The real issue might be that old analog controllers don't hold calibration steady when the shop temp changes through the day. I've seen units that read fine at 60F start drifting bad once the air gets warm around them. Could be your thermocouple is fine but the controller itself just needs to sit in a more stable environment.

Well, that's a tough lesson to learn. I used to beat my dough into submission and ended up with tough, dense bread every time. Let it rest and handle it gently, you'll be amazed at the difference in texture.

Must be that Portland magic mixed with marine grease, basically bike voodoo.

@robert64 you and me both man, I've got a bag of pinto beans staring at me from the cupboard right now that I keep swearing I'll soak "tomorrow.

Not a nightmare, just tedious. Slow and steady gets it flat.