Samantha Tomich on sun 22 dec 96
I finally got my student loan processed, and the semester's over!
Well, since I survived financially, the money's going to a Brent model B
wheel and a Cone Art Kiln, model #2827-10.
Laguna lists the wheel at $715.00, and Aardvark lists the kiln for
$1,765.00. Can anyone find a better price? I don't get Ceramics Monthly
to see the sales etc. and I only have a few catalogs. Oh yeah, it would
need to be *shipped* to Hawaii, so west coast
is best.
Also has anyone had any trouble with these products that I should be
aware of? What do you think on these choices?
In buying kiln shelves, how much space is needed on the sides of the
shelves for circulation etc.
How far from the elements would I want the pieces? Since the kiln has
elements in the floor how do you place the first set of posts, and how
tall would they have to be?
I've never worked with an electric, just gas, and I've been reading, but
reality is sinking in that I'm lost!!! My professor has always used gas
too, so not much help there. So, I'm in a bit of a panic hair and sucking thumb> and even what I've read is flying out the window
.
What are "infinite switches and pilot lights" - like how you'd turn it
up and down ?
Does this thing come with some stuff to tell you what's up in the
firing? I am used to firing by temp. with a pyrometer, using large
cones inside the kiln as a guide, is that ok with electric? What would
be better?
I've probably not given enough information and asked for too much
, let me know... gratefully awaiting info that will save me--
HELP!!! Sam
Ken L Russell on fri 27 dec 96
>>Laguna lists the wheel at $715.00, and Aardvark lists the kiln for
>>$1,765.00. Can anyone find a better price?
For 715, you can get a CXC from Bennett's out of Florida (they have an
800#) or Kickwheel Pottery Supply out of Atlanta (1-800-241-1895, I
think that's it). Shipping might be the killer so call everybody
including the west coast folks and get the wheel price plus shipping.
BTW, Bennett's and Kickwheel's kilns are also cheapest in terms of
price.
>>In buying kiln shelves, how much space is needed on the sides of the
>>shelves for circulation etc.
>>How far from the elements would I want the pieces? Since the kiln has
>>elements in the floor how do you place the first set of posts, and how
>>tall would they have to be?
Compared to gas firing, electric firing is a severe no-brainer (Don
Kopyscinski may not agree). Buy the furniture kit designed for the kiln
and you'll have no problems at all. Whoever you get the kiln from,
they'll tell you what size shelves fit the kiln. I'd highly recommend
getting a kiln-sitter with timer for your electric kiln. Good luck.
Ken Russell
The Arlington Pottery
gone2pot@juno.com
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