Thread: Induction Annealer project parts swap

For those of us that have gone down this path, and due to limitations on bits getting here from Ali express or where ever, are finding it hard to get what you need. i thought I would start this thread.

i have some spare bits that did arrive but are no longer needed just to kick it off.

Solenoids https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000...548a4c4dWXFMOx
They have the longer stroke to accomodate the trap door travel. They are really expensive here and these were $15 landed.
Looking to recoup my costs if anyone needs one or two ( I have two)

Good idea. I bought 2 of just about everything while I was ordering for spares or replacements if I fucked them up.

Don’t suppose you got a spare pump or temp sensor? My pumps never left China and the temp sensors, who would know.

Just a question for ya, when you get the annealer going how are you going to work out how much heat to give it so it's at the right softness?

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Originally Posted by andyanimal31

Just a question for ya, when you get the annealer going how are you going to work out how much heat to give it so it's at the right softness?

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Send annealed cases to AMP Ltd for analysis. ...?

I got OmegaLaq from here: https://www.omega.com/en-us/sensors-...aq/p/LAQ-0200G

Maybe buying and dividing up for NZHS members is the go. 2oz is enough for about 20 people.

Originally Posted by Mauser308

Tempilaq temperature sensitive paint -two varieties required one lower temp for safety to track how far down your case the heat is travelling, then the higher temp one which burns at the annealing temp of the case to signify that you are putting enough heat in to actually hit the critical annealing temp.

Now that being said, getting hold of Tempilaq in the required temp rating and small amounts is no easy feat...

Originally Posted by MGNZ

I got OmegaLaq from here: https://www.omega.com/en-us/sensors-...aq/p/LAQ-0200G

Maybe buying and dividing up for NZHS members is the go. 2oz is enough for about 20 people.

Tempilaq was available here in NZ https://www.servotech.co.nz/products...cating-liquid/
Depending if in stock of course.

I reckon you could put templaque into repurposed nail varnish bottles, I'll see what I have left when I do my toenails next.

@Mick Hunter try one of these maybe ? https://www.trademe.co.nz/electronic...cddb1f19ec-005

Dont do what I did and buy the crayons ( thought it was a good idea ) but the crayon needs to be applied after the heating. so you have to chase the case around and try and put some chalk on it while it cools down.

Originally Posted by johnd

@Mick Hunter try one of these maybe ? https://www.trademe.co.nz/electronic...cddb1f19ec-005

Cheers, will have a go

So finally got around to putting mine together today.

Still need the pump. Does anyone know a local option to use instead of aliexpress?

This is the pump I got from Trademe Listing #: 2925717135
I am waiting for my Solid State Relay and 12v Power Supply to arrive,
I am keen on getting a small amount Tempilaq to set up my annealing times,

I actually did put some Templaque into nail varnish bottles, but that was a few months ago and it all sold pretty quick. If there is enough interest I might do it again. Need a minimum of 3 peoples.

Originally Posted by johnd

I actually did put some Templaque into nail varnish bottles, but that was a few months ago and it all sold pretty quick. If there is enough interest I might do it again. Need a minimum of 3 peoples.

I would be in

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Originally Posted by johnd

I actually did put some Templaque into nail varnish bottles, but that was a few months ago and it all sold pretty quick. If there is enough interest I might do it again. Need a minimum of 3 peoples.

Count me in,