[Jewelry making - Article 00353] - [Orchid] A question about gem scales

[Dave Sebaste]

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Hi Folks,

    Gerry recently brought up the subject of scales (for Tucson), and as
    timing would have it, I've been thinking recently I need a good gem
    scale. My triple beam Ohaus isn't quite accurate enough. In shopping
    the jewelry tools catalogs, I see a wide range of prices (all too
    high) and features. I'm curious about which features are "must have"
    and if anyone has any alternate vendors aside from the jewelry trade. 

    I know that one can convert from grams to carats by multiplying by
    five. It seems that those scales that actually have a carat settings
    are significantly more expensive than those that don't. Do most
    people just buy a .01 gram accuracy scale and do the math, or are you
    actually using carat scales? Are there other features I must insist
    upon, or some I should avoid? 

    Last, I've found its usually to my advantage to find a non-jewelry
    source for my tools if possible. Based on the answer to the questions
    above regarding the need for a carat setting, does anyone know of a
    place to get a good deal on a good scale? 

    Thanks in advance! 

Dave

Dave Sebaste
Sebaste Studio and
Carolina Artisans' Gallery
Charlotte, NC (USA)
dave AT sebaste.com
http://www.CarolinaArtisans.com
 

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