My silly mistake with the old color chart method

Back in the day, we used a paper color wheel to check metal heat instead of gadgets. I followed it wrong once and poured a batch that came out shaped like a potato. What goofy things happened when you trusted the old ways?

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the_faith6mo ago

Saw a friend, like @ben_lopez25 mentioned, pour a lump using that color wheel.

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ben_lopez256mo ago

But wasn't that color chart for tempering, not pouring?

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rowan_allen6mo ago

I always assumed those charts were just for tempering too. Then I saw a demo where they used the same chart for pouring mixes, and it made perfect sense. The heat colors translate well to how thick the poured material gets. Now I keep that chart handy for both processes. It saved me a lot of guesswork on a recent project.

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