idacandlelady Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I have two. One is from old will knots, like it mostly but every once in a while it kinda freezes on me, and it won't weigh in single grams. The other really sucks, it skips numbers,if that makes sense and it has an auto shut off that can't be changed even plugged in. I really want a new scale, one that is reliable, can be plugged in or use batteries, has auto shutoff with an over ride, and weighs reliably in single grams if needed. Am I asking too much:confused: . I thought I'd get some input as I'm sure most of you have good scales.ThanksRebecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I have a KD7000 which I ordered from the place you mentioned. I haven't set it up yet because I don't need to until I am ready to soap but I got the adaptor too.I also learned in the Dish that when you are weighing supplies on your scales, not to be running a microwave nearby because it will make the scale go wonky. I don't know if it's true or not but it makes sense to me.Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I've got an Avery Berkel that I love.http://www.racoindustries.com/ab6025.htmIts coated in wax though, I should probably clean it up one of these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I also have one from Old Will Knot. I have had it for years now and it has never let me down. I do know, like Fire said, that it says somewhere not to use it near a running microwave. Not sure what it would do as I have never had any troubles with mine and my micro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I have a basic postal scale from Old Will Knot, but it takes a second or two for it to register when I pour something in. I had a different one from Ltd. Commodities, but it got messed up. I also don't like when it shuts off automatically.I am looking into a regular scale as well as a digital gram scale now that I am into formulating my own bath and body stuff. It would be a lot easier than having to mix up a huge amount and waste ingredients if it isn't what I am looking for!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabbledoya Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I have an Old Will Knots one too, the 15 lb one. It's great for weighing out the wax and FOs, bases, plus for shipping. But unfortunately the grams are in 1 gram increments, and I'm looking for one that's 0.5 or 0.1 increments for testing BB formulations~~~so I'll be watching this thread for ideas too:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idacandlelady Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 The microwave thing is absolutely true. Luckily all my candle making is in my garage. It's just when I make soap that I really have to watch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbtddr Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 If a lower weight one is all you need wally world has one that does grams and oz that is digital but i think it went to only like five lbs i use it for weighing my oils it uses a battery mine has lasted over a years my soap batches are 2.5 lbs so it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Cellar Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I have 2 scales but I use my Escali most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisajo Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 http://www.cutleryandmore.com/details.asp?SKU=8254just delivered today:yay: Had one from Old Will (now dead) and another My Weigh (almost dead). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I got the Royal EX5 from Old Will Knott a few years ago but they no longer carry this model. If you're looking to buy a new scale, they have daily specials so it would be a good idea to keep checking back to see if something you want goes on sale. For example, today's special is the KD7000 for $35. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheebeans Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I got the Royal EX5 from Old Will Knott a few years ago but they no longer carry this model. If you're looking to buy a new scale, they have daily specials so it would be a good idea to keep checking back to see if something you want goes on sale. For example, today's special is the KD7000 for $35.Grrrr.....why didn't they have this on sale when I needed it? Always a day late and a sale too short! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Candelishis Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I've got an Avery Berkel that I love.http://www.racoindustries.com/ab6025.htmIts coated in wax though, I should probably clean it up one of these days.Me too. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naninkansas Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 After reading all the good things said here about the KD7000 and Old Will's, I ordered the scale on wednesday and it arrived here on thursday. Old Will's is in OK and I'm in KS, but still, that's faster than I expected. The scale is sooooo much better than the piece of junk I was using! I especially like that you can program it to not automatically shut off, and that it measures in 1 gm increments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idacandlelady Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 After reading all the good things said here about the KD7000 and Old Will's, I ordered the scale on wednesday and it arrived here on thursday. Old Will's is in OK and I'm in KS, but still, that's faster than I expected. The scale is sooooo much better than the piece of junk I was using! I especially like that you can program it to not automatically shut off, and that it measures in 1 gm increments.I ordered one yesterday! I would have liked to get one of the Avery-berkel ones but it didn't say how much it was so I figured it was expensive. Someday I will have one, it looks pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usairforce Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I have tried several, I had one that I could never use near the microwave or the computer, or while talking on the phone, so basically you had to be out in the log cabin with no electricity for it to work, now that was fun!! I have tried four different ones and have finally settled on one from Office Depot, it is an 11 pounder and I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerina Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Well I FINALLY did it... I chose a scale! After an embarassingly large amount of hours browsing Amazon.com in order to spend a Gift Certificate from there... I decided on the Escali. (and some talk black boots and some silicone molds) It has excellent reviews and was affordable for a first scale. Looks nice too... I chose the black although I wanted the red. But they wanted $3 more JUST BECAUSE it was red:rolleyes2 . It's the principle of the thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildangel112 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Love my Old Will Knott!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I have this one and I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpress Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I have a kd from old will knott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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