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12-09-2011, 07:56 PM
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Maniacal Engineer
1971 25' Tradewind
Lopez Island
, Washington
Join Date: Jan 2010
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Originally Posted by w7ts
Maybe I can arrange to be in Anacortes next summer to see the boats. Thats my home territory.
Ken
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Barbie will be in England next July, so we won't get the boat up there for that meet - but we do plan on being there in the Tin Pickle.
- Bart
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12-10-2011, 01:10 PM
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65th Anniversary CLIPPER
1996 36' Clipper Bus
Tub City
, British Columbia
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 3,309
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Would this "TOOL"be good for a young fellow to find the right girl??????
Might save a lot of wasted time looking! 
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12-10-2011, 01:24 PM
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Rivet Master 
Port Orchard
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Join Date: May 2009
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Originally Posted by masseyfarm
Would this "TOOL"be good for a young fellow to find the right girl??????
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Maybe for a young fellow. However as I aged, I discovered that hotness is not the best search criteria. 
A very expensive lesson it was, but thats another story.
Ken
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12-10-2011, 01:29 PM
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Rivet Master
1981 27' Excella II
mays landing
, South Jersey
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,179
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Originally Posted by w7ts
Maybe for a young fellow. However as I aged, I discovered that hotness is not the best search criteria.
A very expensive lesson it was, but thats another story.
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As I get older, everything in a skirk looks hot. Sal. 
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Let us live so that when we die even the undertaker will be sorry. Mark Twain
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12-10-2011, 01:32 PM
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
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Join Date: May 2009
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Originally Posted by noreen
As I get older, everything in a skirk looks hot. Sal. |
Even me?
The movie Brave Heart must have been X rated for you.
Ken
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12-18-2011, 11:59 AM
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 4,463
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Originally Posted by w7ts
Because I was suffering from shoppers anxiety, I decided it was necessary to buy something I have obviously needed for a long time, but have just now recognized that fact.
I ordered an infrared thermometer.
Here is my request. Please post your favorite applications for this obviously indispensable tool. This will help me justify this purchase that I am already sure was of the utmost necessity.
Thanks in advance,
Ken
P.S. I have already recognized the need to know the temperature of the white area in the middle of Daisy(my avatar)'s belly.
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My thermometer arrived a couple of days ago. How did I live without one all this time?
The white spot on Daisy's Belly is 87.5 degrees.
Ken
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12-18-2011, 02:18 PM
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65th Anniversary CLIPPER
1996 36' Clipper Bus
Tub City
, British Columbia
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 3,309
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After I posted above, I read the CT flier and there it was on sale. I just had to have one as, with my years, I think my judgement may be in question! 
Now everyone-er-thing will be put through the "HOT" test.
I even used it on my bum knee to show higher temp. from inflamation.
Dave
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Originally Posted by noreen
As I get older, everything in a skirk looks hot. Sal. |
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12-18-2011, 07:47 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
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Originally Posted by masseyfarm
After I posted above, I read the CT flier and there it was on sale. I just had to have one as, with my years, I think my judgement may be in question!
Now everyone-er-thing will be put through the "HOT" test.
I even used it on my bum knee to show higher temp. from inflamation.
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CT=Canadian Tire? If so, what do they call it? I don't see it in their online flyer.
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12-18-2011, 08:12 PM
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65th Anniversary CLIPPER
1996 36' Clipper Bus
Tub City
, British Columbia
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 3,309
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Sale was over on Thur. 15th. Digital temperature reader 57-4554-4. 70% off for $29.99.
Go to the service counter and ask them to honour the sale price. If they still have stock they will give it to you for the sale price.
Good luck
Dave
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aage
CT=Canadian Tire? If so, what do they call it? I don't see it in their online flyer.
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12-22-2011, 04:15 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' Classic
Decatur
, Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 691
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Infrared thermometer, which one?
I think I would need an infrared thermometer too, Is there a model that seems to be the choice? I looked on ebay, and there are close to 3000 choices, so any and all suggestions would be appreciated.
Rod & Jane
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12-22-2011, 06:35 PM
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 4,463
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbs
I think I would need an infrared thermometer too, Is there a model that seems to be the choice? I looked on ebay, and there are close to 3000 choices, so any and all suggestions would be appreciated.
Rod & Jane
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I've always been a fan of Fluke instruments, so I got this one.
Amazon.com: Fluke 62 Mini Infrared Thermometer: Home Improvement
You can however find both less expensive and much more expensive.
'I went with Fluke because after many years of electronic hobbies, I've decided that is a not a good idea to buy unfamiliar test gear.
Ken
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12-23-2011, 12:31 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 19' Safari
GLENDALE
, AZ
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,453
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I think Harbor Freight has an infrared thermometer on sale now for around $20 after a discount coupon is applied. Looks a lot like the one pictured above; but the case is a different color, and it is NOT a Fluke.
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12-23-2011, 08:51 AM
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 4,463
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One other comment:
While searching around for available options and reading a lot of reviews, I found that some inexpensive ones do not have a laser pointer. To me that would make it a lot more difficult to use properly. You must be very close to what you are measuring to be sure you are on the right spot.
Here is a spec from the Fluke 62. It has a ten to one distance to target diameter ratio. In other words if it is 10 inches from the target, you will be reading the average temperature of a 1 inch diameter circle centered on the laser dot. I don't know if that is typical, but it is something to base a comparison on.
Ken
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12-23-2011, 09:15 AM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,617
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Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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12-23-2011, 10:04 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,669
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While this one is not professional grade and you must be relatively close to the material being measured, this one is small and can fit between the wheel spokes etc. to get a good reading. I have found it to be accurate enough for tire, brake, hub measuring.
It's size is what sold me...just sits in the console, readily available, for gas station impromptu use.
http://www.amazon.com/ThermoHAWK-420.../dp/B0016LFX1I
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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12-23-2011, 11:01 AM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,335
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Yet another use.....
Last winter I had a baffling series of faults in the trailer running and turn lights. I traced it to a breakdown in the insulation between wires in the cable between the trailer and the 7-way connector. The site of the short was hotter than the rest of the cable. This would have been very difficult to trace without the infra-red thermometer.
Nick
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12-23-2011, 02:42 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Excella 500
Genoa
, Nevada
Join Date: Jul 2007
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I check temperatures of all the brake rotors shortly after heading out to watch for any disc hanging up. Also like to observe the difference in surface temperatures of black trucks and white trucks in the playa sun. Airstream Blue (about 140) just a few dozen degrees less than black (170).
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Airforums 22655 and now, WBCCI 22655
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12-23-2011, 06:36 PM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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Agree with all of above. Hub, brake, tire is critical.
I had a GRAINGER piece that fitted shirt pocket. Recommend this size, but check before washing machine does its best. Worst.
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02-17-2012, 11:41 AM
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65th Anniversary CLIPPER
1996 36' Clipper Bus
Tub City
, British Columbia
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 3,309
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Canada Shopper Alert
Canadian Tire has the new model on sale starting today. 
New model includes a stud sensor with the temp. reading. 70% off =$29.99
The link requires a Canadian Postal Code.
You can search for it on their site with #57-4514-0
Dave
Canadian Tire Weekly Flyer
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02-17-2012, 01:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2004 30' Classic
Field and Stream
, PA & MT
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 819
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I use my Fluke to check water temperatures in the river when I'm fishing.
So my fish catching prowess is based on science, and partly a fluke.
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