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seeking kiln manufacturers

updated thu 2 sep 99

 

Christopher J. Anton on wed 1 sep 99

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I have volunteered to help my former instructor at University of West =
Florida
attempt to get a grant for the purchase of at least one new kiln. We hope =
to
get a shuttle kiln with at least 72=22 of internal height, and possibly also=
get
funding for a vapor kiln and a large computer controlled electric kiln. I =
have
been able to locate contact information for Geil, Bailey, Axner, and L=26L
(DaVinci).

The school has ample natural gas pressure available (2lb main feed with four
branches, one of which is used for the downdraft kiln (two burner, approx =
30-40
cu ft) and another for a small raku kiln. The other two branches are =
associated
with existing vent/smoke stacks built in anticipation of funding for new =
kilns
(which funding, of course, vanished).

Suggestions with rationale and contact information would be greatly =
appreciated.
Feel free to respond to me personally or on the list. Thanks in advance to =
all=21
=3Csmile=3E

- Chris
antons=40bellsouth.net