Beam scale at eye level

[Jim]

I find that I want to see the pointer on my beam scale at the level of the pointer, not from above. So, I built a simple little stand for it. Not only does it not take up bench space, it provides a bit more by getting the scale up off the bench.

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The left end has two screws in it. The right end, shown here, has only one. If there's a bit of wobble to the stand, I can twist the right end piece to firm it up.

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The top is 4" wide by 18" long. The end pieces are 9" high with a 9" base. It's fairly steady and is working good so far.

I got Janet to switch the colors on the end of the beam pointer. Now my eyes don't play tricks on me.

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[Jason30-30]

Nice work I might have to build one of those I hate ducking to se the beam.

[Mike W1]

Mine's at eye level, adjustable for level, weighted with lead ingots to keep it from possibly moving and I put a magnifying glass in front of it. Only place to have one isn't it?

[Riverpigusmc]

I bought a wood over the sink type shelf with legs at the dollar store to do the same thing. Hate bending down and squinting to see the scale. Yours is nicer.

[Wheeljack]

Congratulations on knowing about how to look at the pointer and doing something about it. Using a balance (not a scale) was part of my profession and you got it right.

[462]

Having the scale at eye level makes for easier and accurate readings. A bright and contrasting fingernail polish color makes the pointer and scale markings more visible.

[FLINTNFIRE]

That is nice , I was redoing the reloading/ casting room , and built a stand out of scrap 1 1/4 plywood set into notched 2x4 fastened to bench Did that just last night , as I was needing at eye level also . 72863