Nikki Simmons on sat 15 dec 01
Dear Clayart,
I would swear that this has been discussed on how to put your kiln on
wheels, but I cannot find it in the archives.
So could someone please tell me the particulars of putting my electric kiln
on wheels? The new location of my kiln is going to be in the upstairs of
our detached garage (Room is only 7.5 feet tall and has a 4 foot knee wall).
As such, in order to load the kiln and keep it away from combustibles when I
fire, it needs to be in the middle of the room where I intend to place the
kiln vent. I think I have some metal wheels lying around somewhere... is
that necessary? Does it matter what kind of metal? What kind of platform
would need to be constructed?
I appreciate any ideas anyone has. Thanks!
Sincerely,
Nikki Simmons
nsimmons@mid-mo.net
Cindi Anderson on sat 15 dec 01
My husband bought me a dolly at the hardware store for about $50. It is
heavy duty, has a big platform that we put the kiln on (stand, vent and
all), has huge wheels, and a big handle on one side which makes it easier to
move around without putting any stress on the kiln. The only drawback is it
raised the height of the kiln a foot, so it is harder to load and unload.
Cindi
Fremont, CA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nikki Simmons"
> So could someone please tell me the particulars of putting my electric
kiln
> on wheels?
MaryBeth Bishop on sun 16 dec 01
Dear Nikki,
I have a kiln I inherited which was already set up on a "dolly" and with kiln
vent. Very simple and useful for me. This arrangement should work for you
as well. The dolly part is made of 2x4 pieces constructed into a square with
an open middle. In the corners are blocks and heavy duty wheels are attached
there. The kiln vent sits on top of this with the exhaust part hanging down
and the vent tubing attached and going out between two of the wheels. The
dolly has to be high enough to provide clearance for the vent tubing...the
blocks at the corners to which the wheels are attached also provide
elevation. Then the kiln sits on top of the vent and dolly. The whole thing
can be rolled with reasonable effort and is quite steady.
Heat is not an issue for the wheels but weight is. You need to get good
heavy duty ones. I'm sorry I can't really draw such things to be more clear
but the whole thing is really straight forward and dimensions would have to
be adjusted to your kiln size anyway. When your kiln vent is working
properly there really is not an extreme level of heat under or around the
kiln. After all, the point of a kiln is to keep heat in.
Anyway, your situation is quite workable. I do this in a garage in our house
in Pennsylvania. Of course my husband has given me a couple "moments" when
he is on automatic pilot and tries to close the garage door on the kiln vent
or better yet run over the kiln. He would deny that either of these has ever
happened and he would be wrong. Not your problem
Best wishes,
Mary Beth Bishop
Leslie Wright on sun 16 dec 01
I took the base that came with the kiln over to a welder. I had them cut
down the height of the base to compensate for the height of the wheels that
I had purchased. Also had the welder use a piece of steel over the bottom of
base to add strength and welded the wheels to it. Home Depot has dollies for
around $25.00 Canadian and they come with large wheels that if one was to
purchase independently would cost much more. The weight load for the wheels
is more than ample.
Les Wright
SAM YANCY on sun 16 dec 01
Hi Nikki and all - I did the following - had the same problem. I went to a local
hardware store and bought enough "L" shaped angle iron with 2 inches or more on
each side. Since the kiln is quite heavy, you may want to consult the hardware
store for the angle iron thickness - I used 3/16 inch thick. Then I cut the angle
iron with a hacksaw on a 45 degree angle to fit the legs so that the "L" shape
encircled the legs somewhat tightly. Then I welded the frame together. You can use
bolts/nuts too with some "L" shaped brackets if you don't have a welding source. I
also bought four heavy duty wheels "3 inch size minimum" with swivel brackets and
a locking source. Bolt or weld them them to the bottom of the angle iron frame.
Place the kiln with the legs into the frame and "WALLA' a great way to move a
kiln. If nothing else, excluding the materials, you probably could get a local
welder to fabricate one for about $20.00 if you don't have the tools or time.
Total material costs about $25.00. P.S. Be sure to use strong and at least 3 inch
diameter wheels to avoid rolling problems over bumps and to ensure stability. Sam
In Daly City, Ca - where it is cold, windy and overcast today. Also going to
Phoenix and Tucson AZ next week. Any recommended pottery places to visit?
Nikki Simmons wrote:
> Dear Clayart,
>
> I would swear that this has been discussed on how to put your kiln on
> wheels, but I cannot find it in the archives.
>
> So could someone please tell me the particulars of putting my electric kiln
> on wheels? The new location of my kiln is going to be in the upstairs of
> our detached garage (Room is only 7.5 feet tall and has a 4 foot knee wall).
> As such, in order to load the kiln and keep it away from combustibles when I
> fire, it needs to be in the middle of the room where I intend to place the
> kiln vent. I think I have some metal wheels lying around somewhere... is
> that necessary? Does it matter what kind of metal? What kind of platform
> would need to be constructed?
>
> I appreciate any ideas anyone has. Thanks!
