Scales

[pineywoods]

So we kinda talked about scales the other day and so I took some pics to show what I use

The first is a 44 lb mechanical scale I got on sale at Gander Mountain it works good but can be a pain to zero, balance the meat lug, and read with the lug on




Next is postal scales I got at Sam's Club with a remote read out





They are both very accurate but i do prefer the postal scales as it does the tare weight for you and its got a larger platform and the remote readout is great. It runs off electric or batteries (remote is battery only)

 

[pineywoods]

I also use a small digital kitchen scale I didn't get pics of

 

[mulepackin]

Was the postal scale in the office supply section at Sams? I've got a mechanical ounce scale, but I don't trust it. (spose I should just check it against some standards)

 

[pineywoods]

Yes thats where it was and I think around 50 bucks not stainless but since the meat is in the lugs I don't think its any problem. The first few times I used both to double check them and both seem very accurate. For light measurements I got a cheap digital kitchen scale that goes to like 12 lbs max

 

[mossymo]

We have a electronic postal scale we purchased off eBay that reads up to 44 lbs. and down to the ounce. For heavier projects the in-laws that live a mile away have a butcher shop counter style scale we use.

 

[sumosmoke]

Those both look like great tools for the sausage making you're getting yourself into, as well as measuring out the TQ. Nice setup there, Jerry

 

[kookie]

I got a postal scale that is stainless on top and remote digital readout and goes up to 150 lbs......I got it at a swap meet when I was in Tulsa. Picked it up for $67.... My dad has one similer to it that he got at Northern tools. He paid alittle more than I did though........Also have a dial scale that only goes up to 6 pounds....