Gareth Johnston Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Hello hopefully posting this in correct section was looking to know what people use to read temperatures in and outside the forge while working . have my forge and everything set up just lacking a few tools will hopefully get some pictures posted soon . thanks Gareth ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I use my eyes and how the work moves under the hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jclonts82 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I recently got a K-type thermocouple from omega.com and the reader it plugs into off amazon I think the name is signteck. total cost was about $60 us. More experienced smiths use their eyes and the color of the metal, im using the thermometer and another product until i can more accurately read temps what kind of forge? Also I'm planning on experimenting with Tempil sticks this weekend. its a marker (for lack of a better description) that melts at its given temperature. That post is in bladesmithing, heat treating, I will update pictures this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Johnston Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 I recently got a K-type thermocouple from omega.com and the reader it plugs into off amazon I think the name is signteck. total cost was about $60 us. More experienced smiths use their eyes and the color of the metal, im using the thermometer and another product until i can more accurately read temps what kind of forge? Also I'm planning on experimenting with Tempil sticks this weekend. its a marker (for lack of a better description) that melts at its given temperature. That post is in bladesmithing, heat treating, I will update pictures this weekend. Thanks jclonts82 ill check that out see what its like , looking for something to help along the way until i gain some experience . the forge i am using is a becma gfr .4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobasaurus Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Chile forge recommended this one to me: https://www.omega.com/pptst/KHXL_NHXL.html I ended up ordering a slightly different one with better shielding on the wire. I use a cheap PID controller that accepts K-type thermocouples as my reader. This is the part number I ordered, works great for me: TJ36-CAXL-14U-18-SB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anvil Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Download this chart And this free apk from Android or iphone "Heat treaters guide companion" Most important is a constant light in your forging area. Then take the time to do it by eye Temperature_guide.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Johnston Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 Thank you both for the recommendation on the chart and temp reader , all good information !. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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