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These brass funnels are often used to fill the bucket when weighing grain. This one has rings so it could be hung. The funnel can reduce spilling and create an even packing when the bucket is filled.

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This Corcoran grain scale was used to indicate the weight of grain, seed, or pulse (grain legumes) in a bushel measure. The scale and parts fit in the wood box for easy transportation by grain buyers, farmers, or millers. The box has the “Directions…

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This Dollydale scoop has a built-in scale. It can be used to weigh grain and other animal feed or other products, which farmers sometimes mix for specific purposes.

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This type of balance grain scale is made in countries like The Netherlands and Russia along with other European countries. The grain goes in one bucket and is struck so it is level before weighing. The weights go in the other bucket until the beam…

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This Fairbanks scale is a 2-pound grain scale. It was used to determine the weight of grain in a bushel. The beam has three graduations. The top line tells the weight of a bushel. The second line is the actual weight of the sample. And the bottom…

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This Fairbanks scale is a 2-pound grain scale. It was used to determine the weight of grain in a bushel. The beam has three graduations. The top line tells the weight of a bushel. The second line is the actual weight of the sample. And the bottom…

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This grain scale is a 2-pound scale. It was used to determine the weight of grain in a Winchester1 bushel. The three measures on the beam tell: Weight of a bushel (top line) Actual weight of the sample (second line) Percent of deduction after…

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This Fairbanks scale is a 2-pound grain scale. It was used to determine the weight of grain in an Imperial bushel1. “Imperial” is stamped into the poise, made for the United Kingdom market. In addition, the bucket is stamped with "1 Qt (quart)…
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