| | |  | Scales | Home » » » » » Taylor 1350J Large Profile Mechanical Scale in Chrome | | | | | | | Description: | | A large 7" speedometer dial makes this easy to read. The large steel platform with non-slip mat makes it easy to use. The solid chrome platform makes it easy to look at and easy to clean. | | | Features: | |
• Accurate to 300 pounds
• Chrome platform/charcoal mat
• Raised bezel
• 5 year warranty
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 6.36 pounds | | Package Length:
| 18.2 inches | | Package Width:
| 12.9 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.8 inches | | Package Weight:
| 6.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 11 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Good valueMar 21, 2007
By John M. Pozar
This inexpensive scale is accurate, reproducible, and a good value for the money. The large analog dial is easy to read. The movable marking pins are helpful. I have no regrets over this purchase.
19 of 24 found the following review helpful:
 Waste of money!!Feb 18, 2007
By Ronald Gaillot
"Geek"
I purchased this scale based on the Taylor reputation and the large readable dial on the scale. My first impression upon opening the package was that it was light weight - not a good sign of something you are going to put all your weight on. I placed it on a thin throw rug (where I always placed my old scale) and it gave a very inaccurate rating of 120 lbs (I weigh 270). I then placed it on the hardwood floor and again I got a reading first at 120, then 140 and then over 200, then back to 120, etc. I figured it out that depending on what part of the scale my center of gravity fell, I got a different reading. The highest it read was 240. At this point, I had my wife stand on the thing. It showed she weighed around 60 lbs and then she had the same kind of reading swings - none of them near her weight of 125 lbs.
I rechecked the instruction to make sure I did everything correct - I thought just take it out of the box, place on firm surface, zero the meter, and stand on it. This is how all other scales worked. There's was a little different -stand on, stand off, repeat several times, and then zero. I did this and repeated the same results as before. I took it back and got a refund.
This product has a scale that goes to 300 lbs so I don't think I was overstressing it (close but not quite). The surface had a very flimsy feel, you could feel the metal flexing as you stepped on and shifted your weight - probably the reason for the wildly swinging readings. This unit is definitely junk and not worth the money you pay. "You get what you pay for" doesn't even apply. I expected at least a consistent - if erroneous - reading while standing still on the scale. What I got was a needle on the dial dancing around like one on a stereo VU meter (my apologies and sympathies to those too young to know what that means - you missed some great quality equipment).
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
It is indeed a great mechanical scale.Jan 23, 2008
By R. Mok
I was confused after reading the reviews. There were two extremes for this scale. Anyway, my wife wanted a mechanical scale and this one seems like fully filled her requirement, so I made the purchase. It is really a great buy with the $10 promotion and free shipping.
I found it to be quite accurate. I like its large readout scale and four markers in different colors. I have a family of four, so it turned out perfect. It is very important to put the scale on a flat surface and stand right in the center. If you tilted either side, you'll find the reading away off.
I was very happy with the purchase because my wife liked it. I'll never hear her yelling me to change batteries any more!
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Good Scale!Dec 14, 2007
By Pamela V
""MS V""
I like this scale. The dial is huge and easy to read. The design is pretty, looks great in a modern bathroom. I got a deal on it, $10 off promo, and I'm happy!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
On Balance, an Excellent Product for the PriceAug 05, 2009
By J. Michael Click
I've used the Taylor 1350J Mechanical Scale for almost three years, and have found it to be a reliable product and an excellent value. I only use mine on a hard, flat and level surface: either my tiled bathroom floor or the hardwood floor in my dressing area. I also weigh myself under the same conditions each time, so that my readings will always be comparable ... in other words, at the same time of day and wearing the same garments. A person's weight fluctuates day to day depending upon their fluid levels and other factors, so I'm unconcerned about whether I weigh exactly 188 pounds or 189 pounds. Using the colored indicator arrows at the top of the bezel, I just check to make sure that my weight is always within the same general range.
Of course it's important to make sure that the scale is balanced to zero before you step on it; I find the 1350J very easy to adjust, so that's not a problem. The only issue I have experienced with this product is the chrome frame, which after all these months is beginning to show little specks of rust from being exposured to moisture from the shower. This damage might have been avoided if I had not stored the scales in the bathroom and closed the door when showering, so I have to take the responsibility for the wear and tear I'm seeing.
I'm currently thinking of buying another scale and moving this one into the guest room, and have been looking at other brands and designs. However, my research has confirmed my perception of the Taylor 1350J as a superior scale in its price range, and so I'm definitely leaning toward choosing it again.
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