Reddit reviews Digital Pocket Weight Scale with Retractable Display 100g x 0.01g (Black), BL-100-BLK

Keeping it under $70 at that point is gonna get tricky if you need to buy all those things, too. But here's what I'd recommend.

-Hario hand grinder ($30)
-Any digital scale, maybe upgrade eventually ($14)
-Any kettle, something like this should be like $10 at Walmart or something
-Aeropress ($33)

That's $87. If you just heat water in a microwave container if you already have that, that'll save you $10.

Or swap the Aeropress for this. melitta pour over ($6) and some filters ($6). These make good coffee, too, and will save $21 off the price of the aeropress (though you'll need more filters eventually)

Many of these you'll eventually want to upgrade to something better. But these will get you started.

Honestly, I think 6 months is probably enough time, BUT you have to make sure that you don't procrastinate on it and be all "I have tons of time" about it. If it takes you only 2 months, but the first 2 months, that's great, you can do other stuff!

You might want to estimate your time at the beginning though, so once you get your yarn, cast on knit a few rounds, then weigh the ball of yarn you're knitting with. (order a digital kitchen scale if you don't already have one. I use this one and really like it) Then, set a timer and knit for 1 hour. Then weigh your yarn again to find out how much yarn you used in that time. From there you can see that if you were able to knit 2g of yarn in an hour, and the 1800yds of yarn weighs ~205g (this is based on the yarn called for in the pattern, your yarn might be slightly heavier or lighter) you'll know that you need about 102.5 hours to complete the project, and you can set daily or weekly knitting time goals as necessary (I really recommend setting your goal to finish at least 3-4 weeks early, to give yourself a buffer for mistakes or life events that impact your knitting time, and to get it blocked).

This is the version of the "blade" scale that you would want... 0.01g resolution... but it's only good for mixes up to 100g.

Unless you're ok limiting yourself to batches of like 80mL at a time, you should consider a different scale.

The typical scale used around here are 500g limit with 0.01g resolution, like this one.

This scale

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002SVLB8E/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1422644813&sr=8-2&dpPl=1&dpID=31A-9YxUeuL&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SX200_QL40

This vacuum sealer

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008HMWC4A/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1422644913&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=31r34tHcj1L&ref=plSrch

I think they are both a good value. I had one bag that the seal didn't hold but other than that I would recommend them.

I bought this cheap [scale] (http://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-Black-Digital-Pocket/dp/B002SVLB8E/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1367459769&sr=1-2&keywords=blade+scale). Works great but you need to buy a 500g weight for calibration so all together it might be ~$20 for the scale and weight.

Hey man, let me hit you with my personal coffee journey. It worked super well for me, and it starts pretty entry-level. I highly recommend.

So, first and foremost, you need to start with pourover. Here's a pretty cheap starter set. Then you'll also need a kitchen scale, here's one of the smallest, most accurate ones I've found.

I'd also recommend getting an automatic burr grinder, which isn't exactly entry level, so it could be a secondary purchase if you find that you really want to get ball-deep into coffee. I started off with the Infinity Grinder, which worked well for me until I got an espresso machine (more on that later). But for pourover and most other methods (aeropress, coffee maker, even shit like siphon coffee, it's perfectly fine). Having an electric grinder is just going to make your life easier overall. But if you don't want to jump right into that, you could use the grinder included in the set I listed (I've never used it - it's probably not great, but I'm sure it'll work).

And that's all you need to make one god damn good cup of coffee. I've spent thousands of dollars on coffee equipment over the years, but for me, the best way to brew a simple cup of coffee is using a pourover method. And it's incredibly fun!

Now, once you've got a few months of pourover under your belt, it may be time to move onto other methods of brewing. Grab yourself an Aeropress. Aeropress effectively is the midpoint between normal coffee and espresso. It absolutely does not make real espresso, regardless of what anyone tells you, but that doesn't mean what it makes isn't super delicious. Plus it lets you start experimenting with the closest thing you'll be able to get to cappuccinos, and other fun things like flavored lattes when you have company over and want to impress them with some tasty java.

The Aeropress is fantastic, and it's ridiculously easy to clean. It's a nice way to be able to travel with a decent coffee maker, too.

Then, once you've got a couple years of delicious coffee down, it's time to get into the big leagues. Espresso.

Holy fuck dude. Espresso is complicated, and you really have to throw away everything you thought you knew about coffee. I know how pretentious that sounds, but it's super true. What I went with was a Crossland CC1, which was mainly because I got it for cheap on Craigslist for $400. But, warning, the Infinity Grinder will not grind accurate enough for espresso. For that you'll need something like a Baratza Hario or Sette 270 (I went with the Sette 270).

Anyway, that's waaaaaaaaay in your future. I'd highly recommend just starting off with pourover and some great beans (check locally, or order from Intelligentsia).

Enjoy your journey, bro. It's a great world out there.

You could try a pocket scale maybe. Most folks are too busy paying rapt attention to themselves to ever notice or care what you're doing.

American Weigh Scale Blade Series Digital Precision Pocket Weight Scale, Black, 100 x 0.01G (BL-100-BLK) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SVLB8E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UkQxDbKK69MH2

It sounds like you're well prepared - you've got set and setting covered. Having a dog there to love up on will be an added bonus. If there's a park nearby or a place to go outside that's close to the house, that would be good too. Being able to get outdoors and connect with nature is always great on mushrooms.

