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jmak · July 21, 2010, 02:20 PM

I weighted eight dimes on the scale;
4 at 35.0
1 at 35.2
2 at 35.3
1 at 35.4

Looks like one of the 4 35.0 dimes would work as a reference but I ended up buying some check weights (grams) on ebay for $18.00 shipped.

http://cgi.ebay.com/PRECISION-SCALE-...item3c9b04b486

July 21, 2010, 02:20 PM	#29
jmak Member Join Date: June 24, 2010 Location: Southern Tier of NY Posts: 17	I weighted eight dimes on the scale; 4 at 35.0 1 at 35.2 2 at 35.3 1 at 35.4 Looks like one of the 4 35.0 dimes would work as a reference but I ended up buying some check weights (grams) on ebay for $18.00 shipped. http://cgi.ebay.com/PRECISION-SCALE-...item3c9b04b486