Philip Poburka on sat 30 mar 02
Consider slight bending of hinge-pins...or shiming of them...or...for that
matter is the Door 'Warped' or is it merely sticking at some spot, and if
the latter, where?
Where it is sticking will tell you why it is sticking...usually, in most
Doors, it is from settleing or wear where the 'top' goes away from the
hinge, and the bottom - if less so - goes toward the hinge and 'down'.
I do not know this Kiln..if you send me a j-peg of the Door I may have a
more direct opinion...or Rx...
Phil
Las Vegas...
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From: "Lesley Alexander"
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Subject: Warped kiln door
> Does anyone have any suggestions for dealing with a warping kiln door?
> Updraft kiln (Olsen), metal rim, one angle brace. Kiln is level. Have to
> give a strong yank to get it open, worried about jiggling finely
> balanced shelves.... Will I have to replace it? Lesley
>
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vince pitelka on sat 30 mar 02
> Does anyone have any suggestions for dealing with a warping kiln door?
> Updraft kiln (Olsen), metal rim, one angle brace. Kiln is level. Have to
> give a strong yank to get it open, worried about jiggling finely
> balanced shelves.... Will I have to replace it? Lesley
Lesley -
As I understand it, Fred Olsen is very accessible and helpful. Have you
asked him?
Best wishes -
- Vince
Vince Pitelka
Appalachian Center for Crafts
Tennessee Technological University
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Lesley Alexander on sat 30 mar 02
Does anyone have any suggestions for dealing with a warping kiln door?
Updraft kiln (Olsen), metal rim, one angle brace. Kiln is level. Have to
give a strong yank to get it open, worried about jiggling finely
balanced shelves.... Will I have to replace it? Lesley
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