Author Topic: Triple beam scale (Read 1668 times)

scottly · « **on:** January 05, 2017, 05:16:00 PM »

On another thread, the subject of triple beam scales came up, so rather than hijack that thread, I'm starting a new one.
My scale's beam mounted counterweights only went up to 610 grams, even though the max capacity was labeled 2610. Optional counterweights were required to measure the max, and came in a set of one 500 gram and 2 1000 gram. The extra weights hang from grooved posts in the right end of the beam. By trial and error, I found that the 500 gram counterweight was 147.5 grams, and the 1000 gram was 295 grams.

754 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 05, 2017, 05:56:45 PM »

Same scale as i got.... thanks for the tip.....I can make those.
So it will weigh anythink in our motors, except the crank.
I like using it and comparing parts I make vs stock parts..

scottly · « **Reply #2 on:** January 05, 2017, 06:15:52 PM »

Also, note there is a lightly knurled knob on the left side, under the platform; this is used to "zero" the scale.

BomberMann650 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 05, 2017, 07:30:44 PM »

I havent seen one of those in a LONG time. Kids these days use cheap chinese digital scales and a nickel coin to weigh out their stash

754 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 05, 2017, 07:41:39 PM »

Hey we are VINTAGE guys...we have VINTAGE stuff....

scottly · « **Reply #5 on:** January 05, 2017, 08:03:12 PM »

The vintage weed scales were stamped out of sheet steel, and had a roach-clip to hold the baggie!

Stev-o · « **Reply #6 on:** January 05, 2017, 08:53:22 PM »

Quote from: scottly on January 05, 2017, 08:03:12 PM

The vintage weed scales were stamped out of sheet steel, and had a roach-clip to hold the baggie!

Sounds like you know by experience!

BTW - nickels were send to test scales, only common coin that is pure (nickle) and weighs 5 grams.

BomberMann650 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 05, 2017, 08:58:49 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on January 05, 2017, 08:53:22 PM

Quote from: scottly on January 05, 2017, 08:03:12 PM
The vintage weed scales were stamped out of sheet steel, and had a roach-clip to hold the baggie!

Sounds like you know by experience!

BTW - nickels were send to test scales, only common coin that is pure (nickle) and weighs 5 grams.

Stevo seems to have some experience in this too

754 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 05, 2017, 09:13:30 PM »

Pot was mandatory in the 70,s

scottly · « **Reply #9 on:** January 05, 2017, 09:32:24 PM »

To quote Freewheelin' Franklin, "Dope will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no dope".

754 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 05, 2017, 09:51:50 PM »

Just realized..these younguns may not know what a nicklebag is....not a band from Canada..
Or Acapulco Gold...or paraquat.
A few years back we had BC Thunder#$%*.........not an AC/DC tribute band..

BomberMann650 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 05, 2017, 10:26:02 PM »

Well Frank, I'm not as young as some of these new high times models and instragram kidz. But I think you'll be happy to know, somethings havent gone the way of the Dodo yet.

The nickelbag still exists, but adjusting for the rate of inflation it is now known as "a dimebag". A great guitar playing texan cowboy from hell carried that mantle unto his death.
BC thunder#$%* has relocated its base of operations to Alaska, and is now sold as AK Thunder#$%*
Acupulco Gold is a great-great-great-great-grandfather who has sired many offspring.
And you can still get a lid for $40. It's Pre ground surplus bud that sometimes comes with a free pack of rolling papers.

I hope that restores some of your faith in my generation.

754 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 05, 2017, 10:35:58 PM »

I f***ing love this thread

Stev-o · « **Reply #13 on:** January 06, 2017, 06:59:52 AM »

Quote from: scottly on January 05, 2017, 09:32:24 PM

To quote Freewheelin' Franklin, "Dope will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no dope".

The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers!

754 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 06, 2017, 07:50:00 AM »

Dont forget the cat, and the VDub van...

Stev-o · « **Reply #15 on:** January 06, 2017, 07:58:59 AM »

Quote from: 754 on January 06, 2017, 07:50:00 AM

Dont forget the cat, and the VDub van...

Fat Freddies Cat, I dont remember the Vdub...

CycleRanger · « **Reply #16 on:** January 06, 2017, 08:34:26 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on January 05, 2017, 08:53:22 PM

Quote from: scottly on January 05, 2017, 08:03:12 PM
The vintage weed scales were stamped out of sheet steel, and had a roach-clip to hold the baggie!
Sounds like you know by experience!

BTW - nickels were send to test scales, only common coin that is pure (nickle) and weighs 5 grams.

And zinc pennies weigh 2.5 grams...

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #17 on:** January 06, 2017, 11:17:01 AM »

And an eighth of serious bud just cost US60$ in Costa Rica. Pricey. Not trash street weed. Colorado price and quality. And we are now holding.But hey beers here are US3$ too.

Duanob · « **Reply #18 on:** January 06, 2017, 01:16:07 PM »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on January 06, 2017, 11:17:01 AM

And an eighth of serious bud just cost US60$ in Costa Rica. Pricey. Not trash street weed. Colorado price and quality. And we are now holding.But hey beers here are US3$ too.

Yeah CR isn't the inexpensive paradise it once was. Hookers are still legal, right?

City Boy · « **Reply #19 on:** January 06, 2017, 02:24:18 PM »

Norbert the narc!!Phineous Freak.

Stev-o · « **Reply #20 on:** January 06, 2017, 02:25:41 PM »

Quote from: Duanob on January 06, 2017, 01:16:07 PM

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on January 06, 2017, 11:17:01 AM
And an eighth of serious bud just cost US60$ in Costa Rica. Pricey. Not trash street weed. Colorado price and quality. And we are now holding.But hey beers here are US3$ too.

Yeah CR isn't the inexpensive paradise it once was. Hookers are still legal, right?

You mean "travel guides"...yes!

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #21 on:** January 06, 2017, 06:23:54 PM »

On my list

How about setting up a 'go fund me' page so I can commit suicide by sex! I only have these 3 months to live?

754 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 06, 2017, 07:47:16 PM »

The cat would always #$%* in someones boot..
The van...enjoy

CycleRanger · « **Reply #23 on:** January 06, 2017, 08:26:42 PM »

Still waiting..

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Author Topic: Triple beam scale (Read 1668 times)