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Re: [Digital scale and level]

Subject: Re: [Digital scale and level]
From: Chris Beck <EuropaChris@netscape.net>
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 12:03:04
For a scale I've been using an Ohaus Scout, 400g capacity unit with .1g
resolution.  I would not get anything less than that.  If you get 1g or 2g
resolution, for the smaller batches of epoxy, the potential to be
significantly out of proportion is high.  I bought it from balances.com for
US$110, I think.  They always have specials on balances.  The digital balance
works slick with a mixing ratio chart.  Just put the epoxy and hardner in
squeeze bottles and away you go.  Fast and convenient.

For a level, we are just using a high quality carpenter level.  I haven't seen
a need to use a digital, but if the need arises, I'll get one.  The bubble
level takes more care and time, but I think the accuracy is just fine.  That's
my opinion, of course.

Chris
XS Mono A159


Andrew Sarangan <europaxs@usa.net> wrote:
> 
> I am buying a few tools in prepartion for my Europa project. I have a
couple
> of questions, and I hope someone can answer.
> 
> Digital scale: what accuracy is required from a digital scale? I have seen
> ranges from 0.001g to 2g accuracy. Walmart sells a digital kitchen scale
for
> $20 with a 2g accuracy. Is this good enough?
> 
> Digital level: What specs should I look for? Is this tool really neessary?
> What's wrong with a carpenters spirit level? 
> 
> Thanks!!
> 
> 
> 



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