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Thu Mar 09, 2006 8:01 am

Looking for a scale for my grain, but don't want to pay a fortune. I found a Digiweigh 35 for $14.95 online, plus $9 shipping. Anyone have any experience with this scale? I don't need a digital scale, but would like to weigh out a decent amount of grain (10-15lb) at a time. Thanks!
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Thu Mar 09, 2006 8:11 am

Well Capt, the specs on the scale look good, weighs to 35 lbs and accurate within .5grams. Looks like it would work great for brewing, baking, and postal needs. The price looks nice too.

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Thu Mar 09, 2006 8:18 am

Found this when I searched..

http://www.digitalscale.com/SHIPPING%20 ... MPARED.htm

It may help...
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Re: Scales: Can you help?

Thu Mar 09, 2006 8:47 am

Captain Kangabrew wrote:Looking for a scale for my grain, but don't want to pay a fortune.


My cheap solution was to get an ancient triple beam scale from ebay for $30 that will do just over 2# in .1g increments. Mostly I use it for hops, but when I get a new type of grain I will weigh out a lb or two and see how much volume it takes. Then when I brew I use volumetric measurements (my 2L measuring cup) to put the recipes together. Anything under a full lb I still do on the scale.

IIRC every type of base barley I've had has been .75L per lb. Wheat malt is generally .65L per lb.
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Thu Mar 09, 2006 9:03 am

For $5 more...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ULTRASHIP-35-DIGITA ... dZViewItem
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Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:17 am

Speyedr wrote:For $5 more...


Excellent! That deal might just be my triple-beam's first step toward retirement at the antique store.
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Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:27 am

Thanks Speyedr! Just order it. $14.60 + $15.90 S&H is an awsome price. Check out Old Will Knott's Ebay store, there are a few other versions. The one Speyedr posted has an AC and a stainless steel base. Not sure I need SS, but it was only $2 more. Definitely need the AC though.

Here is the broader link with all of his scales on Ebay

http://stores.ebay.com/www-OLDWILLKNOTT-com_Postal-Postage-Shipping_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZ1QQfclZ4QQfsubZ7QQftidZ2QQtZkm

I'm picking up two sack of grain this weekend and now I have a way to weigh it. I'm pumped! :aaron2
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I just bought one too... couldn't resist!
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