Susan Setley on tue 3 feb 04
In a message dated 2/3/04 9:14:47 PM, coneten@HOTMAIL.COM writes:
> I don't understand. Is there some reason why people choose to avoid using
> cones in Raku firings?
>
For us, it would require us to to take up a finite amount of kiln space with
bricks stacked high enough for the peep hole. The pyrometer has been very
dependable and tells us how long it's been at a temp. The cones could not have
told us that the kiln had suddenly shot up. The pyrometer made that very clear.
I would not want to use cones in our kiln. We don't use multiple shelves, so
we would have the cones balanced on a tall tower. If it toppled it would take
out a lot of pots.
I figure if it ain't broke, don't fix it. The pyrometer works well and was
superior to cones two weeks ago.
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