I needed to be able to move my kiln to an area in a large framed garage that I am currently sharing with the father-in-law. Before and after the kiln is loaded I can move it easily to the location in the shop that has the 240 volt power source. This outlet is shared with …
Kiln Ring
Last weekend I started working on the frame for one of the modular kiln rings.
Primary Air/Orifice Tooling
I have been making homemade burners for 15 years so this one has been in the works for awhile. With this new kiln I really wanted to figure out how to build a primary air flap that was attached to the burner itself. I’ve seen other designs with air flaps attached with small screws tapped …
Casting Peep Ports and Plugs
The Peep Ports were made using small paper cups glued together. I wanted to shape the ports so the inside has a taper, in case the cone packs are not placed dead on. I made a form from 3/4″ plywood and used commercial insulating castable. Each port and plug was made from 2lbs of dry …
Kiln
I have needed a new kiln for years. I knew this. One of the problems with being a potter is the need for such specialized equipment. To have a kiln more than a commercial electric model demands space and more importantly in my case, some semblance of geographic stability. The last five years has …