For pizza, I have a pizza steel (I know, way overpriced for a sheet of metal) and preheat the oven for a LONG time, then use an IR thermometer to check its temp

For pizza, I have a pizza steel (I know, way overpriced for a sheet of metal) and preheat the oven for a LONG time, then use an IR thermometer to check its temperature. But you're right, oven temp controls are crap.