scale question, calibration, toad 67
You did not say what model of beam scale:
But you might try this.
The little gizmo that is on the end of the beam that holds the powder pan usually has a screw on the bottom for access to calibration weights inside a holder calibrating the scale using something like shotgun lead pellets inside to fine tune add and subtract weight at zero. You can sometimes hear them rattle if you shake the powder pan holder
Next their should be a glue that would glue it back on other than JB weld. such as several glues made by locktite in gel form that are fast set and user friendly.
First as a test leave the indicator off place the pan on the scale beam and it should indicate unbalanced somewhat, needing more weight on the beam, add shotgun pellets #8 or #9 shot size into the powder pan until it zero's, then check with a calibration weight. (Not all powder pans weigh the same and this is how some balance beam scales are zero calibrated. If it's a RCBS send it back to factory and they will repair or give you a new one, usually. (lifetime warranty)
But you might try this.
The little gizmo that is on the end of the beam that holds the powder pan usually has a screw on the bottom for access to calibration weights inside a holder calibrating the scale using something like shotgun lead pellets inside to fine tune add and subtract weight at zero. You can sometimes hear them rattle if you shake the powder pan holder
Next their should be a glue that would glue it back on other than JB weld. such as several glues made by locktite in gel form that are fast set and user friendly.
First as a test leave the indicator off place the pan on the scale beam and it should indicate unbalanced somewhat, needing more weight on the beam, add shotgun pellets #8 or #9 shot size into the powder pan until it zero's, then check with a calibration weight. (Not all powder pans weigh the same and this is how some balance beam scales are zero calibrated. If it's a RCBS send it back to factory and they will repair or give you a new one, usually. (lifetime warranty)
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10-10=RCBS. I've been on hold with them for an hour now and they just told me that They'll call me within 24 hours. Maybe I'm over thinking that this should be so simple. If I add weight to the end of it all I should have to do is re zero it by turning the leveling wheel to bring the pointer back to the line. Then if I add whatever amount to the pan all I'd have to do is move the scale to get it to balance out and that would be my weight. By adding some weight with JB how would that be any different than using it on an un level table and then readjusting the scale. Sometimes I over think such simple things. Here is my scale:http://www.midwayusa.com/product/415607/rcbs-model-1010-magnetic-powder-scale-1010-grain-capacity
quote:Originally posted by Okie743
You did not say what model of beam scale:
But you might try this.
The little gizmo that is on the end of the beam that holds the powder pan usually has a screw on the bottom for access to calibration weights inside a holder calibrating the scale using something like shotgun lead pellets inside to fine tune add and subtract weight at zero. You can sometimes hear them rattle if you shake the powder pan holder
Next their should be a glue that would glue it back on other than JB weld. such as several glues made by locktite in gel form that are fast set and user friendly.
First as a test leave the indicator off place the pan on the scale beam and it should indicate unbalanced somewhat, needing more weight on the beam, add shotgun pellets #8 or #9 shot size into the powder pan until it zero's, then check with a calibration weight. (Not all powder pans weigh the same and this is how some balance beam scales are zero calibrated. If it's a RCBS send it back to factory and they will repair or give you a new one, usually. (lifetime warranty)0 -
You are probably correct! You can add a weight to simulate the JB first by using a maskking tape, etc and then check for calibration. The balance beam calibrations weights I mentioned on that one is in the power pan holder cup and held on by a machine screw and usually shotgun lead pellets. You can change the pellets inside so as the beam scale will sit balanced on a level surface with the balance screw centered if needed or desired.
RCBS will make it correct, but you might have to mail in your scale.
I've bought beam scales dirt cheap that had the powder pan missing and found powder pans by themselves and calibrated the factory method I mentioned of adjusting the pan holder weights. You can always check with calibration with weights.
I would test with just few grains and even .1 grains when calibrating.
RCBS will make it right. I have not talked to their customer service in awhile, sure hope they have not went down the drain like several others. I have several on my XXit list and don't buy their products anymore due to bad customer service. (really a shame that companies now days leave a customer on hold for several minutes then not do what they indicate on phone nor call back as promised)
I usually try emails first and I'll have a record of their promises, etc. (usually most all's reply back is slow and weak until they get started replying, but at least I'm not hanging on the phone. Almost as bad as sitting in a Dr's office for hours waiting on an appointment that was made months earlier. (sickening)
I currently use a digital scale for faster power measuring, BUT a beam scale is sitting by and I check to make sure the digital is reading correct quite often. I seen a digital scale indicating wrong one time after I had measured several loads therefore I have two scales on the bench when trickling powder and make a comparison test quite often.0 -
Depends on how much weight you add. The level will only adjust so much and if you will note how light the 1/10 grain slider is. Also where you put the weight on the balance beam will affect how much you have to adjust. The further out it is, the greater the affect (torque). 0
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