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uneven downdraft firings

updated fri 5 dec 97

 

Stephanie on thu 4 dec 97

I need HELP. I have a Bailey 24/16 propane fired kiln .I have fired 9 times
to cone 10 reduction.My glazes generally look good but the top is firing to
cone 11 bent and the bottom is cone 9 about 1/2 bent.The target brick is
1/2 way into the kiln and the baffle brick butts up against the target
brick.I don't know if I am stacking to tight . I have 4 shelves with
various shapes.I need to get this kiln more even and I don't know how .Any
help would be greatly appreciated.

Stephanie,in Atlanta ,where winter is trying to come.