Lee Scales Not Returning To Zero - Replace ?

[silva]

I had this problem with my RCBS scales. Turned out I'd managed to bend the bit of copper that works with the magnetic damper slightly out of line, not much but enough. Also check that the wire that holds the pan is not out of shape, it doesn't take much.

Thank you for info - these don't seem to have any copper but perhaps its time to retire them.

[1066]

Have you got the adjustable vernier poise set to zero? The brass adjuster usually has plenty of range unless you have the wrong pan or some such problem.

[silva]

Hi, Thank you for your reply. Yes adjuster is at the maximum setting. I had started thinking about the pan too.
Cheers

[Simon_S]

I would buy a RCBS 505 mate there lot better to use. Can pick one up used for about £50

[sirmissalot]

The adjuster has a LOT of range to zero the scale, so I'll ask the daft question: Are you sure the ball bearing is in the "0" groove and not the "10"? Sorry, had to be done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[loiner1965]

Buy digital..... not charged you for this useful info

[sirmissalot]

Buy digital..... not charged you for this useful info

And THAT from a Yorkshireman!!!!!

[1066]

The adjuster has a LOT of range to zero the scale, so I'll ask the daft question: Are you sure the ball bearing is in the "0" groove and not the "10"? Sorry, had to be done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree, something completely out of whack here. Although I'm not a fan of the Lee scale they do work ok, the main gripe being they are just physically too small/light and the Vernier poise is very fiddly to adjust.

When set up and zeroed they are accurate and sensitive although the damping could be better.

Is there and chance of a photo of how you have it set up. I have 30-40 beam scales including a couple Lees so could swap a pan if necessary.

[silva]

I agree, something completely out of whack here. Although I'm not a fan of the Lee scale they do work ok, the main gripe being they are just physically too small/light and the Vernier poise is very fiddly to adjust.

When set up and zeroed they are accurate and sensitive although the damping could be better.

Is there and chance of a photo of how you have it set up. I have 30-40 beam scales including a couple Lees so could swap a pan if necessary.

Message me your address and you can have it. I can't sell it as potentially dangerous and I struggle to throw things away so will end up kicking around for ever. It's blue in colour.
Cheers