Matt Hoogland on mon 9 jul 07
Michael,
There are several smaller kiln models from Olympic Kilns, and from Aim Kilns
meant for raku use. Both manufacturers have websites. Clay Planet is a
distributor for both manufacturers.
The Olympic kilns seem to be better in terms of manufacturing. Let me know
if you need more information.
Regards,
Matt Hoogland
Clay Planet
800-443-CLAY
www.clay-planet.com
On 7/8/07, Baker, Michael wrote:
>
> I am looking to buy a small electric kiln that I can devote to Raku
> firing. I live in Wichita, KS. I already have an electic kiln, but I
> don't want to use it for Raku because of the stress it will create on
> the kiln.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> mb
>
>
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Marcia Selsor on mon 9 jul 07
I think you could build one cheaper than retro-ing an old electric.
Marcia Selsor
http://marciaselsor.com
> I am looking to buy a small electric kiln that I can devote to Raku
> firing. I live in Wichita, KS. I already have an electic kiln, but I
> don't want to use it for Raku because of the stress it will create on
> the kiln.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> mb
Baker, Michael on mon 9 jul 07
I am looking to buy a small electric kiln that I can devote to Raku
firing. I live in Wichita, KS. I already have an electic kiln, but I
don't want to use it for Raku because of the stress it will create on
the kiln.=20
Any suggestions?
mb
Peggy Bjerkan on tue 10 jul 07
I recently purchased a mid size electric raku kiln from Olympus with a
crank-up top. They also had a smaller version. I thought that their prices
were pretty fair and I am very happy with mine. I never liked the idea of
having tanks of propane around!!! I hope you find what you're looking for.
Peggy Bjerkan
in Sunny St. Helena, Ca.
www.maskwoman.com
Cindy Bracker Sturm on tue 10 jul 07
Contact Don at Evans in Wichita. He sometimes has used equipment for =20=
sale, or if not, he might know of an area school that is replacing =20
one of their kilns. If so, you can probably get their old one and =20
gut it for Raku.
Evan's number is (316) 262-2551
Good luck!
Cindy
Cindy Bracker Sturm
Bracker's Good Earth Clays, Inc.
Celebrating 25 years of helping potters!
888-822-1982 =95 http://www.brackers.com
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Since June 28th, 1982
On Jul 9, 2007, at 5:12 PM, clayart@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> A KILN FOR rAKU
>
> Posted by: "Baker, Michael" mbaker@REACHSERVICESGROUP.ORG
>
> Mon Jul 9, 2007 2:42 pm (PST)
>
> I am looking to buy a small electric kiln that I can devote to Raku
> firing. I live in Wichita, KS. I already have an electic kiln, but I
> don't want to use it for Raku because of the stress it will create on
> the kiln.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> mb
Taylor Hendrix on tue 10 jul 07
Marci,
My retro cost me $50.00 initially. Of course I don't pay myself a wage
so my labor to retrofit was FREE. I hope you can help me to love
rakuing again. I now use my "raku" kiln for low temp saggar firing.
Still, making your own with blanket etc. is a great way to go,
Michael, if you can't find some old electric for 50 bucks.
Taylor, in Rockport TX.
On 7/9/07, Marcia Selsor wrote:
> I think you could build one cheaper than retro-ing an old electric.
> Marcia Selsor
Frank Colson on thu 12 jul 07
Yes, then, there is ROCKY RAKU, the ultimate build it yoursef portable raku
kiln at www.R2D2u.com
Frank Colson
----- Original Message -----
From: "Taylor Hendrix"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 3:57 PM
Subject: Re: A KILN FOR rAKU
> Marci,
>
> My retro cost me $50.00 initially. Of course I don't pay myself a wage
> so my labor to retrofit was FREE. I hope you can help me to love
> rakuing again. I now use my "raku" kiln for low temp saggar firing.
>
> Still, making your own with blanket etc. is a great way to go,
> Michael, if you can't find some old electric for 50 bucks.
>
> Taylor, in Rockport TX.
>
> On 7/9/07, Marcia Selsor wrote:
>> I think you could build one cheaper than retro-ing an old electric.
>> Marcia Selsor
>
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Marcia Selsor on fri 13 jul 07
Taylor,
I left three raku kilns in Montana and bought several boxes of fiber
since moving to Texas. I think fiber kilns fire perfectly for raku.
My new Ward burner system is great.
I can't wait for you and Marsha to come on down the coast and fire up
the raku kiln. There may be two kilns by August. Maybe three! I just
need to face the heat and get out there to put them together. My
studio is air conditioned but the kiln shed isn't.
I am planning on building a bigger kiln on pulleys for my slabs.
I don't know what the cost per kiln is exactly as I will still have
fiber left over when I am done. I like to have extra fiber around as
needed.
I need to build a small kiln for saggars.
See you in August.
Still, if one has fiber available, throwing together several raku
kilns is not a problem.
Marcia
On Jul 10, 2007, at 5:57 PM, Taylor Hendrix wrote:
> Marci,
>
> My retro cost me $50.00 initially. Of course I don't pay myself a wage
> so my labor to retrofit was FREE. I hope you can help me to love
> rakuing again. I now use my "raku" kiln for low temp saggar firing.
>
> Still, making your own with blanket etc. is a great way to go,
> Michael, if you can't find some old electric for 50 bucks.
>
> Taylor, in Rockport TX.
>
> On 7/9/07, Marcia Selsor wrote:
>> I think you could build one cheaper than retro-ing an old electric.
>> Marcia Selsor
Marcia Selsor
http://marciaselsor.com
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