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Old 19-10-2003, 03:05 AM
Susan McIntosh
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Does anyone have a recommendation for a good scale? I want
a digital scale with a fairly small footprint that measures
partial ounces, can be zeroed during weighing, and can be
calibrated. Anything I should be requiring of my scale that
I haven't listed? I'll be using it mainly for baking.

thanks,
scoop

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Old 19-10-2003, 03:44 AM
H. W. Hans Kuntze
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Susan McIntosh wrote:

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good scale?


Not really, Susan, just a great scale. Soehnle Futura. Weighs up to 2 kg =

or the equivalent in ounces (switchable).

http://store.yahoo.com/bpm-n-bpm-store/sofufosc.html (

I got it from these people, absolut rock bottom price Sale price: $59.99 =

(110 list) and free shipping.
Worth every penny and accurate, great looking too.

--=20
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C=3D=A6-)=A7 H. W. Hans Kuntze, CMC, S.g.K. (_o_)
http://www.cmcchef.com ,
"Don't cry because it's over, Smile because it Happened"
_/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/=20

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Old 19-10-2003, 04:09 PM
Melba's Jammin'
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In article , Susan McIntosh
wrote:

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good scale? I want
a digital scale with a fairly small footprint that measures
partial ounces, can be zeroed during weighing, and can be
calibrated. Anything I should be requiring of my scale that
I haven't listed? I'll be using it mainly for baking.

thanks,
scoop


http://www.americastestkitchen.com/ratingCHART/644.htm

I have the EKS brand that's shown about halfway down the page. I love
it and have had it for at least 10 years. I think I bought it at
Wms-Sonoma -- it's been a long time, so I'm not sure. I'm very happy
with it. It measures in 1/4 oz or 5 gram increments and has a tare
feature. I don't know about the calibration requirement you have,
though.
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Old 19-10-2003, 05:03 PM
Peter Aitken
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"H. W. Hans Kuntze" wrote in message
...
Susan McIntosh wrote:

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good scale?


Not really, Susan, just a great scale. Soehnle Futura. Weighs up to 2 kg
or the equivalent in ounces (switchable).


http://store.yahoo.com/bpm-n-bpm-store/sofufosc.html (


I got it from these people, absolut rock bottom price Sale price: $59.99
(110 list) and free shipping.
Worth every penny and accurate, great looking too.



I have the same scale and agree - it's great. I also think it was pronounced
best scale by Cooks Illustrated, for whatever that may be worth.


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Remove the crap from my email address before using.



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Old 19-10-2003, 05:34 PM
zxcvbob
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Susan McIntosh wrote:
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good scale? I want
a digital scale with a fairly small footprint that measures
partial ounces, can be zeroed during weighing, and can be
calibrated. Anything I should be requiring of my scale that
I haven't listed? I'll be using it mainly for baking.

thanks,
scoop



I bought one of these a few years ago, and I love it:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=2565675514

It is switchable between grams and 1/10 ounces, and goes up to
about 6 pounds.

Best regards,
Bob

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Old 19-10-2003, 08:39 PM
Mark Shaw
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In article ,
Susan McIntosh wrote:
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good scale? I want
a digital scale with a fairly small footprint that measures
partial ounces, can be zeroed during weighing, and can be
calibrated. Anything I should be requiring of my scale that
I haven't listed? I'll be using it mainly for baking.


Be sure to get one that can weigh in grams as well.

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as a common hatred of something." - Chekhov
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Old 20-10-2003, 01:00 AM
Ellen
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"zxcvbob" wrote in message
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I bought one of these a few years ago, and I love it:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=2565675514

It is switchable between grams and 1/10 ounces, and goes up to
about 6 pounds.


I have the same one and it works well. I believe I paid $35 for it, I see
now it's a bit less

Ellen


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Old 20-10-2003, 01:24 PM
Kate Dicey
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Susan McIntosh wrote:

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good scale? I want
a digital scale with a fairly small footprint that measures
partial ounces, can be zeroed during weighing, and can be
calibrated. Anything I should be requiring of my scale that
I haven't listed? I'll be using it mainly for baking.

thanks,
scoop


I love my (husband's!) Salter Aquatronic: measures up to 5 kilos/11 lbs
in .5g/1/4 oz increments. Also measures fluid oz's and litres. I've
had it for nearly 3 years, use it constantly, and the two CR2032 (3V
Lithium watch) batteries have yet to run out! It's about 8.5" by 7",
and quite flat. Use your own bowl of any size on it.
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Old 20-10-2003, 06:07 PM
SCUBApix
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"Susan McIntosh" wrote in message
...
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good scale? I want
a digital scale with a fairly small footprint that measures
partial ounces, can be zeroed during weighing, and can be
calibrated. Anything I should be requiring of my scale that
I haven't listed? I'll be using it mainly for baking.

thanks,
scoop


Here's my recommendation (http://www.myweigh.com/onlinestores_usa.html). I
have the 3001 in blue. It weighs to 3Kg (6.6lbs) in grams or Kg/g or in oz
or Lbs/oz. It also has all of your other requirments met. It also comes in a
6Kg (13.2Lb) version. The blue 3Kg version is $37.90 and the 6Kg version is
$44.90 at Oldwillknot ( http://www.oldwillknott.com/myweigh.html ). If you
want it in white with little rubber lines, its a few dollars cheaper. But I
think those rubberized lines would just be food catchers.


