[TheForge] HF IR thermometer <$20!

[Peter Fels & Phoebe Palmer]

I have been forging different bronzes that of course have differing forging heat ranges.
So i got one with a wider temp range, thinking it would help with that..
But it’s sometimes slow to read, which doesn’t work with smaller pieces that cool quickly.
Also, differing levels of surface oxides seem to confuse it…
And it keeps changing it’s digital mind.
It did better when i was keeping track of interpass temperatures and carbon steel tempering.

On Dec 6, 2014, at 9:33 PM, Dave Mudge <dave at magichammer.net> wrote:

Bruce, our machine shop bought one of those several years ago.
it seems to work great. Still has the same batteries...
dave m

On Fri, Dec 5, 2014 at 7:59 PM, Bruce . <freemab222 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Speaking of HF tools, here's one that I've found to be reliable and
> reasonably accurate.  I've just been using mine to test pre-heat temp
> (~400F) for welding.  I may stop by the store for a second one.
> 
> http://www.harborfreight.com/
> item 69465
> 
> It looks like the sale is on-line only, but sometimes the stores will honor
> it if you bring the ad.
> 
> That freebie flashlight is also a good one.  I was just using one of mine.
> It has a hook on the back to hang from a nail, and switches between
> flashlight and "lantern" modes.
> 
> Bruce
> NJ
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