Lyman 1200dps scale - possible issues

jake1952 · May 18, 2009, 05:07 PM

I bought a "new" Lyman 1200 dps off ebay. It does look new and I think it works alright but I do have a couple questions someone might be able to answer. I noticed someone (most likely the seller) cut a four inch square piece out of the bottom of the original factory box. They must not have wanted me to see something. I was wondering if it might have been stamped refurbished?

When I place a calibration weight on the pan a lot of times it will weigh low, hold there for a couple of seconds then read the correct amount. Anyone know if this is normal?

Thank you

**Mike Irwin** · May 18, 2009, 06:20 PM

Could he have cut out the bar code/proof of purchase for some Lyman rebate?

And yes, I have had electronic sales take a second or two to "settle in" to the actual weight.

Kendo · May 18, 2009, 10:04 PM

Jake,I have these scales. I 've used them for reloading shotgun shellsfor a few years now. Sometimes it does take a second for them to settle ,not bad, just dont rush em. Also mine are super sensitive. They need to be pretty level and stable and turn off all ceiling fans any where near your work station. I was having trouble gettin mine to settle, no fans were on and I finaly figured out it was the air vent in the floor bouncin of the vent hood above the scale moved it over a couple of feet no more trouble. Just my experience, Hope this helped,

May 18, 2009, 05:07 PM	#1
jake1952 Junior Member Join Date: March 4, 2009 Posts: 2	Lyman 1200dps scale - possible issues I bought a "new" Lyman 1200 dps off ebay. It does look new and I think it works alright but I do have a couple questions someone might be able to answer. I noticed someone (most likely the seller) cut a four inch square piece out of the bottom of the original factory box. They must not have wanted me to see something. I was wondering if it might have been stamped refurbished? When I place a calibration weight on the pan a lot of times it will weigh low, hold there for a couple of seconds then read the correct amount. Anyone know if this is normal? Thank you

May 18, 2009, 06:20 PM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,381	Could he have cut out the bar code/proof of purchase for some Lyman rebate? And yes, I have had electronic sales take a second or two to "settle in" to the actual weight. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

May 18, 2009, 10:04 PM	#3
Kendo Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 103	Jake,I have these scales. I 've used them for reloading shotgun shellsfor a few years now. Sometimes it does take a second for them to settle ,not bad, just dont rush em. Also mine are super sensitive. They need to be pretty level and stable and turn off all ceiling fans any where near your work station. I was having trouble gettin mine to settle, no fans were on and I finaly figured out it was the air vent in the floor bouncin of the vent hood above the scale moved it over a couple of feet no more trouble. Just my experience, Hope this helped,