Make your own load cell with strain gages.
They are low cost, linear over a working range easy to calibrate
and quite easy to work with. What precision do you need?.

Andy Tuthill wrote:

> I'm working on a project where I will need to measure the weight of wooden
> blocks up to 4 kg's max.  The hard part is they will be in a drying kiln so
> the conditions will be up to 100C and 100% relative humidity, or steam.  I
> have looked into some load cells but they can be somewhat expensive.  Before
> spending the cash to get one I wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions.
>
> Regards,
> Andy
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