Ron Collins on sat 7 sep 02
Why does your friend not build a simple propane kiln? Simple burner plans
are available from knowledgable people on this list....you need to specify
to what temperatures your friend plans to work, and some of the people on
the list, I am sure, would be glad to advise you.
mel jacobson on sat 7 sep 02
Hi Mel
A friend of mine cannot afford a bought kiln. She does sculptures and needs
a large kiln. I have been searching for plans and came across some really
technical drawings, with no instructions as to wiring etc. Could you give
me some advice on where to find plans, or do you have any (simple!) plans
that you are prepared to share? We live in south Africa, and are planning
to open up an arts & crafts shop in 2 months' time, so this is fairly urgent!
thanks
Susan
From:
Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S.A.
web site: my.pclink.com/~melpots
or try: http://www.pclink.com/melpots
iandol on sun 8 sep 02
Dear Mel,
I suggest our South African colleague try to get hold of a copy of
Robert Fournier. "Electric Kiln construction for Potters" 1977. Van =
Nostrand Reinhold.ISBN 0-442-30134-0.
This has a lot about calculations and specific wiring instructions for =
five kilns.
Best regards,
Ivor Lewis. Redhill, South Australia
Tom Buck on sun 8 sep 02
Susan in South Africa:
try to find "Electric kiln construction for potters" written by
Robert C P Fournier, pub 1977 by Van Nostrand Reinhold.
This book is solid, gives all the techie data you will need.
There is also a small book "Calibrating & Calculating the electric
kiln" by M. Wikey, pub 1974 in a small pressrun by Marshall Craft Inc.,
1001 Martin Ave., Santa Clara, CA, 95050 USA. This will be hard to find
compared to the Fournier book. It is also very detailed, meant primarily
for kiln designers.
if you are unable to find either book above, then try to find a
basic "how-to" book aimed at electricians and study how electrical
connections are to be made, etc. In essence, a kiln element is simply an
"electrical resistance" made long.
good building. Peace. Tom B.
Tom Buck ) -- primary address.
"alias" or secondary address.
tel: 905-389-2339 (westend Lake Ontario, province of Ontario, Canada).
mailing address: 373 East 43rd Street, Hamilton ON L8T 3E1 Canada
On Sat, 7 Sep 2002, mel jacobson wrote:
> Hi Mel
> A friend of mine cannot afford a bought kiln. She does sculptures and needs
> a large kiln. I have been searching for plans and came across some really
> technical drawings, with no instructions as to wiring etc. Could you give
> me some advice on where to find plans, or do you have any (simple!) plans
> that you are prepared to share? We live in south Africa, and are planning
> to open up an arts & crafts shop in 2 months' time, so this is fairly urgent!
> thanks
> Susan
>
> From:
> Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S.A.
> web site: my.pclink.com/~melpots
> or try: http://www.pclink.com/melpots
>
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Alan D. Scott on mon 9 sep 02
The venerable Howard Axner said:
> Essentially, kilns are simple. They are elements threaded through
> brick grooves and connected to switches or a controller.
That's something I've always wondered about... Why cut grooves into the IFB
leaving 1/2" or so less insulation between the element and the outside wall?
Why not just pin or otherwise mount the elements inside the kiln constructed
of solid IFB??? I know the cost would be higher, but has anybody considered
using the full 4.5" thickness of the IFB? Sure would be a nice energy
efficient and slow-cooling kiln!
Alan
Arnold Howard on mon 9 sep 02
Susan, instead of making your own electric kiln, you may be better
off to buy a used one. That is an economical route to take if you
are on a tight budget. I have heard of used kilns in mint condition
at giveaway prices. Such kilns still have a decade or more of life
in them.
Essentially, kilns are simple. They are elements threaded through
brick grooves and connected to switches or a controller.
But to make one would be very time consuming.
With best wishes,
Arnold Howard
Paragon Industries, Inc.
>
> On Sat, 7 Sep 2002, mel jacobson wrote:
>
> > Hi Mel
> > A friend of mine cannot afford a bought kiln. She does
> sculptures and needs
> > a large kiln. I have been searching for plans and came across
> some really
> > technical drawings, with no instructions as to wiring etc.
> Could you give
> > me some advice on where to find plans, or do you have any
> (simple!) plans
> > that you are prepared to share? We live in south Africa, and
> are planning
> > to open up an arts & crafts shop in 2 months' time, so this is
> fairly urgent!
> > thanks
> > Susan
> >
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Steve Mills on wed 11 sep 02
This is now seriously out of print. 2nd hand is the only option.
Steve
Bath
UK
In message , iandol writes
>Dear Mel,
>
>I suggest our South African colleague try to get hold of a copy of
>
>Robert Fournier. "Electric Kiln construction for Potters" 1977. Van =3D
>Nostrand Reinhold.ISBN 0-442-30134-0.
>
>This has a lot about calculations and specific wiring instructions for =3D
>five kilns.
>
>Best regards,
>
>Ivor Lewis. Redhill, South Australia
--
Steve Mills
Bath
UK
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