where can I get a thermometer?

[FORKLIFT352]

I know I could mailorder but any brick
and morter stores?....
Home depot...?
My gun shops have none.

[Charlie Two Tracks]

None that I know of. I used a couple of Turkey fryer thermometers but plastic face would melt off. After two of them, I decided to order one online.

[Thecyberguy]

Check this out..

about $15 shipped.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Cooper-2225-05-Stem-Test-Thermometer-4-200F-1000F-/320720929786?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aac7503fa

Even better for bout $26 shipped.

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-Bimetal-Thermometer-200-1000-F-C-Back-/250785531203?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a63fb8543

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[williamwaco]

You talking about a lead thermometer?

Check out the group buys. I think they are 23 bucks.

[onesonek]

Rotometals also has them, I got mine there when getting a ladle and some tin stock.
http://www.rotometals.com/product-p/lead_thermometer.htm

[Jailer]

If you're going to get one, why not get one from one of the site sponsors?

NEO lead pot thermometer (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=102777)

[bumpo628]

Try Bass Pro, Turner's Sporting Goods, or Cabelas if there are any around you.
Or you could also try a BBQ store. I believe the thermometers for the "Big Green Egg" will work.

[geargnasher]

Swede Nelson (vendor/sponsor here) might still be selling them. Prices were so reasonable I got one just for a backup.

Gear

[Cariboo]

got a NEO lead pot thermometer a couple of weeks ago best price I had found, super fast shipping and I am happy with it.

[FORKLIFT352]

could one use a lazer thermo from harbor frieght?

[bigjason6]

Nope, all that would do is measure the surface temp of your alloy. :)

[prs]

Nope, all that would do is measure the surface temp of your alloy. :)

Using an infrared thermometer on the surface of the lead is too convoluted by the reflection variations; but aiming the "dot" at flack black surface of the outlet pin on a bottom pour unit seems to be consistent. Aim for an area above the surface of the clay granules or whatever cover material is in use. Even this seems to be a bit tricky. BTW, what is the correct term for that rod that lifts to let lead excape from the apeture at the bottom? Is it the "pintle"?

prs

[Wayne Smith]

Harbor Freight has had an electronic thermometer with a probe that works well. I've had mine for about five years.

[dnotarianni]

I bought a turkey fryer thermometer from Cabelas for $10 and no problems smelting at all Goes to 700-750F