On my KR I used two scales from Wal Mart that were advertized up to 330 pounds and were accurate up to about 370. I calibrated them by using known weights on our accurate shipping scale at work.
On the Stang I used a digital shipping scale from Office Max that goes up to 400. It is much much better and only cost a little more than $100 IIRC. Great investment. It is also much stonger on the top and didn't dent and break like one of my Wal Mart scales. I made a stack of wood that was the exact same height as the scale for the other wheel and two ramps to roll the plane up on the scale and wood. I used a digital cheap bathroom scale for the tailwheel. If you don't want to invest in the scale keep it in good shape and return it, but it is well worth the price. Brian Kraut Engineering Alternatives, Inc. www.engalt.com -----Original Message----- From: krnet-bounces+brian.kraut=engalt....@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+brian.kraut=engalt....@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Dan Heath Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 9:10 PM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> W & B dilemma Jerry and I have a dilemma. Our WB gave us very conflicting results with each scenario that we performed. It had Jerry weighing 35 pounds and me weighing 37 pounds different from the empty weight. You guys, WHO HAVE DONE THIS, what did you use to weigh your planes? We are using 2 bathroom scales with a board over them under each wheel and one under the tail. The tail weights are consistant and are reasonable, but the other ones are all over the place. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics See you in Mt. Vernon - 2006 - KR Gathering There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for building is over. Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
