RayburnGuy Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 Can anyone recommend a good set of scales for weighing baits, ballast, etc. and where to find them? I did a search on "scales" and "weighing" and didn't find the answer I was looking for. Not sure if the answer isn't there or if I'm just not entering the right search phrase. thanks guys, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whittler Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 Can anyone recommend a good set of scales for weighing baits, ballast, etc. and where to find them? I did a search on "scales" and "weighing" and didn't find the answer I was looking for. Not sure if the answer isn't there or if I'm just not entering the right search phrase. thanks guys, Ben Get a set of powder scales, either online from a shooting supplier or from a local gunshop. They are economical and have more than enough accuracy for lure building. You can also get a set of didital postal scales at a reasonable price but most only read to the nearest 1/10 ounce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 Your local head shop will likely stock them (so I was told). Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 http://cgi.ebay.com/DigiWeigh-Digital-Pocket-Scale-Laboratory-G-OZ-OZT-DWT-/110626545970?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c1db2132 Ben, Here's the $20 (shipping included) pocket size digital scale I got off Ebay (retail). Works fine and it's still working after 6 yrs. The little plastic protective cover is useful. Lay it on the scale before you turn it on, the scale zeros, then you can put unwieldy items like a large crankbait with trebles on the scale, as long as they don't exceed the 8 oz max weight. It weighs in various units - hundredths of an ounce, grams, etc, etc. Is it accurate to within 2%? Probably, but it doesn't matter as long as it weighs lure components consistently, from batch to batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted December 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 Whittler, I gave away a set of reloading equipment complete with scales, dies and the whole nine yards. Didn't figure I'd need it anymore. As Bugs Bunny would say, "What a maroon". Dave I'm so out of touch I probably wouldn't recognize a head shop if I saw one. Bob I checked out the scale you posted the link for and they must have been on sale. Only $14.94 with shipping included. Didn't figure I'd find a better deal than that so I snapped it up. thanks guys, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawjacker Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 Whittler, I gave away a set of reloading equipment complete with scales, dies and the whole nine yards. Didn't figure I'd need it anymore. As Bugs Bunny would say, "What a maroon". Dave I'm so out of touch I probably wouldn't recognize a head shop if I saw one. Bob I checked out the scale you posted the link for and they must have been on sale. Only $14.94 with shipping included. Didn't figure I'd find a better deal than that so I snapped it up. thanks guys, Ben the scales that i have came from staples they are postage scales and have both ounces and grams settings on them they were less than 20 bucks and have been going strong for close to 10 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Your local head shop will likely stock them (so I was told). Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron g Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 (edited) If you have a Target store near you they have a small scale made by Kitrics that is a 3 in 1 scale that I have for just the purpose you described. It weightes in oz. and gr. goes max 72oz. or 2000g. Cost is $30.00. OOPS! should have read all the post. See you found one. Sorry. Edited December 29, 2010 by ron g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
