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forge temperature measurement
October 5, 2012
4:38 pm
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Jason brooks
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Hi,

I believe I understand the ability to look at the steel's color and get a rough idea how hot it is. This question is for the geeks out there...

I have a fluke multimeter that can read k-type thermocouples. Does anyone use one? What type, what manufacturer, how do I get one?

I would like to be able to measure how hot the interior of the forge is and the surface temperature of metal. I accept this will probably require two thermocouples.

Side question: I have some ITC 213, and it says it can be used on thermocouples. Does it throw off the accuracy?

Thanks!

--jason

As a beginning Blacksmith, I make scale.

October 6, 2012
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Good Morning,

Use your finger. If it blisters, it's hot. If it shrivvels up, it's really hot. If it falls off, it is almost at welding temperature!!!:mstickle:

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