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kiln building update

updated fri 30 oct 98

 

Richard Gralnik on thu 29 oct 98

Ok, gang. The arch is still up :) It now also has a 4" layer of fiber
blanket
layed across it (done while wearing a mask, long sleeves, gloves, etc).
The venting hood is on top of the kiln and the roof is on the shed, complete
with flashing around the chimney.

I'm off to the UK next Wednesday for 3 weeks (2 weeks in London, 1 in
Belfast). It's a business trip and I'll have a total of 2 free days the
entire
time, plus evenings. Any recommendations on pottery in the Maidenhead
area or around Belfast would be appreciated.

Also, does anyone know where I can get about 25-50 stainless steel rivets,
5/32" diameter, 1/4"-3/8" grip range? The hardware stores don't stock them
and the manufacturers sell in lots of 500+ only.

Richard