August 15th, 2021
Forum member Boyd Allen uses his RCBS 10-10 balance beam to measure his loads and sort bullets by weight. However, he also has handy digital scales. The balance beam scale works reliably, time after time, unlike some less expensive electronic scales. It also doesn’t suffer from drift and calibration issues that can plague other scales.
Boyd has made a magnifying mirror and a magnifying glass to help him see the balance point. This allows him to see the end of his balance beam from his normal bench position. Boyd explains that this set-up is made up of a cheap magnifier with positioning arms. It was probably designed to magnify small objects and solder them. It is believed to have been purchased from Harbor Freight years ago. The mirror allows you to view the scale at eye level and the magnifier makes it easier to see.
This simple enhancement is recommended for balance beam scales. The magnifier will speed up the process and give you greater assurance of your load weight. Similar posts:
Tags: Balance beam, Boyd Allen Magnifier, Scale and Weighing Powder
