INDUSTRIAL-GRADE GRANITE SURFACE PLATE WITH STAND & TOLEDO 2081 VINTAGE PLATFORM SCALE

• Model/Name Plate Numbers: F-1006, 322-082, 340426, 334383 07
• Construction: Solid granite precision surface plate mounted on reinforced steel stand
• Size/Grade: Exact dimensions and grade not listed, but designed for heavy-duty industrial quality control applications
• Material: Natural granite with high resistance to wear, corrosion, and temperature changes
• Stand: Rigid, vibration-dampening steel frame for stable support
• Condition: Industrial used, structurally solid and reliable

Description

This machine is an industrial-grade granite surface plate with stand, built for inspection and quality control environments, essential for various machine sales and applications involving metal working lathes. Granite is the material of choice for metrology due to its exceptional hardness, resistance to warping, and ability to maintain long-term accuracy. Mounted on a heavy-duty steel frame, the plate provides a stable, vibration-free reference surface crucial for precision tasks in plastic processing machinery as well.

What It Does

The granite surface plate serves as a precision reference plane used for inspection, calibration, and measurement. It allows machinists, fabricators, and quality control specialists to check flatness, squareness, and dimensional accuracy of manufactured components with confidence, including those involved in plastic machinery operations.

Capabilities

• Provides an extremely flat and stable reference plane
• Supports a wide range of measurement and inspection tools, including height gauges, dial indicators, and coordinate measuring equipment
• Withstands heavy use without significant wear or dimensional drift
• Maintains accuracy under varying shop conditions due to granite’s thermal stability

Core Functions

• Acts as a master flat surface for dimensional inspection
• Enables precise part layout, calibration, and measurement
• Ensures accuracy and repeatability in quality control processes
• Provides a non-magnetic, corrosion-resistant platform

Design Features & Benefits

• Granite Construction: Excellent flatness and long-term stability compared to steel alternatives
• Heavy-Duty Steel Stand: Keeps the granite surface at ergonomic working height while minimizing vibration
• Durability: Resistant to scratches, rust, and environmental changes
• Industrial-Grade Reliability: Built for consistent use in demanding shop environments, including those specializing in machine sales and plastic processing.

Applications & Industries

• Machine shops and fabrication facilities
• Aerospace and automotive component inspection
• Tool and die making
• Calibration labs
• Industrial manufacturing quality control departments

Machine Overview & Summary

This granite surface plate with stand is a cornerstone tool for precision measurement and inspection. Its stable granite construction ensures accuracy, while the steel support stand provides reliability in industrial environments. Suitable for machine shops, aerospace, automotive, and calibration labs, this surface plate is ideal for anyone needing a dependable, vibration-free reference surface for inspection and quality control tasks. Even with industrial use, it remains a solid, valuable asset for ensuring product quality and consistency across various applications, including metal working lathes and plastic processing machinery.

Machine Overview & Summary

This is a Toledo Scale Company Model 2081 mechanical platform scale with a 200 lb capacity (as stamped on your unit). It likely dates from mid-20th century industrial use. It’s part of Toledo’s legacy line of “Honest Weight” mechanical scales (often referenced as “No Springs — Honest Weight”) and was designed for robust, continuous use in commercial and industrial settings.

It is purely mechanical — no electronics or power source needed — which gives it appeal for restoration, display, or functional use in environments where simplicity and ruggedness are desirable.

Specifications

• Model: 2081
• Serial: 5784
• Factory number: 2081-0-008 IU
• Capacity: 200 lb (some listings suggest variants up to 225 lb) 
• Graduation / sensitivity (estimated): likely 1/10 lb increments (common in this class) 
• Operating principle: mechanical spring / lever / balance mechanism (no motors or electronics)
• Platform: flat surface mounted to the mechanism (exact dimensions unknown)
• Frame: heavy cast metal with supporting legs or base, often with mobility (casters) in some examples
• Weight (gross): likely several hundred pounds, given the cast construction (exact weight not confirmed)
• Condition: used / vintage 
• Markings: your photos show the maker plate with “Toledo Scale Company, Toledo, Ohio” and the model / serial info

Description

This vintage Toledo 2081 platform scale embodies the rugged, no-frills mechanical precision of mid-century industrial weighing equipment. Built with stout cast and machined metal components, it was engineered for durability and reliable long-term service in factories, warehouses, farms, or markets. The scale’s front dial (or indicator) provides a large, legible readout, facilitated by internal mechanical linkages and lever arms.

Though aged, such units are prized by collectors, antique industrial décor enthusiasts, and by users who prefer equipment that functions without electronics. With proper restoration and adjustment, it can still perform weighing tasks or serve as a statement piece in a shop or industrial interior.

What It Does

• Measures the weight (mass) of objects placed on its platform via mechanical means
• Provides a readable indication (pointer / dial) corresponding to applied load
• Works without any electricity or external power — relies entirely on internal mechanical components
• Can be moved (in many cases) on casters or wheels for repositioning

Capabilities & Core Functions

• Weigh up to ~200 lb accurately (as specified)
• Provides mechanical stability and repeatability (assuming calibration)
• Suitable for frequent use under industrial loads
• Able to function in harsh or variable environments (dust, temperature, etc.), as it lacks sensitive electronics
• Long service life if well-maintained (oiling, cleaning, parts replacement)
• Potential to be restored to fully working order or used as a static display / demonstration piece
• The “No Springs — Honest Weight” branding (often seen in Toledo literature) refers to a design philosophy aimed at eliminating errors caused by weak or fatigued springs in earlier scales. Some models claimed less dependency on spring deformation for accuracy, instead using calibrated levers and balances.

Design Features & Benefits

• Robust Construction: heavy cast and machine work makes the scale durable and resistant to deformation
• Mechanical Simplicity: fewer failure points compared to electronic systems
• Readable Dial / Indicator: large pointer and dial design for ease of use in industrial settings
• Mobility (in many units): casters or wheels allow repositioning
• Historical / Decorative Appeal: the unmistakable vintage industrial aesthetic is often sought after by collectors
• Low Maintenance (once serviced): with proper lubrication, alignment, and periodic calibration, it can remain reliable
• Potential drawbacks include wear of moving parts, drift over time, corrosion or damage, and the necessity for manual calibration.

Applications & Industries

• This type of scale was used across multiple industries:
• Warehouses, shipping / receiving docks
• Industrial plants / manufacturing (weighing components, batches)
• Agriculture (produce, feed, farm goods)
• Markets, wholesale produce or grain operations
• Salvage yards, recycling plants
• Antique / vintage décor or signage in restaurants, breweries, shops
• Museums or historical displays of industrial equipment
• Collectors and decorators also mount these units in lofts, studios, or galleries for visual appeal.