I have I think a very old redding scale. It is in a red and green box and it is brown. A few questions. I was thinking about sending it in for a tune up. Is it worth it for such an old model? It takes forever for it to settle. Once it does it seems accurate. How do you make it not take so long to settle in?
Old redding scale
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Re: Old redding scale
I guess it is. I never had instructions for it. How do I check it? It was given to me by a friend of my Dads who has passed away when I started to reload. I used check weights to make sure it was on. But took forever to settle. So i purchased an RCBS electronic scale and used it to check it.
I guess it is. I never had instructions for it. How do I check it? It was given to me by a friend of my Dads who has passed away when I started to reload. I used check weights to make sure it was on. But took forever to settle. So i purchased an RCBS electronic scale and used it to check it.
Re: Old redding scale
That is the old Redding oil dampened model; add oil to the reservoir (below the pivot point) which will allow for a quicker/smoother reading.
That is the old Redding oil dampened model; add oil to the reservoir (below the pivot point) which will allow for a quicker/smoother reading.
Re: Old redding scale
Yes, that is a oil dampened scale!
Use only SAE 10 weight oil (or it's equivalent) in it! Also, the oil should be filled to approx 1/4" of the top of the reservoir.
There should be a paddle that you place into the oil that dampens the movement!
Stick with the proper oil weight! I have the old instructions around somewhere.
Good scale! The Lyman M5 is just a little better IMHO.
Terry
Yes, that is a oil dampened scale!
Use only SAE 10 weight oil (or it's equivalent) in it! Also, the oil should be filled to approx 1/4" of the top of the reservoir.
There should be a paddle that you place into the oil that dampens the movement!
Stick with the proper oil weight! I have the old instructions around somewhere.
Good scale! The Lyman M5 is just a little better IMHO.
Terry
Re: Old redding scale
Light sewing machine oil should be what you want. 3 in 1 oil is 20 wt. Those are nice scales.
Light sewing machine oil should be what you want. 3 in 1 oil is 20 wt. Those are nice scales.
