Thanks! I just fixed my scale. I used 2 small crochet needles to get the spring out. Then I used 2 pieces of twine to get them back on. The twine helped me lift the spring right over. Easy peasy! Figuring out the mechanics of what was wrong was the tough part, but with trial and error, I got it! Thanks again!
Good idea Christy: I did something similar, maybe a bit easier. Use one-way cable ties, and thread through the second panel, then pull hard till springs re-attach.
FmL😂 I was really in the need to see how much I weigh today but as of now I'll just keep on drinkin 'my beer and enjoy my Sunday and whatever I'll probably gain 5 more pounds after this.😢
Hey man, I've been looking for a video like for a while & you really helped me out. I was trying to replace the dial with a print out of adjectives for my girlfriend as a one year anniversary present but didn't want to take this apart and break anything. You really helped. thank you so much for the step by step!
Sean's Myth Late reply but he’s replacing the dial the white spinner part, and sticking on positive adjectives stickers on the dial part like kind, nice, beautiful etc I think his girlfriend might be recovering for a ed
Just use 2 small 2 feet long rope, tie them with the spring's head and pass them through the holes, once you set it up, just use the ropes to pull up the springs over the rear panel :)
Would really be grateful if you would reshoot this and show how you adjusted the sprint and secondly, how you put it all back together. Otherwise, thank you for a great video, you are right not many on here
It can be hard to get the springs through the metal panel when re-assembling this kind of scale. An easy way to do this though is to attach a one-way cable tie to each spring end, push through the joining panel spring holes, then grab it hard till you pull the spring through and re-attach it. Then just cut the cable tie off the spring. Easy!
Just tried this. Did work. It seems that it was calibrated too often and therefore the calibrate wheel was almost wound out of the main spring. Getting the two springs that keep too parts together back in the spring holders is a lot harder though. Pliers with thin heads will be needed.
Jasper Frumau, see my comment above on an easy way to bring the springs back through the metal panels and re-attach them (use one-way cable ties, and push through the holes, the pull them hard to bring the spring out).
To get the springs re-installed, I first crimped the spring ends that attach to the top half of scale a bit so they could still swivel about, but not fall off, making sure first that the hook at the opposite end of the spring is facing the proper direction to mate with the pinhole in the bottom half of the scale. Then with springs dangling I lowered the top half of scale onto the bottom half. I then took a twist tie, stripped off its plastic with needle nose plyers, bent the twist tie wire to form a loop, fished the loop thru base plate access hole and around spring end. Then, using plyers, I grabbed the twist tie wire securely and pulled the spring end thru the access hole, but not all the way into the small pinhole. This way there's still room to remove the twist tie wire. Then I grabbed the spring end and pulled it forward a bit to lock it into the pin hole.
Lol .. same here was struggling to put the springs back on.. finally did that. Hold the scale a height and see from the downside of the scale shud see the spring hanging/dangling around the spring holders ... use the pliers to pull them into the grooves. that shud do :)
Because it balances the weight if you use screw then it won't move because it will fix and if you loosen screw then balance shaft come out thats why uses spring
Mil Gracias .... I used the looped end of ties on the curved end of the spring threaded back through the hole. Also my model did not have a screw holding the circular weight amount down....but was flexible enough to turn up exposing the gears...also the gear slide was jamming so I put some silicone spray on it and that did the trick.
I've had a Taylor analog scale very similar to the one in the video for about 8 years. One day I stepped on it and it went to 40 lbs and stayed there. Long story short, after taking it apart and resetting the spring etc.,the dial goes around normal like before. Only problem is now it just goes to 130 lbs and I'm about 190 lbs. Is there anything else I can try? I just wanted to see a little pay off to my effort before having to toss it out.
Hi .. i have two mechanical (analogue) scales but they read different weighs.. on one iam 68 kg but on the other iam 66kg which should i prefer? What is the problem?? Note: i scale both of them on zero before starting
use a dental floss to hook it and thread it from the bottom hole, hook the spring and pass it through the hole. You'll need a though line like breaded dental floss or book binding thread and pull hard .
To re-assemble, simply put the spring back on the top piece (the white part). Then, put the top piece on top of the bottom piece, ensuring that the spring stays on. At this point the spring is hanging from the top piece, so all you need to do is lift the entire scale, without tilting it, and pull the spring with your pliers. Use gravity to move the spring towards your pliers. This is easier said than done, it took me a few tries. Good luck!
I like @(Kazi Amena Begum)'s strategy below: "Just use 2 small 2 feet long rope, tie them with the spring's head and pass them through the holes, once you set it up, just use the ropes to pull up the springs over the rear panel :)"
Do you really think that if I can’t take it apart that I can put it together? Not trying to be rude but showing how to put it together again would have been nice..
