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What are the best scales?
sigr
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Posted on 05/28/2009 5:42 PM
We all use scales some have better ones than others .Shoot some links
and let us see what works for weighting beans for roasting,distributing,
cost.I would like to see what you are using cause I am working myself
weighting 4oz at a time on small digital gem scales.Here are a set
I just ordered hope there not crap

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350196887392
Edited by sigr on 05/28/2009 5:58 PM
 
Koffee Kosmo
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Posted on 05/28/2009 6:45 PM

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The major difference from this scale and others on the market is that is is "Precise" to .01oz or 5 grams!


Mine are in increments of 0.01 grams

I dont use them any more
KK
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GregLee
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Posted on 06/17/2009 2:57 PM
I'm using this http://www.amazon...oh_product digital scale. Works fine. Cost me $25 -- Amazon's current price may be an error.
Greg
 
ginny
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Posted on 06/17/2009 3:20 PM
http://www.scales...

has a great selection of scales and they usually have a super sale page!!

ginny


Shock
 
Clifford
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Posted on 06/18/2009 11:54 AM
I have a pretty decent one I bought in December that is accurate to 1 g. It ok but since i brewone cup(16oz) at a time, I would like to but one accurate to 1/10th gr. if my credit card balances ever get low enough.
May the Force be with your cup
 
Catt22
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Posted on 07/02/2009 12:01 AM
These guys have a good selection at very reasonable prices. I bought a cheap digital scale from them several years ago and it has worked well for me.

might help if I actually included the link, eh?

http://www.americanweigh.com/
Edited by Catt22 on 07/04/2009 12:34 AM
 
John Despres
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Posted on 07/03/2009 4:10 PM
Orphan Espresso

http://www.orphan...4999fd7bcc

I like this scale very much. It's small and fits in the coffee cupboard quite nicely. And quite inexpensive at $19.50.

But don't drop it... I like it so much, I'm about to order a replacement...

John
Edited by John Despres on 07/03/2009 4:11 PM
Respect the bean.
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Koffee Kosmo
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Posted on 07/03/2009 10:54 PM
On your link above John,
There is a small digital set of scales (photo is directly below your scales)
They are the exact ones I have



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John Despres
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Posted on 07/04/2009 9:38 AM
1000g Digital Dosing Mini Scale - This one, KK? That's the one I mean.

JD
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Koffee Kosmo
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Posted on 07/04/2009 7:04 PM
Ohh
So we have the same set of scales John

Great minds hey Grin

www.orphanespresso.com/images/1000%20g%20Digital%20Dosing%20Scale.jpg
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John Despres
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Posted on 07/06/2009 6:54 AM
That's the one! I like it a lot. Well, not so much since I dropped it... I'll like my new one,
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Clifford
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Posted on 07/07/2009 7:46 PM
I just ordered one from Espresso. Thanks for the advice.
May the Force be with your cup
 
John Despres
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Posted on 07/09/2009 9:55 AM
Let us know how you like it!
John
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gene
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Posted on 07/09/2009 5:04 PM
I'm very excited. Have my new scales in from Orphan....
Now to see if John and KK have a screw loose......
Have to hurry and roast a batch just to try out my $19.95
super scales that arrived a few minutes agol.....hmmmmm and ha ha!
John is correct-This is really fun!
 
John Despres
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Posted on 07/10/2009 12:26 PM
I have a bean loose, but not a screw... Grin
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Clifford
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Posted on 07/11/2009 11:12 PM
Mine came today in the mail. It has a smaller footprint and I really like the 1/10 gr measure. This is really fun Shock
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Koffee Kosmo
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Posted on 07/11/2009 11:52 PM

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Clifford wrote:
Mine came today in the mail. It has a smaller footprint and I really like the 1/10 gr measure. This is really fun Shock


I originally purchased mine for ground coffee
But I do like the tare button

KK
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John Despres
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Posted on 07/12/2009 9:03 AM
When I got to the Orphan Espresso site, I opted instead for the slightly more expensive model, same size. My new one comes with a calibration weight, so it will be dead nuts on every time.

I should have it in a couple days. Report coming.
Edited by John Despres on 01/21/2010 4:50 PM
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Clifford
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Posted on 07/19/2009 1:04 AM
I have been using my new scales for a while and was using by 1/10 gram is fantastic. Thanks for posting the info.
May the Force be with your cup
 
smatty1
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Posted on 07/20/2009 10:31 PM
I just need a scale for measuring out half pounds for roast. Is that digi dosing scale overkill for me? Would I do just as well with a simpler model?
 
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Koffee Kosmo
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Posted on 07/21/2009 12:12 AM
Kitchen scales is the go smatty
If you don't have some in the kitchen already

Both dial or digital ones are available cheaply from discount department stores
KK
I home roast and I like it. Designer of the KKTO
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Blog - http://koffeekosm...gspot.com/

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(KKTO) Turbo Oven Home Roaster.
 
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John Despres
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Posted on 07/21/2009 12:46 AM
I'm digging my new Escali from Orphan Espresso a lot.

Clifford, you could use it to weigh out your roasted beans for the brewer as well.

John
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smatty1
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Posted on 07/21/2009 5:55 AM

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Koffee Kosmo wrote:
Kitchen scales is the go smatty
If you don't have some in the kitchen already

Both dial or digital ones are available cheaply from discount department stores
KK


Here's what I found:
http://www.target...=0&y=0
The Escali looks like it's cheaper than just about anything else.....
Edited by Koffee Kosmo on 07/21/2009 6:19 AM
 
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Koffee Kosmo
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Posted on 07/21/2009 6:26 AM
Looks like a good all rounder set of scales smatty

Just make sure the loose parts are dishwasher safe and the scales are easy to store away when not in use (keep the box for storage) B)

KK

I home roast and I like it. Designer of the KKTO
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Blog - http://koffeekosm...gspot.com/

Bezzera Strega, Mazzer Robur Grinder, Pullman Tamper Convex,
(KKTO) Turbo Oven Home Roaster.
 
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Clifford
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Posted on 07/27/2009 9:45 AM
I had a nice treat this morning. With the scales accurate to 1/10th gram, I was able to weigh a one cup blend of Kenya AA, Ethiopian Harrar, and PNG.
It was yummyShock
May the Force be with your cup
 
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