On 19/05/2015 9:18 AM, sf wrote:
> On 19 May 2015 11:37:11 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
>> On 2015-05-19, taxed and spent > wrote:
>>>
>>> "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
>>
>>> it does 0.01 ounces and 0.001 pounds
>>
>> Does it do 10 lbs?
>>
>> Typically, scales trade off preceision for range.
>>
>> One half ounce to ten pounds is a good range for the kitchen. Finer
>> precision typically reduces the range. You can buy scales that do
>> 0.01 ounce and will also weigh over 10 lbs, but bring $$$$.
>>
> I have a nice scale that is calibrated to weigh the usual numbers
> accurately. Go between them and it's a crap shoot. When I'm dividing
> dough into equal pieces by weight, I can weigh one, weigh more, go
> back to the first and the weight is significantly different.
>
Make sure the scale is sitting away from any joint in the surface of
your counter top. I had your problem until I realised that the formica
had distorted the substrate near the joins. I now check mine with a
couple of old Canadian dollar coins (looneys) that weigh 7 grams. The
new ones are lighter.
Graham

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