Yarn Count Tester determine the count from short lengths of yarn or small piece of fabric Paramount Beesley Balance i9â„¢ is the latest model direct yarn count balance which has been completely redesigned. This latest ergonomic equipment consists of a light weight beam pivoted on jewel bearing with a suspender hook at one end and a pointer at the other. The beam is initially leveled with the help of the leveling screw to bring the pointer against a datum point. A calibrated rider is suspended in the slot provided on the beam. A template is used to size the length of the yarn (The Length depending upon the count system required). This number of sort lengths required to balance the beam gives the count of the yarn directly. A Template is provided to give lengths of yarn in METRIC, COTTON, LINEN, WOOL SKIEN, and WORSTED counts. The Balance is finished beautifully in Blue Powder Coated Paint.