D.B. Cooper
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In a different discussion, jmorris suggested I check the consistency of my Redding No.2 beam scale. Sure enough, it's not right. Using a set of RCBS check weights and starting with a "zeroed" scale, the scale indicated 1.0 grain under at 0.5, 1.0, 5.0 and 10 grains. It was dead on zero at 15 grains. It was just barely under at 20 grains, and it was 0.5 grains over at 40 grains. At 50 grains, it was just under zero.
Before I call Redding and go down the road that leads to me mailing this thing back to them, is there anything I can do to correct this issue? Is it possible (even probable) that I am doing something to induce this error?
PS: The bench on which I use the scale is pretty level, but I haven't actually checked it. I have a 4 ft builder's level and various torpedo levels with which to verify the level of the bench, and thus the scale, if folks here think that is critical. I don't think it is that big of a deal-the table is flat and mostly level and the beam zeroes; as long as I don't relocate it after zeroing it, I think it should be okay. I don't think it will be possible to maintain a perfectly level bench anyway.
Before I call Redding and go down the road that leads to me mailing this thing back to them, is there anything I can do to correct this issue? Is it possible (even probable) that I am doing something to induce this error?
PS: The bench on which I use the scale is pretty level, but I haven't actually checked it. I have a 4 ft builder's level and various torpedo levels with which to verify the level of the bench, and thus the scale, if folks here think that is critical. I don't think it is that big of a deal-the table is flat and mostly level and the beam zeroes; as long as I don't relocate it after zeroing it, I think it should be okay. I don't think it will be possible to maintain a perfectly level bench anyway.