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  1. 02-14-2009, 04:30 PM #1
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    Casting Thermometer

    Who makes the best casting thermometer? I am new to this and would rather not waste my money on junk if there is a quality one out there. Thanks.
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  2. 02-14-2009, 04:55 PM #2
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    Folks in a discussion here were leaning toward the RCBS due to its lifetime warranty, but I got the Lyman for a bunch less. As I don't beat up my stuff, it seems made well enough to last a lifetime too.
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  3. 02-14-2009, 05:00 PM #3
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    I agree with Bill. I've got a Lyman and it works just fine. There's no reason to beat up something like a thermometer, so it should last.
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  4. 02-14-2009, 05:09 PM #4
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    Thanks guys. There is nothing better than free advice from people that use the same product.
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  5. 02-14-2009, 06:40 PM #5
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    Who needs a thermometer? if it's not hot enough turn it up, if it's too hot turn it down.
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  6. 02-14-2009, 10:36 PM #6
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    Kendall, I got my original thermometer off ebay, an industrial one that looks and reads like a boiler thermo with a glass tube. Cost about ten bucks plus shipping. Thought I'd let you know that there are alternatives to the roast meat style that cost a lot more.

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    RCBS or the one that the antimony man Bill furguson sells. I read where the Lyman Thermometers had problems but that may of been a bad batch as I have always had good luck with Lyman Products in the past. I have the RCBS and am very pleased with it. Bill is a very nice man, and knows his stuff!

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    There is a company in NY state called Tru- Temp. They make industrial stainless thermometers. Made me mine for around $32 and it works great. They will make it to your specs.
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    I have a Tru-Temp also, I've used it, and abused it for many years. Must be a division of Timex, cause it's still workin' fine! I got mine from an industrial instrument shop, Branom Instruments, located in various cities in the Pacific Northwest.
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