evilauthor wrote:Expert snuggler wrote:We've read a lot about standardizing length measurements. I can't remember textev about weight standards but if they're making explosives they probably have it down.
Exactly. Standardizing weights (and everything else) would be happening besides standardizing lengths. If you're doing one, you'd almost have to do the rest almost by default.
I figured there was some weight standardization but nothing on it had been specifically mentioned. Back in the 1600's they had standards for length and weight but precise is not a term I would use for either. Also a simple balancing beam, which has been used through the centuries is one thing. Converting that to a graduated off set beam for weighing really large weights is a totally different kettle of fish.
The subject matter asked for invention ideas and because scales hadn't been directly mentioned I figured it would be cool to add to the list.