Taylor 938 Easy-to-Read Mechanical Scale with 5" Raised Dial

by Taylor

Product Features

• Easy to clean non-slip mat
• All chrome base and chrome bezel
• Weighs to 300 lbs

Product Description

A stylish and beautiful mechanical scale will look perfect in any bath environment. From Taylor, the leader in bathroom scales, another accurate and classic look. Large, easy to read 5 speedometer style dial displays capacities up to 300 lbs. Solid steel base, with an all chrome platform and bezel. Black, textured mat is non-slip. 5 year warranty

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009WRJNU
• UPC: 082197105508
• Item model number: 938.00
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #117,980 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #86 in Health & Personal Care > Medical Supplies & Equipment > Health Monitors > Scales > Mechanical
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mechanical Scale with 360 LB limit, December 9, 2006

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Josh Daniel S. Davis "xaminmo" (Highland Village, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Taylor 938 Easy-to-Read Mechanical Scale with 5" Raised Dial (Health and Beauty)

My review is for the Taylor mechanical scale with raised dial, chrome finish, and 360 pound limit/accuracy. It is the same build as model 938, but with a limit of 360 pounds rather than 300.

The scale is durable and functional, but the accuracy is variable. Their box states "accurate to 360 pounds" however, they are confusing accuracy with precision. Precision is zero to 360 pounds. Accuracy is within TEN pounds.

I find the following procedures help increase accuracy to within 1-2 pounds.
A) Set on flat surface.
B) Calibrate dial
C) put your full weight on the scale.
D) Step off
E) Wait 2-3 seconds for the scale to settle.
F) recalibrate dial
G) repeat from C

2-3 repetitions are required. It is possible that after a while, the spring will work in and stabilize, but for now, it tends to drift. I don't think this is suitable for lighter people or people who are very emotionally sensitive about their weight. This is suitable for a "pretty close" estimation.

If true accuracy is required, spend the $200+ for a professional grade scale.

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars How it works., September 23, 2005

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Kenneth D. Deloach - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Taylor 938 Easy-to-Read Mechanical Scale with 5" Raised Dial (Health and Beauty)

Looks great, but does not work as well as it looks. I started to return it, but, decided to just go ahead and keep it because returning is too much trouble. You have to stomp it two or three times to get it to register your weight. Then ulsess you know your weight, you don't know if it's correct!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Looks Wonderful, <<Almost>> Accurate, July 31, 2007

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Joseph Quinn "JQuinn1000" (Arizona) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Taylor 938 Easy-to-Read Mechanical Scale with 5" Raised Dial (Health and Beauty)

Coming from another Taylor <digital> scale which had zero accuracy OR predictability, I am a bit skeptical about what to expect from this unit for the long haul. However, having just taken the unit out of the box, I feel that the accuracy is within five pounds, depending on the surface it is on and how I lean my weight while standing on the scale. The unit looks fabulous, and as long as I am satisfied to try my weight a few times, and figure it is at least a couple of pounds off in either direction on my final attempt, I am ok with it. I am using it more recreationally, and do not need to record my exact weight on any routine basis.