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Title: How do you calibrate a kaufman scale?
Post by: legend4life95 on March 01, 2009, 05:16:33 AM
Just bought a used Kaufman scale that has been in storage for a few years and I would like to know if they are calibrated correct. How would I go about checking them?
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Title: Re: How do you calibrate a kaufman scale?
Post by: JohnP on March 01, 2009, 02:34:42 PM
First, be sure the balance is level using the bubble level on the base and the adjusting screws.  Then remove all the weights, for a Kaufman I think (but am not sure, I have the AMF version and you don't remove the hanger with it) that includes removing the hanger.  Set both sliding weights to zero and adjust the knurled weight adjustment knob so it balances.  I don't know of any checks other than these.  --  JohnP
Title: Re: How do you calibrate a kaufman scale?
Post by: legend4life95 on March 01, 2009, 02:38:02 PM
Thanks John. So on the Kaufman I remove the weights and the hook both?
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Title: Re: How do you calibrate a kaufman scale?
Post by: legend4life95 on March 01, 2009, 02:41:52 PM
I just tried it with all weights and the hook removed. It balanced out perfect. Thank-you!
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Title: Re: How do you calibrate a kaufman scale?
Post by: JohnP on March 01, 2009, 06:33:32 PM
You're welcome.  --  JohnP
Title: Re: How do you calibrate a kaufman scale?
Post by: JayhawkBowling on March 04, 2009, 10:33:20 PM
Yep, balance the level buble, remove all the weighs, set both scales too zero, and adjust the tare so it is level too balance.  
The only thing that I would check or replace on an used kaufman is the bearings.
They usually only last 2 - 5 years but can easily be replaced.
One can tell if they are going bad if you can manually position the scale off of balance with it not moving back too balance, if that makes sence. lol
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Title: Re: How do you calibrate a kaufman scale?
Post by: legend4life95 on March 05, 2009, 09:22:22 PM
Is this the part you are referring to? 15-5910--Pivot pins
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Title: Re: How do you calibrate a kaufman scale?
Post by: Greg T on March 05, 2009, 10:03:05 PM
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First, be sure the balance is level using the bubble level on the base and the adjusting screws.  Then remove all the weights, for a Kaufman I think (but am not sure, I have the AMF version and you don't remove the hanger with it) that includes removing the hanger.  Set both sliding weights to zero and adjust the knurled weight adjustment knob so it balances.  I don't know of any checks other than these.  --  JohnP


 I have the AMF Accu-Balance and you'd better take the counterpoise weight rack off to calibrate it cause it weighs 5 pounds.


Title: Re: How do you calibrate a kaufman scale?
Post by: azguy on March 06, 2009, 04:40:52 AM
Greg, yep your ( and mine ) style one has to remove the "weight holder", cylinder type weights. AMF also made a style that looks like a Kaufman, weights hang on a small pole style holder. I think that's the style JohnP is talking about.
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Title: Re: How do you calibrate a kaufman scale?
Post by: JayhawkBowling on March 06, 2009, 07:49:35 AM
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Is this the part you are referring to? 15-5910--Pivot pins
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Part number for the bearings is 15-5915
The pivot pins go into the bearings.

Thanks
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Russ Wilson
Brunswick Amateur Staff
Pro Shop Manager
Jayhawk Bowling Supply
www.jayhawkbowling.com
Title: Re: How do you calibrate a kaufman scale?
Post by: Billy Ray on March 06, 2009, 08:02:38 AM
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Is this the part you are referring to? 15-5910--Pivot pins
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Part number for the bearings is 15-5915
The pivot pins go into the bearings.

Thanks
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Russ Wilson
Brunswick Amateur Staff
Pro Shop Manager
Jayhawk Bowling Supply
www.jayhawkbowling.com


I have a Kauffman as well and I would replace the pivot pins also with the bearings.
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Title: Re: How do you calibrate a kaufman scale?
Post by: legend4life95 on March 06, 2009, 11:40:34 AM
Jayhawk, could you pm me with a price for the pins and bearings? I emailed but no response yet
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Title: Re: How do you calibrate a kaufman scale?
Post by: JayhawkBowling on March 06, 2009, 12:42:54 PM
I dont know what email address was used, mine is russw@jayhawkbowling.com

Please let me know if you have any questions
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Russ Wilson
Brunswick Amateur Staff
Pro Shop Manager
Jayhawk Bowling Supply
www.jayhawkbowling.com
Title: Re: How do you calibrate a kaufman scale?
Post by: Cobalt Bomb on March 06, 2009, 07:18:06 PM
How do I tell whether I have to remove the hanger or not to calibrate my AMF scale? Also I assume I set the slide weights to 0 and move the stationary pin up or down?
Thanks for the help.
Joe
Title: Re: How do you calibrate a kaufman scale?
Post by: JohnP on March 06, 2009, 08:01:35 PM
quote:
Greg, yep your ( and mine ) style one has to remove the "weight holder", cylinder type weights. AMF also made a style that looks like a Kaufman, weights hang on a small pole style holder. I think that's the style JohnP is talking about.


Yes, mine has the pole and pan style holder with an 8 lb, two 3 lb, and a 1 lb weight that have a slot that fits the pole to allow the weights to set on the pan.  It balances at zero with the weights off but the pole and pan left on.  --  JohnP
Title: Re: How do you calibrate a kaufman scale?
Post by: Cobalt Bomb on March 06, 2009, 09:06:11 PM
That is what I have. I did that and had to move the pin a substantial amount, that's why I questioned it.
Thanks again,
Joe
Title: Re: How do you calibrate a kaufman scale?
Post by: JohnP on March 07, 2009, 07:46:50 PM
Was the balance level and are the bearings free?  --  JohnP