Weighing a cue

Spyral7

Spyral7

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I am going to purchase a postal scale in order to weigh my cues (among other things, ebay items, postage and the likes as well of course). I'm just wondering what I should be looking for. Most of the scales I'm seeing are accurate to .1 oz or so, I'm just wondering if this is accurate enough for say weighing a shaft or not. I'm not looking to spend a lot, but I want to get something that will work well for what I need it to do.

Also, if anyone knows a cheap-ish set of caliper's that I can use to measure diameter of shaft/tip, butt etc, that would be awesome as well. Just trying to get some of the basics so that if I decide to sell a cue on here I can give correct and accurate information.
 
I bought a cheap scale on Ebay for less then $10. It works good for weighing cues. It only weighs up to 2lbs., so it is not good for bigger items. I think a scale going to .1oz. should be ok. If someone can tell the difference in weight <.1oz., then they should be on the History channel's show 'Super Humans':D.

Good luck with everything!
 
Spyral7 said:
I am going to purchase a postal scale in order to weigh my cues (among other things, ebay items, postage and the likes as well of course). I'm just wondering what I should be looking for. Most of the scales I'm seeing are accurate to .1 oz or so, I'm just wondering if this is accurate enough for say weighing a shaft or not. I'm not looking to spend a lot, but I want to get something that will work well for what I need it to do.

Also, if anyone knows a cheap-ish set of caliper's that I can use to measure diameter of shaft/tip, butt etc, that would be awesome as well. Just trying to get some of the basics so that if I decide to sell a cue on here I can give correct and accurate information.
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You can pick up both items at Harbor Freight on the cheap and will meet your needs. Scale and 6" calipers should run you about $30.


http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-composite-digital-caliper-93293.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/digital-scale-95364.html


The composite calipers read in MM and SAE, plus you are less likely to scratch anything like you could with metal calipers.

Put a piece of clear tape kinda bunched up on the scale tray so shafts and butts have something to rest up against and not roll off.
 
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hangemhigh said:
You can pick up both items at Harbor Freight on the cheap and will meet your needs. Scale and 6" calipers should run you about $30.


http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-composite-digital-caliper-93293.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/digital-scale-95364.html


The composite calipers read in MM and SAE, plus you are less likely to scratch anything like you could with metal calipers.

Put a piece of clear tape kinda bunched up on the scale tray so shafts and butts have something to rest up against and not roll off.
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Thanks for the info hangemhigh. I didn`t know they carried the digital scale. Much thanks to ya sir.
Jeff
 
Just go to Walmart and buy a $20 digital food scale. The one I have is accurate to 0.10 oz. I measure everything in grams and convert back to ounces. A little more accurate that way.
 
Get your moneys worth- mines like 10yrs old and still state of the art.

Most of the smoke shops- have high quality digital scales, my caliper is a Cal-tronic 2, Etalon from Switzerland. (the caliper can be hooked to Epson Computer (hx-20,px-4 and px-8. also Etalon sp-1 and mf-1. mine came from a machine shop parts company- You will get great battery life and accurate measurements always. It will last a lifetime. When tapering shafts or fronts with like 20 + measurements a 1/16" apart you will like the break down to 10,000. of an inch. Its a dream on metric mode as well!! Mark
 
harbor freight is a great solution just remember the popsicle sticks and glue them down to the top of the scale so that you can balance the cue and it does not roll off.
 
Spyral7 said:
I am going to purchase a postal scale in order to weigh my cues (among other things, ebay items, postage and the likes as well of course). I'm just wondering what I should be looking for. Most of the scales I'm seeing are accurate to .1 oz or so, I'm just wondering if this is accurate enough for say weighing a shaft or not. I'm not looking to spend a lot, but I want to get something that will work well for what I need it to do.

Also, if anyone knows a cheap-ish set of caliper's that I can use to measure diameter of shaft/tip, butt etc, that would be awesome as well. Just trying to get some of the basics so that if I decide to sell a cue on here I can give correct and accurate information.
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Pretty much any postal scale will work. .1 ounce is certainly enough accuracy, even for shafts. Good luck.
 
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