beam scale

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beam scale - a portable balance consisting of a pivoted bar with arms of unequal length

lever scale, steelyard

balance - a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity

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I'm still using an old Ohaus beam scale from back in the day--and it serves its purpose like a champ.

What's on your bench?

"That took about the same amount of time it took me to set my powder measure." Jay still has his e-scale, but only uses it for weighing cast bullets, since for that use it is quicker than his beam scale.

Saving time and motion: load more efficiently and shoot even more

The daily work demands of sterilizing equipment, measuring dosages on a balance beam scale, and traveling the outback to visit patients attest to the persistence of care givers dedicated to health.

ENSS, Chris. The doctor wore petticoats; women physicians of the Old West

The Lock-N-Load Balance Beam Scale is consistent to within 1/10th of a grain.

Hornady

I rarely use a balance beam scale anymore because digital scales are so much faster.

Down to the last grain: techniques for perfectly accurate powder charges

Heck, many of today's younger handloaders have never even enjoyed the time consuming, head scratching and headache inducing pleasure offered by a traditional balance beam scale.

Hornady's handsome and handy scales

The electronic scale stabilizes within a second or so, but even the best magnetic damping on a beam scale takes many times longer.

Electronic powder scales. (Handloader)

If you're using a conventional balance beam scale, the case can still be used to transfer powder to the scale pan.