In searching for an alternative to the scarce and heavy platform scale, I ran across this idea in an old text. When I tell other beekeepers that my scale hive gained six pounds today, the first thing they want to know is, "Where can I get a scale?" Ialways suggest farm sales, auctions and my favorite, flea markets. But finding a suitable scale can be difficult and many beekeepers who would like one have to do without. But now by purchasing a cheap bathroom scale any moderately skilled woodworker will be able to construct the scale base described here and have a valuable beekeeping resource.
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