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Originally Posted by SStephen
I've always stored dipped mandrels inside where it's warm and then don't bring them out into the cold until right before I turn on the torch. When I'm done, I bring them in with me. I've always done this, whether it's extremely hot, cold or mild. I have no scientific reason, just my gut feeling lol...
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Ah, but there is a scientific reason. Metal expands when warm, contracts when cool. So one example: the metal is very cold when you dip it and the bead release dries on it when it is contracted. You heat and the metal expands making cracks in the release.
I do the "storing indoors" thing during winter, although not during summer.