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fiber riser sleeves - finding a supplier in texas

updated wed 30 apr 03

 

Steven D. Lee on tue 29 apr 03


After having read several books on Kiln construction I thought that I
would start simple and move my way upward. My first construction
will be a RAKU/Bisque kiln that is designed around fine mesh expanded
metal (a little more rigid than hardware cloth) and hopefully ceramic
fiber riser sleeves.

This is my problem, I would like to find a supplier that is nearer
home as LTF trucking can be expensive. While there are a few
suppliers that can get me 12" x 24" I.D. x 28" O.D. sleeves for less
than $100 with the shipping that price goes up about 40%.

If I could find a supplier that is willing to entertain a small order
for similar riser sleeves that is in Texas I would just drive to
wherever it is and pick them up.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

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Steven D. Lee
SD Pottery - The Little Texas Potter
http:\\www.sdpottery.com
millenial_age@yahoo.com
14341 FM 112
Thrall, TX 76578
512-898-5195
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