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ceramic fiber risers

updated fri 21 dec 01

 

Naomi Rieder on wed 19 dec 01


Does anyone know of a current source for ceramic fiber risers and has anyone
used them as saggars in an electric kiln? Sometime ago, Nils Lou mentioned
using them, coated with ITC 100 so that they can be re-used. Sounds like it
would easily work for a top-loading kiln.

TIA,

Naomi Rie

Hank Murrow on wed 19 dec 01


Naomi Rie wrote;

>Does anyone know of a current source for ceramic fiber risers and has anyone
>used them as saggars in an electric kiln? Sometime ago, Nils Lou mentioned
>using them, coated with ITC 100 so that they can be re-used. Sounds like it
>would easily work for a top-loading kiln.

Say Naomi;

From my article, "A Doorless Fiber Kiln" on page 42 of the
September issue of Ceramics Monthly......... Vacuum-formed fiber tubes,
RECCO, 11350 Wright Rd, Lynwood, CA 90262. Tel: 310- 608-6900, refractory
contact:: Mr. Craig McRae.

Good Hunting, Hank in Eugene