Question On Scales, Not Fish Scales, But Weight Scales

[bassguy]

I was wondering what type of scales are being used to measure your baits. I know we're talking

grams here. I was thinking of picking one up if not too expensive.

 

Jerry

[HAWGFAN]

Most digital scales that are used for reloading ammo will display grains and grams.  You could convert to ounces if that isn't available.  There are free cell phone apps that will do the calculation for you.  Some of these type scales are getting pretty affordable.  I've seen some simpler models for around $30, such as the Frankford Arsenal DS-750, from Midway USA.  You could probably find some used ones on eBay.  I don't have any experience with postage scales.

[wchilton]

Scales used for reloading are ok as long as they can measure the capacity you want.  For reloading, things are small (no more than tens of grams).  When talking scales, higher capacity usually means lower accuracy/precision.  You want the scale to have a range suitable to the application.  The scale I use most will weigh a max of 1000g at 0.1 g accuracy.  You probably don't need more than about 100g capacity for most lures (translates to between 3 and 4 oz), but you may want some extra capacity to weigh casting materials or uncut wood blocks etc.  There are scales that will measure in several different units (grams, oz, grains, etc.).  Look for one that has the units you need and save yourself the trouble of having to convert units. 

[bass100]

I use the digital scales from the post office.  I think they cost $30.  They weigh in grams, ounces, and pounds up to 5 lbs.  They are very accurate and affordable.  If I am correct you can order them off of their website and they will deliver for free.

[bass100]

Here are the scales I use:  https://store.usps.com/store/browse/productDetailSingleSku.jsp?categoryNav=false&navAction=push&navCount=0&productId=P_842299&categoryId=shipping-supplies

 

They are $24.99.  Sorry the shipping is not free but you can get them in your post office.  If they don't have them tell them you want one and they will get it. 

[mark poulson]

I have several scales that I use for various things, but this http://www.harborfreight.com/digital-pocket-scale-93543.html is the one I use all the time for any of the smaller stuff.  

 

Bob,

I use that scale, too, for smaller stuff, and a weight watcher's scale for bigger stuff.

[BobP]

I got a small digital Chinese scale off of Ebay for about $25.  It weighs in 1/10 grams and 1/100 oz, up to 5 or 6 oz max, which I feel is the right accuracy for determining ballast and hardware on crankbaits.   When I'm reproducing a crankbait, I like to match the weight to within 2/100 oz of the original, and this scale allows that.

[bassguy]

Thanks for everyone's input.

 

Jerry

[bassguy]

I have several scales that I use for various things, but this http://www.harborfreight.com/digital-pocket-scale-93543.html is the one I use all the time for any of the smaller stuff.  

 

This one looks like it would be perfect. I checked out one from Staples for around $20 but it went upwards of 5000 gm, which is around 11 plus pounds.

 

Jerry

[Travis]

I bought mine at a head shop for cheap and was very precise based on the balance weight sets at work.

[Matt Moreau]

I have a scale I got for weighing food at Home Goods for $15. it weighs Grams and ounces up to 5lb

[RayburnGuy]

For me a scales accuracy isn't as important as it's consistency. It really doesn't matter to me if the scale I'm using differs from the actual weight by a few tenths of a gram as long as it makes the same error each and every time. If I'm trying to match a commercial lure I can weigh that lure and even if my scale differs from the manufacturers advertised weight I can still duplicate the bait by matching the readout from the scale I'm using.

 

Ben

[bassguy]

I do have a postage scale, but it only weighs in lbs and oz, or kilos. So me being curious, I weighed some finished baits. I weighed 10 baits one at a time, and all but one weighed 1.2 oz., I was stunned.