Grain Check weights(s) to borrow
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 9:55 am
I've just modified my RCBS 5-0-5 by sticking a bit of needle on the pointer and need to recalibrate. Has anyone got a check weight I can borrow? Happy to pay postage 
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Grain Check weights(s) to borrow
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Re: Grain Check weights(s) to borrow
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 12:31 pm
I can send a 10, 20 and 50g if they're any use
Re: Grain Check weights(s) to borrow
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 1:28 pm
Just a thought, the needle needs to be brass (non magnetic) or the damper magnets will effect the reading.majordisorder wrote:I've just modified my RCBS 5-0-5 by sticking a bit of needle on the pointer and need to recalibrate. Has anyone got a check weight I can borrow? Happy to pay postage
Re: Grain Check weights(s) to borrow
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 2:50 pm
Ah, that one slipped by me! Where did you get yours from?1066 wrote:Just a thought, the needle needs to be brass (non magnetic) or the damper magnets will effect the reading.majordisorder wrote:I've just modified my RCBS 5-0-5 by sticking a bit of needle on the pointer and need to recalibrate. Has anyone got a check weight I can borrow? Happy to pay postage
Re: Grain Check weights(s) to borrow
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 5:01 pm
If you go to a specialist sewing shop you can get nickle plated brass dress makers pins (they don't rust) or you could use a bit of a miniature brass safety pin. Try them with a magnet before fitting. - You will need to add weight to the weight pan to compensate, I use electrical solder. Here's a short video of how I recalibrate them.majordisorder wrote:Ah, that one slipped by me! Where did you get yours from?1066 wrote:Just a thought, the needle needs to be brass (non magnetic) or the damper magnets will effect the reading.majordisorder wrote:I've just modified my RCBS 5-0-5 by sticking a bit of needle on the pointer and need to recalibrate. Has anyone got a check weight I can borrow? Happy to pay postage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOKJxe0FUTk
Re: Grain Check weights(s) to borrow
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 8:09 pm
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Re: Grain Check weights(s) to borrow
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 8:23 pm
Thanks for that, it was your original video that inspired me to chop up a needle and stick it on. Just a bit of a Homer Simpson moment in forgetting about the magnets though :cool2: Now I've go the full picture of how to do it properly sign921066 wrote:
If you go to a specialist sewing shop you can get nickle plated brass dress makers pins (they don't rust) or you could use a bit of a miniature brass safety pin. Try them with a magnet before fitting. - You will need to add weight to the weight pan to compensate, I use electrical solder. Here's a short video of how I recalibrate them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOKJxe0FUTk
Re: Grain Check weights(s) to borrow
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:17 pm
If you have any problems let me know. If you want a view like this I have the little cameras at £7 each.
