GlassyClass on sun 30 dec 01
Was thinking about something similar awhile back.
I was wondering if you could cut a diagonal slot in the brick to hold the
elements. Think you could do it with a rip/circular saw and a masonary
blade.
Would most likely be two to three cuts to get the require width.
kinda like below
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Sincerely,
Bud Britt
Tustin, CA, USA
glassyclass@worldnet.att.net
http://www.homestead.com/glassyclass/
----- Original Message -----
From: "potterybydai"
Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2001 1:56 PM
Subject: DynaGlow element holders
> Does anyone know if it's possible to buy the element holders used in L&L
> kilns, or a similar product? We are undertaking to build our own
> rectangular electric kiln (yes, I know L&L makes a beauty, but with our
> Canadian dollar, it is just WAY beyond our budget), and we think the
element
> holders would reduce a lot of element sagging, etc. Alternately, can
anyone
> off info as to the type of material used to manufacture these holders? It
> looks like it should be possible to extrude them---what kind of clay? How
> high to fire them?
> I do have an email in to L&L, but I'm not expecting miracles---I don't
> imagine they're going to be free and easy with holders when I'm building
my
> own, as opposed to buying their kiln
> Any help will be appreciated.
> Dai in Kelowna, BC
> "Never put off untill tomorrow that which can be avoided altogether."
> attributed to Ann Landers
>
potterybydai on sun 30 dec 01
Does anyone know if it's possible to buy the element holders used in L&L
kilns, or a similar product? We are undertaking to build our own
rectangular electric kiln (yes, I know L&L makes a beauty, but with our
Canadian dollar, it is just WAY beyond our budget), and we think the element
holders would reduce a lot of element sagging, etc. Alternately, can anyone
off info as to the type of material used to manufacture these holders? It
looks like it should be possible to extrude them---what kind of clay? How
high to fire them?
I do have an email in to L&L, but I'm not expecting miracles---I don't
imagine they're going to be free and easy with holders when I'm building my
own, as opposed to buying their kiln
Any help will be appreciated.
Dai in Kelowna, BC
"Never put off untill tomorrow that which can be avoided altogether."
attributed to Ann Landers
william schran on mon 31 dec 01
Dai -Go to L&L's web site - http://www.hotkilns.com and download
PDF files of price list for cost of the element holders.
Bill
william schran on mon 31 dec 01
Bud - You certainly could make the cuts you suggest, but it would be
simpler to use a router, which I'm sure is what the kiln
manufacturers use. Man, just thinking about all the brick dust gives
me shivers.
Bill
potterybydai on mon 31 dec 01
> Dai -Go to L&L's web site - http://www.hotkilns.com and download
> PDF files of price list for cost of the element holders.
> Bill
Hi, Bill - went there and scrolled all 32 pages, but didn't find any prices
for anything other than some thermocouples. Lots of info about kilns,
element holders, etc., but no prices. What did I miss doing? I guess I
could phone them and just ask. Sometimes we get so caught up in this 'net
thing, we forget the old-fashioned ways that used to work fine
Dai in Kelowna, BC
"Never put off until tomorrow that which can be avoided altogether."
attributed to Ann Landers
Steve Mills on tue 1 jan 02
I do something similar to this in order to make replacement element
bricks for a certain make of electric kiln made in the States, whose
replacement bricks are rather expensive over here. I use a home-made
cutter made out of a bolt cut to shape and case hardened, held in a
pillar drill, with a home made wooden fence and a vacuum cleaner to take
away the dust. With the commonly available soft bricks this is very easy
to do. The cutter has lasted very well for several years now. If anyone
is interested I can send them the details if they email me privately.
The beauty of this particular technique is that is easy to use once set
up, and the bricks match up!
Steve
Bath
UK
In message , GlassyClass writes
>Was thinking about something similar awhile back.
>
>I was wondering if you could cut a diagonal slot in the brick to hold the
>elements. Think you could do it with a rip/circular saw and a masonary
>blade.
>
>Would most likely be two to three cuts to get the require width.
>
>kinda like below
>
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>Sincerely,
>Bud Britt
>Tustin, CA, USA
>glassyclass@worldnet.att.net
> http://www.homestead.com/glassyclass/
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "potterybydai"
>Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2001 1:56 PM
>Subject: DynaGlow element holders
>
>
>> Does anyone know if it's possible to buy the element holders used in L&=
>L
>> kilns, or a similar product? We are undertaking to build our own
>> rectangular electric kiln (yes, I know L&L makes a beauty, but with our
>> Canadian dollar, it is just WAY beyond our budget), and we think the
>element
>> holders would reduce a lot of element sagging, etc. Alternately, can
>anyone
>> off info as to the type of material used to manufacture these holders? =
> It
>> looks like it should be possible to extrude them---what kind of clay? =
>How
>> high to fire them?
>> I do have an email in to L&L, but I'm not expecting miracles---I don't
>> imagine they're going to be free and easy with holders when I'm buildin=
>g
>my
>> own, as opposed to buying their kiln
>> Any help will be appreciated.
>> Dai in Kelowna, BC
>> "Never put off untill tomorrow that which can be avoided altogether."
>> attributed to Ann Landers
>>
--
Steve Mills
Bath
UK
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