Re: ATM Gugoloz 64 newbie question

[Anthony Stillman <atmer@flash.net>]

>...Is Gugoloz 64...ready to use...
>I live in N/E Ohio, so I believe that #64 pitch is best
>...I also have some #73 pitch.


Lawrence,

Gugolz #64 is softer and has a lower softening point than Gugolz #73.
Personally I like 73.  Its a good all around pitch.  I've been using it
with great sucess for the last five years.  I would not use 64 without
boiling it harder unless it was the dead of winter in some place like
Montana.

Anthony


For the record

At 22C

Pitch           Penetration depth (500 g weight, 6mm ball, 1 hour)
Gugolz #55        0.26 cm
Gugolz #64        0.14 cm
Gugolz #73        0.011 cm
Gugolz #82        0.0064 cm
Gugolz #91        0.0041 cm


Pitch           Softening  point
Gugolz #55        52 C
Gugolz #64        57 C
Gugolz #73        65 C
Gugolz #82        67 C
Gugolz #91        70 C