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Thread: Potter Hardness Tester

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    Potter Hardness Tester

    Hello I need some info hopefully someone here can help out. I acquired a Potter lead hardness tester. Unfortunately it is not complete and is missing the weight that attaches to the balance arm. I am hoping that someone here has one of these units and can help me with the size, weight and composition of the weight. Please PM or reply here if you have one that I can copy. I have the ability to reproduce it but need the specifications. This looks like a really cool tool and Im hoping I can get it back in service. Thanks in advance for any help

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    I did a google search and found some nice clear photos of the weight but nothing stating it's weight.
    https://www.shootersforum.com/thread...s-tester.8992/
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    Thanks for the replies I found those pics as well I could almost make it from what is there but the weight and material cant be gleaned from the photos .
    I sent an email to the person that posted about one in 2008 but he hasnt been here since 2011

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    Could adjust the weight with a known mix until it registers right.
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    OK so for future reference I was able to contact a gentleman from an old thread and he gave me the specs. The wt is lead about 2" od and weights 2 pounds it has a wire loop that makes up the hanger looks bout 3/16" dia wire. Thanks for the replies

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