Ned Ludd on wed 10 jul 02
Dear fellow potters
Our trusty, much fired, studio co-op 18 cubic footer, gas fired, is
showing its age, and my thoughts turn to the rebuild it needs. How
old it is I cannot tell: my guess is twenty or more years, and at
least 300 firings.
My co-op is only three members, and just two of us fire it,
separately: me and an experienced production potter, who fires it
about 5 times as often as I do. We both fire cone ten/eleven. I am
the most recent member, and there's been no change in practices since
I joined.
Early estimates of the cost of needed softbricks alone are
daunting... well in the four figures. Seems that our studio firing
fees never included offsetting kiln wear and tear. An omission I
would never recommend!
So, with a rueful eye to the future, the 'next time', and in the
spirit of prevention being better than cure, my question is: how do
you estimate what is enough money to set aside every time the kiln is
fired, over and above rent and fuel cost, so that when rebuild or
replacement time comes, the new kiln has its funds ready?
thanks, Clayarters, and a fine summer and safe firings to all!
Ned firebricks in northern California>
Tony Ferguson on wed 10 jul 02
Ned,
Maybe an additional $10 each firing to be put in the kiln kitty. In your
coop situation, I think it would be a must because people will come and go.
Thank you.
Tony Ferguson
Stoneware, Porcelain, Raku
www.aquariusartgallery.com
218-727-6339
315 N. Lake Ave
Apt 312
Duluth, MN 55806
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ned Ludd"
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Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 12:03 PM
Subject: How do U cost firings so eventual kiln rebuild is paid for?
> Dear fellow potters
>
> Our trusty, much fired, studio co-op 18 cubic footer, gas fired, is
> showing its age, and my thoughts turn to the rebuild it needs. How
> old it is I cannot tell: my guess is twenty or more years, and at
> least 300 firings.
>
> My co-op is only three members, and just two of us fire it,
> separately: me and an experienced production potter, who fires it
> about 5 times as often as I do. We both fire cone ten/eleven. I am
> the most recent member, and there's been no change in practices since
> I joined.
>
> Early estimates of the cost of needed softbricks alone are
> daunting... well in the four figures. Seems that our studio firing
> fees never included offsetting kiln wear and tear. An omission I
> would never recommend!
>
> So, with a rueful eye to the future, the 'next time', and in the
> spirit of prevention being better than cure, my question is: how do
> you estimate what is enough money to set aside every time the kiln is
> fired, over and above rent and fuel cost, so that when rebuild or
> replacement time comes, the new kiln has its funds ready?
>
>
> thanks, Clayarters, and a fine summer and safe firings to all!
>
> Ned > firebricks in northern California>
>
>
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Mike Gordon on wed 10 jul 02
Ned,
What ever you do in the future as far as banking $ for kiln repairs /
purcheses is a decision that should be reached by all members of the
co-op. But the production potter should step up and pay the most
considering he fires 5 times more than you. Mike Gordon
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