Leslie Ihde on fri 15 may 98
Can anyone make me my dream kiln? I want it to be suitable for both glass
fusing and raku, cone 6 electric and cone 10 reduction. I want it to be
at a comfortable height with an opening front door, a bit like a fridge.
I don't need to make pieces taller than 20 inches, but I like wide pieces,
say a 36 inch circle or square. Finally, just in case, I'd like it to be
expandable. All this should cost me under 2000.
Don't all laugh at once. Maybe a designer could make one? Oh- did I
forget to mention, I'd like it to have an electronic control with soaking
and cool down programs as well as heating programs. It should have a cone
sitter shut off for back up.
Leslie
Vestal NY
The Kiln Guy on sat 16 may 98
Hi Leslie,
Yes, "but we can only make it this big". ha,ha...........
Seriously:
We have made quite a few "combination" glass/pottery kilns complete with
electronic controllers & a kiln sitter functioning as either an overtemp
device or "just in case the electronics fail". All of them have been top
loading. Front loaders are quite a bit more expensive, mostly due to the
cost of materials (case, door, insulation) & labour.
You might be best to buy a used front loading kiln (in good condition) &
add on an electronic controller & stick a burner in the side.
As far as the Raku part goes, I would recommend coating the elements to
protect them from the atmosphere in the kiln chamber.
Expanding? Great idea. I will put some thought into this. (Love a good
challenge).
I should thank you for your e-mail....One of the best kiln questions I`ve
seen in a while.
Chris @ Euclid's Kilns and Elements
1-800-296-5456
Web Site: http://www.euclids.com
E-Mail: mail@euclids.com
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