pedresel on tue 12 sep 00
I don't think you need a removeable plate. Skip the scoop -- you can
weigh in any sort of container. Be sure to get the tare bar so you can
zero the scale with the container and just read the weight of the
contents -- saves tons of subtraction. Get the extra weights -- the
best thing about a triple beam is that you can weigh precisely over a
large range.
And treat your balance well -- it is your primary standard so if it is
messed up, everything will be messed up.
-- Evan in W. Richland where the rain has convinced a bunch of
shrub-steppe plants to bloom at a weird time of year.
Paul Lewing on tue 12 sep 00
Toni,
You definitely need the extra weights, but I'm not sure what those other
gizmos are. But then I've been using the same cut-off bleach jug as a
container on my scale for about 25 years now.
And I know some people prefer the digital scales, but I've used a number
of them at schools around the country, and I prefer my old triple-beam.
Before you order a new scale from Ohaus, look for a used one at police
auctions. Two groups of people all have gram scales- potters and drug
dealers.
Paul Lewing, Seattle
Earl Brunner on tue 12 sep 00
I vote for this one too. I have had mine for 30 years,
works great!
Ron Roy wrote:
>
> Yes get the weights - they are useful for weiging large amounts and
> checking the scale.
>
> Forget the scoop but get the model with the tare beam. Then you can use
> what ever container you like to weigh with. The flat plate will work just
> fine.
>
> RR
>
> >Dear Clayart friends, since I am one of those people who usually arrives one
> >day late for the sale, I have to ask. Besides, its all your fault. Reading
> >your posts gave me the final courage to start mixing and testing my own
> >glazes. (Feels great, thanks.) Now I think my neighbor the chemist would like
> >his scale back and it is time to purchase my own. I am looking at Ohaus
> >brand, triple beam in the catalogues. Do you prefer the removable plate? Need
> >the maxi scoop? How about the extra weights? I look forward to your opinions
> >on this since many of you work with these things everyday. Thanks. TONI
> >SMITH, off to work on my artist statement which I think should be written on
> >a blackboard because it too seems like a work in progress.
>
> Ron Roy
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> Ontario, Canada
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Larry Phillips on tue 12 sep 00
TONICLAYS@AOL.COM wrote:
>
> I am looking at Ohaus brand, triple beam in the catalogues.
> Do you prefer the removable plate? Need the maxi scoop?
Doesn't matter. Get the one with the tare beam, and you can use any
container you like.
> How about the extra weights?
I took a look at them and decided that for the extra money, I didn't
need them, even though I needed the facility. So here's how I did mine:
1. Go to the nearest sporting goods store that sells fishing gear.
2. Buy a few weights. Guess at the sizes. They're cheap, so
buy a range of weights.
3. Weigh out enough material (water is fine) to require a weighing
using extra weights.
4. Place the movable weights at the proper spots
5. Hang ever larger weights on the place where the extra weights belong,
and stop when one of then tips the scales.
6. Using a largish drill (3/8", 1/2"), drill out material until it
balances exactly. Be careful as you approach the proper weight.
7. This should cost you less than $5 and a little time.
--
Hukt on fonix werkt fer me!
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TONICLAYS@AOL.COM on tue 12 sep 00
Dear Clayart friends, since I am one of those people who usually arrives one
day late for the sale, I have to ask. Besides, its all your fault. Reading
your posts gave me the final courage to start mixing and testing my own
glazes. (Feels great, thanks.) Now I think my neighbor the chemist would like
his scale back and it is time to purchase my own. I am looking at Ohaus
brand, triple beam in the catalogues. Do you prefer the removable plate? Need
the maxi scoop? How about the extra weights? I look forward to your opinions
on this since many of you work with these things everyday. Thanks. TONI
SMITH, off to work on my artist statement which I think should be written on
a blackboard because it too seems like a work in progress.
Diane G. Echlin on tue 12 sep 00
Yes, you definitely want the maxi scoop if you will be doing larger batches of
glaze. On the other hand, my triple beam scale has been gathering dust since I got
a nifty digital scale that weighs in ounces, grams, or "units" and I *love* how
quickly it weighs things out. if I need a larger receptacle for the ingredients I
measure, there is a "zero" setting to accomodate it. Also comes with a couple
"certified" weights to guarantee accuraccy.
