't want to spend a ton on it, just a basic scale that goes up to two pounds or so and as low as a gram. TY

 

[beadella]

I just got what appears to be a VERY good one from a place called Texas Naturals. It has a high weight capacity, a front display so the numbers don't get covered by the bowl or bucket you are weighing, and an available AC cord, which I thought was excellent! I am definatly NOT the be-all authority on scales but this one impressed me by the features, and the company seemed like a good place as well. You can get them with a google search.

 

[ilovedoxies]

I got mine on ebay for about $20.

 

[Tabitha]

I got mine on ebay too. It goes up to 72# (I think) and I gave less than $30.00 for it.

 

[Healinya]

Actually, the one I am using came from ebay - oldwillknott was the seller. I'll dig thru wht he is seeling, cuz it's prolly in the 20-30$ range. I was just seeing if anyone had 'the godsend of soapmaking scales' lol

*editing to add: Ok, here's what I bought http://cgi.ebay.com:80/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 0081815578

The weight is plenty high enough, and I still have my baby scale if I only need .01 of an ounce.

 

[Sarah333]

I am looking for a scale to purchase and I could use some advice. There seems so many out there yet I can find practically no reviews. What is necessary in a good digital scale? What brand do you prefer? All the resolution of .1oz and 1 g stuff they talk about is a bit greek to me. Also, what kind of capacity should the scale have?

As I am new to soap making, I want something as accurate as possible but don't want to pay out the ying yang for it. I also want something that I won't need to replace a year from now when I'm looking into doing larger batches.

I appreciate any help!

 

[Healinya]

Sorry Sarah, just noticed your post. If you are still looking.. I was very happy with the one I bought. I don't know brand names, but I bought it from the same seller I bought another scale from him back in 2002, and that one still works just fine.

 

[BubbleBitch]

hey there, this is the one I am looking into getting.
Nothing fancy, just functional.


http://www.amazon.com/Escali-Primo-Digi ... 191&sr=8-1

Let us know what you decided on!

 

[mamaT]

scales on ebay

I bought my scales on ebay for less than $20.00 with shipping from the seller justpoundsandounces. The scale is digital with oz and gm goes to 50 pounds. Battery operated or plug in, works great.

 

[carebear]

I've got an Escali (actually two) and it's great. And I abuse that thing.

2# sounds like a lot. But soon you'll be looking for a 10#er...

 

[Soapmaker Man]

Fantastic seller, fantastic scale!!!! Mine is still in fantastic shape! His price today is better than it used to be for this scale....snatch it up!

http://www.oldwillknottscales.com/my-weigh-kd7000.aspx

Paul :wink:

 

[carebear]

Fantastic seller, fantastic scale!!!! Mine is still in fantastic shape! His price today is better than it used to be for this scale....snatch it up!

http://www.oldwillknottscales.com/my-weigh-kd7000.aspx

Paul :wink:

I have this one as well (I have 3 different scales depending on what weights I'm working with) and like it very much. It took a bit of adjustment - I had to figure out that I can set the scale to respond to weight more quickly and that I can set the auto-off to a longer period - but once I got it set up it was perfect.