September 29, 20178 yr 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 !
September 29, 20178 yr 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.
September 30, 20178 yr Author 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
October 1, 20178 yr 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
October 2, 20178 yr 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
October 5, 20178 yr Author Thank you both for the recommendation on the chart and temp reader , all good information !.
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