Scales for weighing out silicon?

[division 6]

I have some silicon on the way and will be needing a scale for measuring it out (2 part 1-10)
Looking for suggestions an a good "gram" scale.
Something with a large enough top and preferably not expensive.

What is everyone else using?

 

[Darksyde13]

Depending on the max amount you are going to use any postage or food scale should work just fine. If you are going to be mixing large batches you can find some heavier duty postage scales on ebay and amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Weighmax-Ship...22-50-Black/dp/B000JQSIL8/ref=dp_ob_title_def

 

[division 6]

Right now it's for smaller stuff around the size of a light saber and smaller.

 

[robn1]

I use this one, works just fine.

 

[division 6]

There is a Harbor Freight near work.
Guess I could take a look tomorrow to see if they have any in stock.

Thanks.:thumbsup

 

[TazMan2000]

Do the instructions say to use weight to measure out quantities? I thought they were measured out by volume.

TazMan2000

 

[division 6]

Could be volume.
It's been ages since I molded anything and it was done at a friends house where he had all the supplies.
I know there is video on the site on measuring it out.
It says you need a scale that measures grams.
It's Smooth-On Mold Max.

 

[robstyle]

Ive used expensive scientific scales in the past but for the past ten years a cheap Escali brand scale has done me no wrong. The issue I have with higher dollar scales is they tend to lag on counting where the Escali is instantaneous. Ive picked a few up at thrift shops for under $5 brand new in the box. They make various kinds but just search "15lb Escali Digital Scale". The exact same scale is re branded under other names.

 

[cavx]

Mine are small at a limit of 500g, but they measure in 1/10th of a gram. They cost $20 from the supplier of the molding and casting materials I use.

 

[Darksyde13]

And a random note. If you are making a block style mold you might be surprised just how much and how heavy the silicone will be even for something 'as small as a lightsaber' Good luck and have fun!

 

[division 6]

Thanks.

Not actually making sabers, just some items in the same size range.

 

[cavx]

And a random note. If you are making a block style mold you might be surprised just how much and how heavy the silicone will be even for something 'as small as a lightsaber' Good luck and have fun!

Tell me about it. 5KG of silicone right here.

These molds are single parts (open back) and are only 3/4" or 20mm at their thickest and were 2 x 1.5KG and 2KG for the biggest one. I saved silcone by not making 'square' mold boxes.