Tempilaq

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Drache

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has anyone tried Brownell's Tempilaq? They have one for 1450°F. It would probably be better than removing the blade from the forge to test with a magnet every few minutes, just to find out that you managed to overheat it in the last 20 seconds (maybe I'm the only one with that problem?:D )

I wonder if it would interfere with a non-scale compound?
 
I tried some a while ago thinking it was a great idea, but it just turned out too tough to read. I played around with it, but never got to where it was helping much, so I gave up on it. I guess it goes on like nail polish and you let it dry before it goes into the fire, so I don't think it'll bother anti-scale coatings, but I never tried it.
Take care, Craig
 
Drache said:
has anyone tried Brownell's Tempilaq? They have one for 1450°F. It would probably be better than removing the blade from the forge to test with a magnet every few minutes, just to find out that you managed to overheat it in the last 20 seconds (maybe I'm the only one with that problem?:D )

I wonder if it would interfere with a non-scale compound?
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Not sure how it will work for you guys but I use it to calibrate a machine at work but I am only setting it at 650F and it works well for me.
 
I like the tempil sticks, and the tempilaq. I first learned about them while welding. They are more accurate than a magnet, they will generally melt within 2% of the temperature.

Don't watch for them to change color, watch for them to melt. If you are using it with an antiscale coating, you can get dark spots on the steel. still easier to remove than scale, but just something to consider.

Ken
 
Sounds like it would be helpful. Are the dark marks from oxidation, or residue from the tempilaq? if it comes off without too much of a fuss it might still be worth it. Would you put the antiscale coating over the Tempilaq, or the tempilaq over the antiscale?

Thanks for your replys
 
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