But definitely invest in a scale - especially since this is your first time. Better to know the amount you're taking so that you're not overdoing it or under doing [I think 2g is a good place to start]. Also, you'll know whether to adjust up or down for the next time. You could certainly wing it - but how do you eyeball 2g if you don't know what 2g looks like? Shrooms come in all shapes and sizes - one decent-sized shroom could be 2g. Or, if they're smaller, you might need 3-4. Weigh it out. Safe travels either way. Have fun!

> setup for oxygenating

I don't put a ton of weight on a special setup instead favoring starters as a better way of yeast health. A paint mixer or egg beaters would work too.

> a mill

I like my Cereal Killer for the 5 gal batches I run it through. Some like Monster Mills

>a scale for minerals

I like this one from amazon

>a sightglass for volume.

I use a tape measure.

No problem! If absolute least expensive isn't an issue, consider how you might use it. Might you get into other supplements? Then consider goijg for higher precision. Do you want to weigh kilos you order without having to split it up? Then consider maximum capacity. Do you anticipate doing trades, sales, or rebagging anything? Then consider looking for one with a AC adapter that keeps the power from timing out. It is a huge pain in the ass to have to constantly turn it back on during the course of a project. I use two - this 3000g x 0.1 came with the husband and this200g x 0.01. The smaller one is an ascher elite brand but I see no difference between the Ascher and the American Weigh brand. I also just bought this one because it looks more funner. I have given that smaller one and this one to different people based on what's less expensive at the time and everyone seems happy with it.

Yeah, definitely enough for daily use but like I said I would need more weight than that for bulk cooking at home (meat, fish, ect.)

There is another scale on Amazon that is 4"x4" with a 1kg limit here


Another thing to consider is that I couldn't fit a plate or large bowl on such a small scale without it covering the display, so something with a retractable or flip-out display like the 1kg scale I linked would be a good idea. I hadn't thought of that before.

Looks good to me. Invest in a scale. This is the one I use

I've been happy with this guy (and I see I'm the 3rd person to post it): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012LOQUQ/

I've seen a lot of other people post pics with this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002SVLB8E/

Just watch the specs when you order, those above measure max 100 grams, and are precise to 0.01g. There are models that look identical but have different specs. This one looks like #1 above but does 1000 grams x 0.1g, so less precision, but can weigh more at once.

https://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-Scales-Digital-Pocket/dp/B002SC3LLS/

Gear

• Bialetti combo espresso / drip coffee machine
  
• Aeropress
  
• Hario mini mill grinder
  
• Blade digital pocket scale
  
• Cuisinart blade grinder
  
• Yeti Rambler Lowball
  
• Some plastic pour over thing
  
• Monin toffee nut syrup
  
• Bodum french press
  
• Wine rack
  
  Coffee!
  
  
• Stumptown Trapper Creek
  
• Counter Culture Slow Motion
  
• Verve Vancouver
  
• Toby's Estate Ghost Town

There is no exact conversion because you are trying to go from volume to weight. That said, one level, unpacked tsp is approx 2.5g.

Here is approx conversion cc to tsp

1 cc ~0.20 tsp
1tsp (level, unpacked) ~2.5g
0.20 x 2.5=0.5g

Like I said, that's for level, unpacked tsp. If you're packing it in, then it's more (obviously).

tl;dr: No way to know for sure. Best to get a scale.

Here are three good inexpensive ones.

$8 (0.1) https://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-Scales-AWS-600-BLK-Nutrition/dp/B000O37TDO/ref=sr_1_5?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1540322695&sr=1-5&keywords=pocket+scale

$11 (0.01) https://www.amazon.com/Weigh-Gram-Digital-Jewelry-Kitchen/dp/B06Y61YW7S/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1540322695&sr=1-3-spons&keywords=pocket+scale&psc=1

$11 (0.01) https://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-Scales-BL-100-BLK-Digital/dp/B002SVLB8E/ref=sr_1_8?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1540322695&sr=1-8&keywords=pocket+scale

This is a great one too. http://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-Scales-BL-100-BLK-Digital/dp/B002SVLB8E

Yeah, get a scale. I recommend this one if you're budget-conscious. I'm afraid to ask what kind of grinder you're using. A quality burr grinder will get you the best results.

The James Hoffman method that is popular in this sub is good, but for beginners, just keep it simple: 16 grams of course ground coffee to 300 grams of water (around 200F or just off the boil). Let it brew for 4 minutes. Press and serve.

You can improve from there if you want my experimenting with different ratios, blooming, Hoffman method, grind size, etc.

NOBODY can give you an estimate as to whether the amount you think is in there is actually in there or not.

It's especially impossible given that not only is it photographed from just one side so we can't see the entirety of the physical volume, but that physical volume is comprised of mixed shake and nugs, which again, we can't verify the weight of not knowing the amount of each and their respective volumes.

You can only verify for sure by use of a gram scale, preferably a .00 scale , otherwise you're just wasting money and being a noob, buy a .oo scale , any other scale for measuring grams is worthless.

You don't have to get all crazy and get a .000 scale, .00 is just fine.

Here is a great .00 scale made by American Weigh, I personally recommend it.

I use that exact scale to weigh out Guarana seed powder, Maca powder, Elderberry Extract powder, pennies, and other things, and it's always spot on.