Terry_Dodson Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I went by Harbor freight today to get a set of the needle files (i just got a knife shoulder filing jig from Koval Knife Supply today ), and happened to pick up one of thier flyers while i was there. I just looked at the flyer and it has a Digital Thermometer with probe listed, here is the description: Large easy-to-read four digit LCD display with back lite Gives Celsius, Fahrenheit or Kelvin readings 37'' long probe Automatic shut off Tri pod mount Includes 9 volt battery and carrying case Tripod mount: 1/4-20 thread, Measuring range -50° C to 1300° C, -58° F to 2000° F, 223° K to 2000° K, Overall dimensions: 6-3/8'' L x 3'' W x 1-3/8'' T, Tool weight: 0.75 lb. ITEM 92242-0VGA I was wondering if anyone has used this one? I already have a temp meter with a type K thermocouple that i use, but it only reads Celcius, this one reads both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFogg Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 That looks like a great deal to me. Digital Thermometer Don Fogg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKNichols Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 I am usually overly skeptical but here is my two cents worth. 1. A $35 contact thermometer is probably a 5% instrument. This means that at full reading of 2000F, the error could be up to 100 degrees. 2. 2000F is not forging temperature but could help with heat treating. However, even a 1% instrument can be off by 15-20 degrees at heat treating temperatures. 3. Most steels at heat treating temperature will have some scale on it and the scale will interfere somewhat with getting an accurate temperature. 4. For $35, what the heck, go for it! Which is worse; ingnorance or apathy? Who knows? Who cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Shorter Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I have one, and with the caveat mentioned by R.K. it seem to work fine to me. I use to double check digital H.T. oven. and to monitor my toaster oven when tempering. Well worth the $35. If you want a meter that goes up to 2350 F. for a bit more $$, check out ENCO. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McAhron Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I haver one and like it,i did replace the piece of junk flimsy wire lead with a 12 " ceramic coated lead and it is as accurate as any ive put it up against. N'T McAhron Sqwaukin Vulture Verrinder "to create is to make art" TREMBLING EARTH KNIFE WORKS (website coming soon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LParedes Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 I have one, and with the caveat mentioned by R.K. it seem to work fine to me. I use to double check digital H.T. oven. and to monitor my toaster oven when tempering. Well worth the $35. If you want a meter that goes up to 2350 F. for a bit more $$, check out ENCO. Jerry 27958[/snapback] Jerry, I couldn't find a thermometer that goes up to 2350 on the ENCO website...do you have any further information on it? If you do..thanks! Lambert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Shorter Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Jerry, I couldn't find a thermometer that goes up to 2350 on the ENCO website...do you have any further information on it? If you do..thanks! Lambert 28266[/snapback] Lambert: Sorry i got the temp wrong, it is actually 2498 degF. Item No. 325-7683 follow link. enco digital thermometer Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Brown Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 This may be a stupid question, but can you the 2 thermometers mentioned above to set the temperature in the forge and after a good soak the steel should be the same, then it doesn't matter if it has some scale on it? Thanks Chris じょうざいせんじょう Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LParedes Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Jerry, I couldn't find a thermometer that goes up to 2350 on the ENCO website...do you have any further information on it? If you do..thanks! Lambert 28266[/snapback] Thanks Jerry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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