Haven't gave up on the scales yet and found what I need for bearings at the store.
One of the things I am dealing with is mass VS weight and a bunch of other complicated stuff I have never had to deal with on this level before, but it will happen.
This idea was ((not)) just a flash in the pan.
This is why I have so many things going on at one time.
I simply get burned out on one and have to step back and think about it.
Like last night it dawned on me I can use my height gauge to make a graduated scale.
While grubbing around for something else for another project I found what I need for the base.
Worth.