Which Kitchen Scales ?

thriftlady_2

I'm a retro girl and I have a Typhoon set in cream. The dial is very clear and easy to read. Bit pricy though.

Rachel021967

I have a set of Lidls digital scales which were cheap but do the job well.

Lady_Aitch

Hi, Over the years I have tried many kinds of scales, including expensive electronic ones. The ones I have at the momment are Typhoon ones in cream, retro in style and have never needed to be re- adjusted. The dial is clear, they measure in imperial as well as grams. I liked them so much I bought my daughter a black pair. She is young and trendy, loves cooking and was delighted with the pressie.:j

nanokitten

I got these http://www.cookwarebycsn.co.uk/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=TSH1018&refid=GBUK331-TSH1018
slimline electric ones in TKMaxx for £12 they had blue and yellow I love them as they take up hardly any room. the only annoying thing is they switch off after a while and it re-tares them when you switch them back on.

LameWolf

I have a slightly older version of these: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/8423902/c_1/1|category_root|Kitchen+and+laundry|14418476/Trail/searchtext%3ESCALES.htm

I like them because 1) they weigh up to 5 kg / 11 lb, 2) they are mechanical so no fancy digital stuff to go wrong, and 3) they show lb as well as kg (can't get my head around metric weights).

HTH

Swan_2

I have these Weylux Queen scales I've had them for years & years & they're still going strong

there are no batteries, springs or anything to go wrong or wear out, they weigh really accurately & look good too

Kadeeae

Swan wrote: »

I have these Weylux Queen scales I've had them for years & years & they're still going strong there are no batteries, springs or anything to go wrong or wear out, they weigh really accurately & look good too

Ooo! Those are gorgeous! Who would have thought I could get so excited over scales!! Almost sorry I had a look in the thread now, wanting those!

Swan_2

Kadeeae wrote: »

Ooo! Those are gorgeous! Who would have thought I could get so excited over scales!! Almost sorry I had a look in the thread now, wanting those!

I love mine they're an absolute joy to use & although they're not cheap* they'll last a lifetime

* you can pay a lot more for them! :eek:

Kadeeae

Swan wrote: »

I love mine they're an absolute joy to use & although they're not cheap* they'll last a lifetime * you can pay a lot more for them! :eek:

Hmmm....I could try them on my Xmas list . . . :think:

Caterina

Hi all

I do not own a set of scales and would like to know what people here think are the best. Ideally I would like the old fashioned ones with weights, second hand would be great but don't know where to start looking (antique markets perhaps?) but even a nice modern set would do.

Any suggestions gratefully received. Thank you!