Not saying you have to look back at all… just telling you that new doors are opening for me having this extra accuracy. I probably can’t put in words what it means, but like @Freddie3 says, it’s getting extra confidence in what you’re doing and it feels good.
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I mix my flavor concentrates on a TL 50G X 0.001G scale from amazon. I calibrate it with 10 US nickels (equals 50G) as the calibration weight that came with it is a little off.
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I rarely mix less than 30 or 50ml, my ADV and what I make for a friend is usually 500 or 1000ml. I guess in these regions 0.1 would be fine. Also, I think with higher percentages it makes less of a difference.
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Been saying that for 18 months, and all I got is my lb 501 is all I need 
maybe not from you though
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It definitely does, the more volume you mix, the less accurate your scales need to be.
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I’m new to mixing, if I could come up with an ADV I’d do it on a bathroom scale, but at this point only small batches 30 max.
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Indeed, not from me. I’ve been eyeballing a 0.001g scale for a while now. Can’t get too accurate IMO.
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I’ve been mixing for years and I still haven’t found an ADV… there’s nothing wrong with variation and 30mls 
When I make a new recipe for the first time, it’s usually even less than that. I hate waste so I start small. The largest bottles I make are 100ml.
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Feels good… after your headache goes away… from kicking yourself in the head a few dozen times? 
Seriously enjoy and mix em up!
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LOL I thought we were talking about the same thing and I missed a 0 
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Now I really want to help you find an ADV LOL
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I think I’m like you on that one. I like variation and while I do have an ADV that I keep on hand at all times I love trying out new flavors
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And it’s a very meaningful 
too
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Dang it… I don’t need to be encouraged to buy more things… LOL now I’m thinking about it!!!
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How the hell do you cut a drop in half?? 
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Seriously, never done that before? 
A full drop is when you squeeze the bottle and a drop falls off the tip of the bottle. That’s easy.
If you squeeze the bottle and see a drop forming, but not big enough to fall, let it touch the edge of the bottle top and about half a drop will go in your e-liquid bottle.
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my regular 0.01 has an auto calibrate function, the new 0.001g came with a little weight but i’m not sure how accurate it is. i should get a bit higher quality weights really.
For MF for sure, but also for FLV and other SC flavors, you won’t have to use any “tricks” to make your scale work. And even with those tricks, you’re never going to be really sure. You’re really testing the limits of your scale and when you do that with anything, it all comes down to quality equipment. The LB may be good, but it’s not that good. Even if you get a cheap 50g or 100g 0.001g scale, you’ll see what I mean.
Obviously, if you’re going to mix larger quantities, you won’t need this accuracy. % wise, a 0.01g scale works just as good for a 100ml mix as a 0.001g scale does for a 10ml mix.
If you’re using your LB and you have a weight of 0.145g, it will likely show 0.15g. If you add a small drop, the total weight could be 0.154g and still show 0.15g. With a more precise scale, you see exactly what’s going on. With the 0.01g scales you’re just guessing. That’s basically where the extra confidence and pleasure in mixing comes from.
A lot of people are probably scratching their head and wondering what difference it makes… I get that. If you’re mixing with TPA and use 10% flavor in a 60 or 100ml bottle, it won’t make a difference. If you’re using MF or FLV and you’re doing small testers, it does make a big difference.
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It doesn’t need to be an expensive one, as long as it does the job for you.
Personally I don’t care about the micro grams but these things allow you to be accurate to the centigram with ease. None of the previous scales I’ve used gave me that confidence.
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@anon28032772 's way is good, or you can use a pin or needle… touch the 1/2 drop to it and it will slide right down it into your bottle.
Serious me too, that sounds sad. Come on @anon28032772 what is your favorite flavor profile?
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