C TRIPP on tue 20 nov 01
Sue wrote, in part,
> Hi -- The small kiln I just got comes apart but doesn't seem to have
> any type of fastener when you put it back together> ... Is this common
for kilns not to have any type of fastening between
> the components? Or are some parts missing? (I got it used, as is,
> no manual, and the person wasn't the original owner and didn't know
> anything about kilns.)
>
> Should I just be extremely careful when loading/unloading or any
> ideas what I could use to steady/fasten the components?
> >
>
'Morning Sue,
Don't fret about it. My L&L doesn't have anything holding the sections
together but gravity. It will only be a problem if, heaven forbid, someone
trips and falls against the kiln and even clips are not going to be much
help if the tripper's momentum is great. I admit that when I see ads for
sectional kilns having clips, I secretly wish mine had them but it's really
no big deal. I have never felt uneasy about loading/unloading. I'm only
careful not to ship the soft brick or snap off a thermocouple.
Happy firing.
Carol
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Millie on wed 21 nov 01
I have had an L & L 18 three ring on a stand for about ten years.
because I am short, (4'11") I stand on a cinderblock and lean on the edge, try not
to drop my stuff, or lean too far and fall in, as I load or unload the bottom
shelf. My form (my body not my pots) is definitely zaftig, or rubenesque. So
there is a fair bit of heft as I lean against the top edge. this thing has gone
nowhere, it hasn't tipped off its' stand or slid one ring an inch out of line.
And every so often I will stand up too quickly from getting something on a low
shelf that is next to the kiln, get dizzy and lurch into the side of the kiln,
(now I do have enough sense not to get stuff off that shelf when I am firing.) So
you will be safe with it. Do make sure that you use a level to make sure that it
steady. I didn't the first time and the leaning tower effect that can happen with
the furniture is not steady. I have a shim, thin piece of scrap metal under one
leg of the stand.
I recently got a used SKutt 1227, it does have the clips, what this meant to me
is that is is not as easy to set up, not as forgiving, we had to fidget it to get
the clips to line up properly, and this created dust where the bricks rubbed. as
time passes, I will see if the heat leak at the seams, which are minimal to me on
the L & L, are less on the Skutt due to the clips.
happy firing and good pots.
Millie in Md. getting ready to go to the airport to pick up my son. you can no
longer park and double park at the curb to wait and jump out to wave when you see
the one you are picking up. Now you drive an endless loop of the airport entrance
and exit ramps until your passenger gets to the curb and flags you down like you
are a taxi. or you can get into the short term parking in the parking garage by
having your car inspected by security, state troupers, or Md National Guard and
you are allowed to stand behind the area reserved for the endless check out lines
or down by the baggage claim. and sending people off it is the same thing. Drop
someone off and you are allowed one quick hug and kiss before either the state
troupers or MD national guard orders you to "move along, no standing". my jeep is
fondly called the rolling mini dumpster by family and friends, so I would have to
spend an hour clearing out the inside of "stuff" so they would know that I don't
have a bomb. granted this is BWI outside of Baltimore and DC, but are all the
countries airports this tight.? I am not complaning, just commenting an the
changes. and grateful that my son is young and healthy and I don't have to pick
up someone elderly or infirm who needs extra help.
C TRIPP wrote:
> Sue wrote, in part,
> > Hi -- The small kiln I just got comes apart but doesn't seem to have
> > any type of fastener when you put it back together> ... Is this common
> for kilns not to have any type of fastening between
> > the components? Or are some parts missing? (I got it used, as is,
> > no manual, and the person wasn't the original owner and didn't know
> > anything about kilns.)
> >
> > Should I just be extremely careful when loading/unloading or any
> > ideas what I could use to steady/fasten the components?______
putitinink@YAHOO.COM on wed 21 nov 01
Hi -- The small kiln I just got comes apart but doesn't seem to have
any type of fastener when you put it back together. The bottom is
one piece, then the walls sit on top, then there are two rings (about
three inches high each) that extend the height of the walls, then the
lid sits on top of the whole thing. I realize that you can't touch
the kiln once it gets hot obviously, but....when loading and
unloading, I would think that it would be much better if the pieces
had SOME type of fastening to keep the components from getting bumped
or nudged out of place.
Is this common for kilns not to have any type of fastening between
the components? Or are some parts missing? (I got it used, as is,
no manual, and the person wasn't the original owner and didn't know
anything about kilns.)
Should I just be extremely careful when loading/unloading or any
ideas what I could use to steady/fasten the components?
Thanks!
Sue
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