Diane in CT
TONICLAYS@AOL.COM wrote:
> Dear Clayart friends, since I am one of those people who usually arrives one
> day late for the sale, I have to ask. Besides, its all your fault. Reading
> your posts gave me the final courage to start mixing and testing my own
> glazes. (Feels great, thanks.) Now I think my neighbor the chemist would like
> his scale back and it is time to purchase my own. I am looking at Ohaus
> brand, triple beam in the catalogues. Do you prefer the removable plate? Need
> the maxi scoop? How about the extra weights? I look forward to your opinions
> on this since many of you work with these things everyday. Thanks. TONI
> SMITH, off to work on my artist statement which I think should be written on
> a blackboard because it too seems like a work in progress.
>
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Ron Roy on tue 12 sep 00
Yes get the weights - they are useful for weiging large amounts and
checking the scale.
Forget the scoop but get the model with the tare beam. Then you can use
what ever container you like to weigh with. The flat plate will work just
fine.
RR
>Dear Clayart friends, since I am one of those people who usually arrives one
>day late for the sale, I have to ask. Besides, its all your fault. Reading
>your posts gave me the final courage to start mixing and testing my own
>glazes. (Feels great, thanks.) Now I think my neighbor the chemist would like
>his scale back and it is time to purchase my own. I am looking at Ohaus
>brand, triple beam in the catalogues. Do you prefer the removable plate? Need
>the maxi scoop? How about the extra weights? I look forward to your opinions
>on this since many of you work with these things everyday. Thanks. TONI
>SMITH, off to work on my artist statement which I think should be written on
>a blackboard because it too seems like a work in progress.
Ron Roy
93 Pegasus Trail
Scarborough
Ontario, Canada
M1G 3N8
Evenings 416-439-2621
Fax 416-438-7849
chrisclarke on tue 12 sep 00
Toni,
I've had an ohaus for years. I like the (dont' know the name) scoop that sits
on the claw. It holds a suprising amount! But it limits you to having to use only
that scoop. Being able to change out things is always nice. I purchased the extra
weights about a year ago, my god, they are great! A total must! I also have some
referbished toledo scales, big black ones. They take up alot of room and I always
go back to the ohaus. You will not regret mixing your own glazes, I just got a
test kiln and have tested over fifty glazes in the last four days! Now I take the
good ones and retest in the big kiln. Cone6 oxidation if you need some help.
chris@ccpots
TONICLAYS@AOL.COM wrote:
> Dear Clayart friends, since I am one of those people who usually arrives one
> day late for the sale, I have to ask. Besides, its all your fault. Reading
> your posts gave me the final courage to start mixing and testing my own
> glazes. (Feels great, thanks.) Now I think my neighbor the chemist would like
> his scale back and it is time to purchase my own. I am looking at Ohaus
> brand, triple beam in the catalogues. Do you prefer the removable plate? Need
> the maxi scoop? How about the extra weights? I look forward to your opinions
> on this since many of you work with these things everyday. Thanks. TONI
> SMITH, off to work on my artist statement which I think should be written on
> a blackboard because it too seems like a work in progress.
>
> ______________________________________________________________________________
> Send postings to clayart@lsv.ceramics.org
>
> You may look at the archives for the list or change your subscription
> settings from http://www.ceramics.org/clayart/
>
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Julie Ryan on wed 13 sep 00
I just bought an Ohaus triple beam scale on eBay for $35 plus shipping. They
retail for over $100, so you may want to check this out. If you've never
used eBay before (I hadn't), check it out at www.ebay.com. Search for "gram
scale" and you'll probably find several listed. I watched for awhile to get
an idea of what they were going for. Then I registered and bid, and it was
kind of fun! Good luck!
Julie Ryan in Dallas, where it finally rained yesterday after 73 days!
You wrote:
>>I am looking at Ohaus brand, triple beam in the catalogues.
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Lamar, Luke on wed 13 sep 00
I love my Ohaus. I recommend getting the extra weights. I don't care much
for the scoop - too difficult to weigh large amounts.
If cost is a factor, check out some of the auction sites (www.ebay.com). You
can get a used one at up to half the cost of a new one. You can use your
chemist friends extra weights to calibrate a used one.
Luke
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