judy motzkin on sat 8 apr 00
Last week was my kiln's last saggar firing in the current
location. Good results. Finally got the thing singing and
I have to take it down. it lives in a barn on a farm that
is on the market...gotta move it.
So I am dismantling it with a great team of help in the
next week and trucking it into storage until the space
where it will be rebuilt is constructed. It is a flat
top, fiber car kiln, twenty foot stack.
It's a great kiln, well built, good systems (propane,
forced air). It needs state approval before it goes in
again. it is not my ideal kiln, but I have it doing my
thing.
So I am wondering if I am nuts, carrying this dragon to
my new site? Or should I sell it to someone who can use
it now and get or build something later? Or is being
nuts questioning this move while I am making the plans to
move it. Self doubt being the plague of the artist.
Some clayarters are helping with the move. More are
welcome. I hope to include all helpers in a saggar-fire
workshop as soon as we get it up and running in the fall.
judy
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Mason Batchelder on sun 9 apr 00
Dear Judy,
I assume you are probably aware of the factors,
like:
Is the brick in good condition to withstand the deconstruction, moving and
rebuilding?
Is the frame metal, bolts, eyepins, chain or any other steel component
decomposing and in need of replacement?
Is there fiber involved? Will you need to replace it if so brittle?
how about the shelves?
Then, what would the old boy fetch if you did sell it and are there any
takers?
HOW MUCH CAN YOU COUNT ON THE HELPERS TO BE THERE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE MOVE?
Will the storage be COSTLY?
Is the rebuild time frame realistic?
WILL THE KILN REALLY BE ABLE TO PASS MUSTER FOR THE NEW SITE RULES?
Next how much will a new one cost to rebuild?
Are the materials readily available, will a lot of labor be requires to build
a new one?
What is the comparison lifespan of the old compared to the new one?
Would you be happy with the same size one?
Last but not least do you have the funds to cover one way over the other?
And WHAT DO YOU REALLY WANT KNOWING THESE ANSWERS?
DeBorah Goletz on thu 13 apr 00
Judy, have I been there! 6 years ago, I aquired used firebrick (5+ pallets
in good condition) in the Bronx and moved them into New York City where I
stored them (free) in a leaky part of the basement at Parsons - then I had
them lifted out with a crane and moved to New Jersey - but my building plans
fell through - fortunately they are only a mile from where I will (finally)
build the kiln. The first move was $500 - a bargain for all those free
bricks - five years passed - second move cost more than double the first -
and now I must move them again - this time I'll do it bit by bit in my van -
absorbing the cost with my back not my purse - but I do wonder what the
final cost of new brick would be in comparison. I still may have saved
money - but not as much as hoped. And it's been a hassle. If you have to
pay for storage, it may not be worth keeping your kiln - if storage is free
and moving costs cheap, then perhaps it is worth keeping. I do admit the
thought of building that kiln has cheered me through a rough year.
Best,
DeBorah Goletz
In North NJ where the snow showers are beautiful but I want them to leave!
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