Fred Cook on fri 22 may 98
I have recently come across a fair number of refractory brick for a small
price, but don't know if they are usable for kiln building. There a
several sizes and names on them.
Davis-Hi Grade
Savage 1
Remmey
Temple
These brick have been sitting in a basement for the last 30 years, the
present owners of the house said they were there when they moved in. Now
they are moving after 28 years. What to give them to me! Should I take
them?
Thanks for any help. I would be interested in buiding a small wood fired
kiln.
Fred Cook
Cincinnati, Ohi
ThePottery on sat 23 may 98
I have used all but the temple in building kilns with used bricks....all seem
to of the med to high duty use. Geet them as quickly as you can. Tracy
Penland NC
Wainford on sat 23 may 98
Fred,
You wrote:
I have recently come across a fair number of refractory brick for a
small
price, but don't know if they are usable for kiln building. There a
several sizes and names on them.
Davis-Hi Grade
Savage 1
Remmey
Temple
Although I don't know the properties of these brick, I did find thier
manufacturers as follows:
Davis Hi Grade Davis Fire Brick Co OH 1935-1942
Reference: American Refractories Institute 1935:29 1942:15
Also made by Ohio Fire Brick Co in 1942
Ref: American Refractories Institute 1942:37
SAVAGE 1 Corundite Refractories Inc OH 1935
Ref: American Refractories Institute 1935:28
Remmey Richard C Remmey Son Co PA various types 1921 through 1935
Ref: American Refractories Institute 1935:41, 1930:53, 1921:33, 1930:53
Temple Harbison-Walker Refractories Co PA 1930 through 1942
Ref: American Refractories Institute 1930:42, 1942:24
The title varies on the American Refractories Institute. 1921-1942
Directory of the Refractory Industry Pittsburg American Refractories
Institute.
Possibly with the manufactuters, and these references you can find the
properties of the brick in a library.
I've heard of the SAVAGE 1 brick, but don't know if they are high duty.
Hope this helps and that it is not just a bit of trivia. Good Luck!
Sam
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