Can someone please explain why there's a stupid dial under the scales in the first place? I'm sick of agonising over honest lb by lb readings losing weight. I'm forever having to adjust to absolute zero.
There are many reasons why such mechanical scales fail. If it fails over time, or early, chances are about reliability of the parts inside, or it has been misused, like if its rated for maximum 100kg and you place something over this weight range thus damaging the spring within due to spring set. Otherwise if its made in china no brand type upon first use it will fail already giving different readings every time you step on it. There are springs, precision gear mesh rod and cogs, the whole assembly rigidity and pivot points. A trusted brand with a factory that has quality assurance and an ISO standard process will guarantee a precise product. Those made in china type they just copy and reverse engineer the process and dimensions and come up with ways to assemble it manually, then they think its so smart they started sell it with no auditable standards and no quality assurance. That's why they are so proud of it. Just like their military, their weapons and equipment are so poor workmanship that once they all fail, they can only rely on their countless soldiers charging at you just like what they did thousands of years ago.
Thanks bro for 8 YEARS!!
Thanks! I just fixed my scale. I used 2 small crochet needles to get the spring out. Then I used 2 pieces of twine to get them back on. The twine helped me lift the spring right over. Easy peasy! Figuring out the mechanics of what was wrong was the tough part, but with trial and error, I got it! Thanks again!
Good idea Christy: I did something similar, maybe a bit easier. Use one-way cable ties, and thread through the second panel, then pull hard till springs re-attach.
Thanks for uploading this but putting the spring back on has been the most stressful hour of my life 😂
FmL😂 I was really in the need to see how much I weigh today but as of now I'll just keep on drinkin 'my beer and enjoy my Sunday and whatever I'll probably gain 5 more pounds after this.😢
Hey man, I've been looking for a video like for a while & you really helped me out. I was trying to replace the dial with a print out of adjectives for my girlfriend as a one year anniversary present but didn't want to take this apart and break anything. You really helped. thank you so much for the step by step!
thats what im doing too, bu5 for myself, as im trying to recover from an eating disorder
@@rosellaodlin6191 Wait, you understood what Ruthless said? Can you translate? I'm actually being serious.
Sean's Myth Late reply but he’s replacing the dial the white spinner part, and sticking on positive adjectives stickers on the dial part like kind, nice, beautiful etc I think his girlfriend might be recovering for a ed
Just use 2 small 2 feet long rope, tie them with the spring's head and pass them through the holes, once you set it up, just use the ropes to pull up the springs over the rear panel :)
Ima try thanks for that
I used long safety pins instead of that and it is working
Would really be grateful if you would reshoot this and show how you adjusted the sprint and secondly, how you put it all back together. Otherwise, thank you for a great video, you are right not many on here
It can be hard to get the springs through the metal panel when re-assembling this kind of scale. An easy way to do this though is to attach a one-way cable tie to each spring end, push through the joining panel spring holes, then grab it hard till you pull the spring through and re-attach it. Then just cut the cable tie off the spring. Easy!
Just tried this. Did work. It seems that it was calibrated too often and therefore the calibrate wheel was almost wound out of the main spring. Getting the two springs that keep too parts together back in the spring holders is a lot harder though. Pliers with thin heads will be needed.
Jasper Frumau, see my comment above on an easy way to bring the springs back through the metal panels and re-attach them (use one-way cable ties, and push through the holes, the pull them hard to bring the spring out).
Thanks man are you still alive
To get the springs re-installed, I first crimped the spring ends that attach to the top half of scale a bit so they could still swivel about, but not fall off, making sure first that the hook at the opposite end of the spring is facing the proper direction to mate with the pinhole in the bottom half of the scale. Then with springs dangling I lowered the top half of scale onto the bottom half. I then took a twist tie, stripped off its plastic with needle nose plyers, bent the twist tie wire to form a loop, fished the loop thru base plate access hole and around spring end. Then, using plyers, I grabbed the twist tie wire securely and pulled the spring end thru the access hole, but not all the way into the small pinhole. This way there's still room to remove the twist tie wire. Then I grabbed the spring end and pulled it forward a bit to lock it into the pin hole.
Lol .. same here was struggling to put the springs back on.. finally did that. Hold the scale a height and see from the downside of the scale shud see the spring hanging/dangling around the spring holders ... use the pliers to pull them into the grooves. that shud do :)
Abhijeet see above comment: use one-way cable ties to pull the springs through and re-attach.
Useful video. I wonder why they use a spring to hold the cover.
Because it balances the weight if you use screw then it won't move because it will fix and if you loosen screw then balance shaft come out thats why uses spring
how do you get the springs back on?
See comment above Sebastian: use one-way cable ties to pull through springs and re-attach. I was stumped doing this too till it dawned on me!
