Earl Krueger on tue 13 jul 04
On Jul 13, 2004, at 8:29 PM, mel jacobson wrote:
> in most cases, for the average kiln a 6 inch
> concrete slab should be more than good.
>
> we have used expanded metal for all our kilns.
> it lifts the kiln a quarter of an inch from the
> concrete block base.
Mel, do I understand you correctly?
(From the top down)
kiln
expanded metal
concrete block
concrete slab
dirt
When you say the expanded metal lets the
kiln breathe, are you referring to:
. when it is being fired, or
. in between firings?
What's the value of having the kiln able to breathe?
How about a kiln on wheels? Ever done that?
Roll it out of the garage, add the stack, load, fire.
Let cool, unload, remove stack, roll into garage.
A BBQ on steroids. No permanent structure, no permits.
Roll it into the moving truck when you move.
At least that's my plan.
Thanks...
Earl K...
Bothell, WA, USA
mel jacobson on tue 13 jul 04
in most cases, for the average kiln a 6 inch
concrete slab should be more than good.
flat is the answer.
don't let the concrete folks make a pitch.
they will try. `hey, let's drop this thing two inches
to give you drainage.`
tell them if it is not flat, they don't get paid.
works every time.
we have used expanded metal for all our kilns.
it lifts the kiln a quarter of an inch from the
concrete block base. it lets the kiln breath
from the bottom. works like a charm.
don't have to mess with wonder board, and
other fibre substitutions.
most metal yards will cut you a piece of expanded
metal to fit the base of your kiln.
it is really slick. keeps your kiln base flat, does
not burn, lasts forever. the perfect solution to a
long/old problem.
mel
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Linda Ferzoco on fri 16 jul 04
--- mel jacobson wrote:
> in most cases, for the average kiln a 6 inch
> concrete slab should be more than good.
> flat is the answer.
> don't let the concrete folks make a pitch.
Why flat Mel?
Linda
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