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Old 20-10-2003, 11:45 PM
Colin
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I have used my Aquatronic for several years and have been very happy
with it as well. It tends to be less expensive than some of the others
mentioned in this group, because it is not as striking looking, but it
stores better and works just fine.


Colin




Kate Dicey wrote:
Susan McIntosh wrote:

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good scale? I want
a digital scale with a fairly small footprint that measures
partial ounces, can be zeroed during weighing, and can be
calibrated. Anything I should be requiring of my scale that
I haven't listed? I'll be using it mainly for baking.

thanks,
scoop



I love my (husband's!) Salter Aquatronic: measures up to 5 kilos/11 lbs
in .5g/1/4 oz increments. Also measures fluid oz's and litres. I've
had it for nearly 3 years, use it constantly, and the two CR2032 (3V
Lithium watch) batteries have yet to run out! It's about 8.5" by 7",
and quite flat. Use your own bowl of any size on it.


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Old 21-10-2003, 02:58 AM
Zed
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On Sat, 18 Oct 2003 22:05:17 -0400, Susan McIntosh
wrote:

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good scale? I want
a digital scale with a fairly small footprint that measures
partial ounces, can be zeroed during weighing, and can be
calibrated. Anything I should be requiring of my scale that
I haven't listed? I'll be using it mainly for baking.

thanks,
scoop


I use a Salter 4001. It has a thick safety glass surface, accurate to
1grams. It is very accurate, i tested it with various things in the
beginning.
I gave 3 away as presents during the last 3 years and everybody loves
it.
Zed

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Alcohol, Caffeine, Sugar & Fat"
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Old 21-10-2003, 08:50 PM
Joe Duffy
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In article ,
Susan McIntosh wrote:
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good scale? I want
a digital scale with a fairly small footprint that measures
partial ounces, can be zeroed during weighing, and can be
calibrated. Anything I should be requiring of my scale that
I haven't listed? I'll be using it mainly for baking.


Yes, max weight.



Joe


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Old 21-10-2003, 08:51 PM
Joe Duffy
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In article ,
Kate Dicey wrote:
Susan McIntosh wrote:

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good scale? I want
a digital scale with a fairly small footprint that measures
partial ounces, can be zeroed during weighing, and can be
calibrated. Anything I should be requiring of my scale that
I haven't listed? I'll be using it mainly for baking.

thanks,
scoop


I love my (husband's!) Salter Aquatronic: measures up to 5 kilos/11 lbs
in .5g/1/4 oz increments. Also measures fluid oz's and litres. I've
had it for nearly 3 years, use it constantly, and the two CR2032 (3V
Lithium watch) batteries have yet to run out! It's about 8.5" by 7",
and quite flat. Use your own bowl of any size on it.
--



Wonderful scale!


Joe

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Old 22-10-2003, 02:30 AM
Sam
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"Peter Aitken" wrote in message om...
"H. W. Hans Kuntze" wrote in message
...
Susan McIntosh wrote:

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good scale?


Not really, Susan, just a great scale. Soehnle Futura. Weighs up to 2 kg
or the equivalent in ounces (switchable).


http://store.yahoo.com/bpm-n-bpm-store/sofufosc.html (


I got it from these people, absolut rock bottom price Sale price: $59.99
(110 list) and free shipping.
Worth every penny and accurate, great looking too.



I have the same scale and agree - it's great. I also think it was pronounced
best scale by Cooks Illustrated, for whatever that may be worth.


I have it too...it's fantastic. And I paid $99 for it from Amazon, so
this seems like a bargain at $59.99.
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Old 22-10-2003, 03:18 AM
H. W. Hans Kuntze
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Sam wrote:

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I got it from these people, absolut rock bottom price Sale price: $59.=

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I have it too...it's fantastic. And I paid $99 for it from Amazon, so
this seems like a bargain at $59.99.
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http://froogle.google.com/

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good at finding the best price, often.

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Sincerly,

C=3D=A6-)=A7 H. W. Hans Kuntze, CMC, S.g.K. (_o_)
http://www.cmcchef.com ,
"Don't cry because it's over, Smile because it Happened"
_/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/=20

 




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