Shop thermometer

[gjz30075]

I've been looking for a round thermometer, automotive themed, for my garage but all I can find are the vertical ones. The Hot Rod Stuff catalogue from Summit Racing has a '57 Chevy speedo one, set up to be a thermometer but I'm really still looking.

Any ideas as to where one (or given a choice of one) can be found?
Thanks,
Greg Z

 

[koditten]

Can you get a plain one, take it apart and install a decal of your choice? I did this with my shop clock.

 

[fflintstone]

plenty of vendors sell that overpriced ****. try using google you will find a ton.
I bought a huge round one from tractor supply for $7
somday when I have nothing better to do I may take it apart and add graphics like koditten did.

I am looking for a CHEAP huge digital clock for the shop.

 

[koditten]

Good luck on that , Bill. We were just looking for one ourselves for the mother in law. She needed something big becase of the macular degeneration. I looked all over. The largest I found was 2" high numbers and it was still close to 300 bucks.

Have fun with the hunt. sometimes thats the best part.

KO

 

[fflintstone]

Good luck on that , Bill. We were just looking for one ourselves for the mother in law. She needed something big becase of the macular degeneration. I looked all over. The largest I found was 2" high numbers and it was still close to 300 bucks.

Have fun with the hunt. sometimes thats the best part.

KO

4 1/2" for $80

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004WF2HA0/?tag=atomicindus08-20

2" can be had for as little as $20

 

[koditten]

Now you find one. A bit to late to do her any good.

thanks, bud

KO

 

[Cougar]

I got a Hot Rod and Car Craft one when I renewed my subscriptions.

 

[GN4WHLN]

I bought an outdoor one from Home Depot where they keep the pool stuff. Paid three bucks for the small one, about 4" dia. They had a large one for seven I recall.Took it apart, customized it and I'm good to go. Made it my own and it was cheap - I love it. Also, Ive checked it against another expensive thermometer and it is accurate.

 

[gjz30075]

Customizing one sounds like the way to go. Thanks!

 

[Brad54]

I've been looking for a round thermometer, automotive themed, for my garage but all I can find are the vertical ones. The Hot Rod Stuff catalogue from Summit Racing has a '57 Chevy speedo one, set up to be a thermometer but I'm really still looking.

Any ideas as to where one (or given a choice of one) can be found?
Thanks,
Greg Z

They show up at my swap meet in Commerce all the time. (Next swap meet is Saturday, Sept. 1--next weekend. Send me your email for more info)

I've gotten several signs and a vintage light-up Quaker State wall clock (lit from behind with a round florescent tube).
I already had a round Fleetwing thermometer, but over the last year I could have had my pick of many others.

-Brad

 

[Vvmvbb]

I've been looking for a round thermometer, automotive themed, for my garage but all I can find are the vertical ones. The Hot Rod Stuff catalogue from Summit Racing has a '57 Chevy speedo one, set up to be a thermometer but I'm really still looking.

Any ideas as to where one (or given a choice of one) can be found?
Thanks,
Greg Z

Maybe this?

 

[NUTTSGT]

I'd like to make something that looks "old" or specific mostly for show but that'll be a winter project. Since I use my to mentally regulate when to throw a log on the fire, I prefer to have something digital so I can read the exact temp.
I picked this up awhile back and it works great for me.

 

[gjz30075]

Maybe this?

With this lead, I see more variety on ebay from Busted Knuckle.
thanks!

 

[BARN ONE]

I bought a outdoor one at Lowes on clearance fairly cheap. Its about 12-14 inches dia. I put it outside and when the sun hits it the needle almost pegs! If its in the shade its pretty accurate. What can you expect from a cheap piece of junk.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I bought a outdoor one at Lowes on clearance fairly cheap. Its about 12-14 inches dia. I put it outside and when the sun hits it the needle almost pegs! If its in the shade its pretty accurate. What can you expect from a cheap piece of junk.

Any thermometer will read inaccurate if placed in the Sun, that's why they are to be placed in the shade to get a proper reading.