>
> Sincerely,
> Nikki Simmons
> nsimmons@mid-mo.net
>
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Dannon Rhudy on sun 16 dec 01
When the school studio recently purchased a large oval electric
kiln, the kiln stands were unsatisfactory, and seemed too
flimsy for the kiln. Fortunately, while the maintenance dept.
was moving the kiln, they bent the legs on the stand. So,
they laid out a steel frame of appropriate size, welded it
together and put it on wheels. I was and am delighted, it
gives some flexibility and certainly made the kiln easy to
move to place. It's wired directly to the box, but can be moved
enough for cleaning. The wheels are heavy duty, and the
kiln stand is probably over-built but so what. It is slightly
lower than the original stand - all the better for loading. It's
outside on a cement slab, so heat build up is not a factor.
I've tested, though, and there isn't any buildup. Maybe 10
or 20 degrees hotter than the ambient temp, is all.
regards
Dannon Rhudy
At 09:20 PM 12/15/2001 -0600, you wrote:
>Dear Clayart,
>
>I would swear that this has been discussed on how to put your kiln on
>wheels, but I cannot find it in the archives.
>
>So could someone please tell me the particulars of putting my electric kiln
>on wheels? The new location of my kiln is going to be in the upstairs of
>our detached garage (Room is only 7.5 feet tall and has a 4 foot knee wall).
>As such, in order to load the kiln and keep it away from combustibles when I
>fire, it needs to be in the middle of the room where I intend to place the
>kiln vent. I think I have some metal wheels lying around somewhere... is
>that necessary? Does it matter what kind of metal? What kind of platform
>would need to be constructed?
>
>I appreciate any ideas anyone has. Thanks!
>
>Sincerely,
>Nikki Simmons
>nsimmons@mid-mo.net
>
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___
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>
Robert Dye on mon 17 dec 01
On Sat, 15 Dec 2001 21:20:57 -0600, Nikki Simmons
wrote:
>Dear Clayart,
>
>I would swear that this has been discussed on how to put your kiln on
>wheels, but I cannot find it in the archives.
>
>So could someone please tell me the particulars of putting my electric kiln
>on wheels? The new location of my kiln is going to be in the upstairs of
>our detached garage (Room is only 7.5 feet tall and has a 4 foot knee
wall).
>As such, in order to load the kiln and keep it away from combustibles when
I
>fire, it needs to be in the middle of the room where I intend to place the
>kiln vent. I think I have some metal wheels lying around somewhere... is
>that necessary? Does it matter what kind of metal? What kind of platform
>would need to be constructed?
>
>I appreciate any ideas anyone has. Thanks!
I put my electric kiln on wheels. I built a sturdy square frame of 1X4X3/4
in. pine using a carrage bolt with washers and a wood screw at each corner
then attached heavy duty casters to the corners, (even though my kiln has 7
sides.) I purchased the castors and other hardware at an ACE hardware
store, I don't remember the price, but it wasn't that high. My problem was
that my wife, who suffered through a housefire, (in a former life,)
insisted that the kiln be in the middle of the floor when it was fired.
When the kiln was wired, I saw to it that the electric cord was about 6 ft.
long.
>
>Sincerely,
>Nikki Simmons
>nsimmons@mid-mo.net
>
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___
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>
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Ken Kang on mon 17 dec 01
I have a picture of my kiln, electric kiln converted to ^10 gas, on a stand
with steel wheels. This may give you some idea as to what to do. Go to:
http://photos.yahoo.com/rakuken2000
Aloha, Ken
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nikki Simmons"
To:
Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2001 10:20 PM
Subject: Putting Kiln On Wheels
> Dear Clayart,
>
> I would swear that this has been discussed on how to put your kiln on
> wheels, but I cannot find it in the archives.
>
> So could someone please tell me the particulars of putting my electric
kiln
> on wheels? The new location of my kiln is going to be in the upstairs of
> our detached garage (Room is only 7.5 feet tall and has a 4 foot knee
wall).
James Bowen on tue 18 dec 01
Oh god. I was afraid this subject would come up. My friend
Mark Benner and I built an updraft kiln from an used 1027
Skutt. Put it on a dolly so we could move it in and out of
the garage. Three ring kiln and we used most of the bottom
ring for a firebox. Two ransom B-4's. Ten hours. Cone ten
flat in the bottom shelf. Cone nine in the middle. Cone 8 on
top. Buttoned it up and went in the house for a beer and
to watch the Broncos march to the Super Bowl. Anyone know
about wheel chocks? Wish we had.
My wife went out to the garage to get some food from the
freezer. She returned with this goofy look on her face and
barely able to speak through the laughing and says " I don't
know how to tell you this but your kiln is at the end of the
driveway laying on it's side and your pots are all over the
place." And it was. I will never know what set it in motion,
but bet it was a helluva sight when it went over. Pots stuck
to each other and to the kiln. Strings of glass. We shoulda
taken some pictures, but it was a few days before the shock
wore off.
Stay Centered
James Bowen
Boyero CO
jbowen43@yahoo.com
jbowen43@plains.net
Brenda Beeley on wed 19 dec 01
In Tuscany, at Pietro Magdallena's he has all his kilns on wheels. Thought
it was a brilliant idea. They sit on a slab outside his studio under a
greenhouse plastic corrugated roofing.
Brenda
Ron Collins on wed 19 dec 01
----- One time years ago, I had a West Coast small updraft propane on
wheels...I also kept it in the garage and rolled it out for firing...one day
I rolled it out, but not looking, still had part under the eave of the house
and set the house on fire, but fortunately just a small part of eave was
burned...Melinda Collins, Antigua, Guatemala
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