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Step 5Make the wire hanger for a clothespin

Make the wire hanger for a clothespin
A clothespin will hold the letters you want to weigh with the scale. It should move freely and its movement should not be restricted by the scale.

Cut a piece of #15 gage wire 16 inches long. Bend and insert it in the clothespin as shown. It may be twisted together with about 3 twists above the ends of the clothespin handles.
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