I wanna know this, dude. we need more people like us
Mil Gracias .... I used the looped end of ties on the curved end of the spring threaded back through the hole. Also my model did not have a screw holding the circular weight amount down....but was flexible enough to turn up exposing the gears...also the gear slide was jamming so I put some silicone spray on it and that did the trick.
good one.. Now I'm struggling to get top back on.. but scales fixed lol..
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I fixed my scale thanks to your video! Thank you 👍
Thank you!
Just fixed my scale :)
Used hairpins to put the springs back into place.
Thanks broh, knowledge is never old.
keep sharing...
ok....What?
What did you buy a bunch of to re-connect the calibration spring to?
Would have been informative to show how to re-assemble the scale
I have done....but I am finding it hard to put back spring with the lid.. could u plz help me out
I've had a Taylor analog scale very similar to the one in the video for about 8 years. One day I stepped on it and it went to 40 lbs and stayed there. Long story short, after taking it apart and resetting the spring etc.,the dial goes around normal like before. Only problem is now it just goes to 130 lbs and I'm about 190 lbs. Is there anything else I can try? I just wanted to see a little pay off to my effort before having to toss it out.
My analog bathroom scale is not the same as yours so how am I going to repair it
Very useful. I fixed it. Thank you so much
Thank you, I fixed mine 🙏🙏🙏
Please make one of asembling
Thanks for your video I know now how to open the back Lol
Mine doesn’t have that spring at the top
Big help, Thanks!
Watchmaker can fix it ?
Hi .. i have two mechanical (analogue) scales but they read different weighs.. on one iam 68 kg but on the other iam 66kg which should i prefer? What is the problem??
Note: i scale both of them on zero before starting
How to calibrate??
This was the exact issue I was dealing with! Thanks so much, within the hour i got it fixed no problem!
The video is helpful but the video is not is not clear enough to see the spring and how you fix it .... ,😊
use a dental floss to hook it and thread it from the bottom hole, hook the spring and pass it through the hole. You'll need a though line like breaded dental floss or book binding thread and pull hard .
How do you put it back together? ?
It was quite helpful , thank u for the video 😊
very good, i liked
I used shoe strings to pull the springs up and latched them back to the base.
Thank you
thank you for this it's useful
Thanks for the vid!!
thank u...i fixed my weighing machine...:)
what screwdriver did you use ? can you please put a link to a similar one i can buy ?
Thx a lot I did it!!!!
You teach to fix it but you forgot to tell how to pull back that spring.
Yeah how to assemble it back?
To re-assemble, simply put the spring back on the top piece (the white part). Then, put the top piece on top of the bottom piece, ensuring that the spring stays on. At this point the spring is hanging from the top piece, so all you need to do is lift the entire scale, without tilting it, and pull the spring with your pliers. Use gravity to move the spring towards your pliers. This is easier said than done, it took me a few tries. Good luck!
I like @(Kazi Amena Begum)'s strategy below: "Just use 2 small 2 feet long rope, tie them with the spring's head and pass them through the holes, once you set it up, just use the ropes to pull up the springs over the rear panel :)"
fishing line
@@dekyno I used peace of wire and it works
Do you really think that if I can’t take it apart that I can put it together? Not trying to be rude but showing how to put it together again would have been nice..
There is an adjustment wheel on the back edge of the scale to calibrate the zero. You actually ripped open the scale for no reason.
Thanks so much
I was about to open mine
Can someone please explain why there's a stupid dial under the scales in the first place? I'm sick of agonising over honest lb by lb readings losing weight. I'm forever having to adjust to absolute zero.
how do I close it back up?
its really helped.
How can I rig my scale so that it can read less than my bodyweight? Anyone?
Lmao I need that too like 20 pounds less 😂
thx
good
All I learned was how to further break an already broken scale.
I broke my scale by stomping on it when I got mad one time😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
thanks!
Why dont you just put the camera against the sun ?
Yeah putting it back together with the hooks is the hard part. Too bad you didn't share that
There are many reasons why such mechanical scales fail. If it fails over time, or early, chances are about reliability of the parts inside, or it has been misused, like if its rated for maximum 100kg and you place something over this weight range thus damaging the spring within due to spring set. Otherwise if its made in china no brand type upon first use it will fail already giving different readings every time you step on it. There are springs, precision gear mesh rod and cogs, the whole assembly rigidity and pivot points. A trusted brand with a factory that has quality assurance and an ISO standard process will guarantee a precise product. Those made in china type they just copy and reverse engineer the process and dimensions and come up with ways to assemble it manually, then they think its so smart they started sell it with no auditable standards and no quality assurance. That's why they are so proud of it. Just like their military, their weapons and equipment are so poor workmanship that once they all fail, they can only rely on their countless soldiers charging at you just like what they did thousands of years ago.
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