Robin Wolf on sun 8 apr 07
Dear All:
After the dual fuel-conversion episodes with my old kiln, I have made the
decision to invest in a new gas kiln. Size of 12 to 15 cu ft. Please
feel free to offer suggestions, warnings, recommendations, and
observations.
I use ^10 Bmix mostly, and on occasion ^10 Rods Bod. I have mixed up,
tested, and fine tuned my first group of ^10 reduction glazes. I would
love to be able to open the door on a load of oxblood one week and then
the following week open a load of shinos or celadons with the same
outstanding results!
My ware ranges from plates and platters - 10 to 18" across and 3 to 4"
tall, bowls from 4 - 14" wide and 6-8" tall, pichers and bottles 10-14'
tall. Plus the occasional mug/tumbler.
I am interested first and foremost in VALUE (not cost/cheapness),
reliabilty in the mechanical aspects of the kiln, dependability in firing
outcomes, and ease of use.
Thanks everyone, I value your experience and advice in this, please feel
free to share!
Robin Wolf
Kingfisher, OK
robinwolf@pldi.net
Lee Love on mon 9 apr 07
On 4/8/07, Robin Wolf wrote:
> Dear All:
>
> After the dual fuel-conversion episodes with my old kiln, I have made the
> decision to invest in a new gas kiln. Size of 12 to 15 cu ft. Please
> feel free to offer suggestions, warnings, recommendations, and
> observations.
Robin,
You seem mechanically capable. Would you consider building
your own gas kiln? A friend of mine built a small top loading
flat-top about the size you are speaking of. It might be the best
"value."
--
Lee in Mashiko, Japan
Minneapolis, Minnesota USA
http://potters.blogspot.com/
"To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of arts." -
Henry David Thoreau
"Let the beauty we love be what we do." - Rumi
William & Susan Schran User on tue 10 apr 07
On 4/8/07 10:15 AM, "Robin Wolf" wrote:
> After the dual fuel-conversion episodes with my old kiln, I have made the
> decision to invest in a new gas kiln. Size of 12 to 15 cu ft. Please
> feel free to offer suggestions, warnings, recommendations, and
> observations.
If you plan to purchase a manufactured kiln, my #1 recommendation is Geil.
Second year of our 24 cu. ft. Geil at school. Load of mixed shino, celadon,
copper red and more - all glazes doing what they're supposed to do.
Once you get the kiln figured out, it's a dream to fire.
--
William "Bill" Schran
wschran@cox.net
wschran@nvcc.edu
http://www.creativecreekartisans.com
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