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

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Product Features

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

Product Description

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: 5.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009WRJNU
• Item model number: 938.00
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #31,631 in Health & Personal Care (See Bestsellers in Health & Personal Care)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Josh Daniel S. Davis "xaminmo" (Lake Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Kenneth D. Deloach - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars taylor mechanical scale, April 4, 2007

By	C. kinkaid (philadelphia, pa usa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This scale was a gift for my 94 year young mother. She had a digital scale which was driving her crazy. I decided to purchase a mechanical one for her weighing pleasure. She loves it! ( My only negative regarding this item is the shipping charge. It was as much as the scale which was on sale. I realize that shipping is something over which you have no control).