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A Scrap Of Time

I grew up in a sweetshop, watching my father weigh out the treats and candy from huge glass jars. He always used a set of antique brass scales, and I inherited them when he closed the shop down as he retired. They turned into the beginning of a huge collection, and now I have hundreds of examples of antique and vintage scales and other weighing equipment. I've started this blog to give me a space to chat a little about what I love about them, how to look after them and where you might find some of your own--complete, of course, with plenty of stories about my own collection!

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How often do you calibrate the scales at your medical facility? If it's less than annually, you need to get them calibrated more often. Inaccurate scales present a range of problems and can be dangerous to patients. If you make a medical error as a result of a an incorrect weigh-in, you could have a lawsuit on your hands. Scales become inaccurate more often than you'd think--even if they're the best of the best. Read More