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Postal scale from old CDs
blog.makezine.com - 1/27/2009
Postal scale from old CDs
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I found this interesting instructable about making a postal scale from old CDs. The completed scale seems accurate enough for most peoples needs. Check out the link for more information about the build, including how to accurately calibrate the final scale using quarters. More about ...
instructables.com - 1/26/2009
Pretty Good Postal Scale from Old CDs
— instructables.com — With four old CDs you can build a pretty good postal scale to read up to about... 3 ounces (85 grams). (more) Pretty Good Postal Scale from Old CDs
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Build a postal scale from old discs and scrap wire
CrunchGear — Check out this latest Instructable: a DIY postal scale, made solely from small bits of metal and old CDs. What a great way to stick it to the man and not buy one of those high-falutin’ digital postal scales. Of course, accuracy might be a little bit of an issue, but it’s still better then nothing. [via MAKE]

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