Sam Tomich on sun 29 oct 06
Can people give me feedback on kilns from Olympic- the top loading ones? I
heard recently on Clayart that the Olympic Raku won=B9t reach cone 10 without
a lot of struggle and that with new burners. Is that the consensus? Also
what about the Ceramic Services raku kiln, has anyone tried that? I am
looking for a small gas kiln, inexpensive, that has no trouble going to con=
e
10, that I can also use to raku fire. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Sammy in Hawaii
Wayne Lewis on mon 30 oct 06
Try Summit Kilns in Florida. They have a web site but I do not know the UR=
L.
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> Can people give me feedback on kilns from Olympic- the top loading ones? =
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> heard recently on Clayart that the Olympic Raku won=C2=B9t reach cone 10 =
without
> a lot of struggle and that with new burners. Is that the consensus? Also
> what about the Ceramic Services raku kiln, has anyone tried that? I am
> looking for a small gas kiln, inexpensive, that has no trouble going to c=
one
> 10, that I can also use to raku fire. Any suggestions?
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> Thanks,
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> Sammy in Hawaii
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Paul Vernier on mon 30 oct 06
On Sun, 29 Oct 2006 19:10:19 -1000, Sam Tomich
wrote:
>Can people give me feedback on kilns from Olympic- the top loading ones? >
>Thanks,
>
>Sammy in Hawaii
>
Sammy,
I have used the Olympic top loader for about 5 years. Although the kiln has
received mixed reviews, I have found it to be a reasonable low cost entry
into gas kilns. Through trial and error and maybe some luck, I have fired
it to cone 10 many times over the last 5 years. Like any kiln, you will
need to learn how play it. What's the best way to even out temperature,
where in the kiln is the best reduction and how to load for best results.
But with time and patience, it can be done.
I have also used it for raku by removing the lid and top ring and making a
fiber top. Be careful with this set up as looking down into and reaching
down into a 1900 degree kiln can be dangerous. And a bit difficult with
some shapes and large pieces. I plan on converting it to a lift setup when
the new kiln gets built this winter. Overall, I think it has provided a lot
of value for a small price. Check the archives for the suggestions on
firing this kiln that myself and others have posted.
Paul
Overall's on mon 30 oct 06
Sammy,
*Dale Cochoy has an Olympic top loader and has
provided excellent information on firing them.
*I don't know anything about Summits to say one way or
another; but did consider buying the four burner to
turn a used electric into a gas.
*Mel's electric kiln conversion is an excellent option
if you can get ahold of a used 10 cubic foot electric
kiln. He provides specific information on those in
the archives.
*I have a bell tower type Olympic and that kiln has
been my best teacher...just like Mel says, "Get a
kiln, any kiln and learn to fire it."
I was determined to do Shinos and Copper Reds in mine.
High recommendation to buy Nils Lou book, The Art of
Firing, an Oxyprobe and Fluke Digital Pyrometer, if
you can. I couldn't have learned how to control the
firing as fast in my kiln without those three things.
Yeah, I'm just an old city potter.
Kim in Houston with Hawaiian roots
http://www.houstonpotters.com
--- Wayne Lewis wrote:
> Try Summit Kilns in Florida. They have a web site
> but I do not know the URL.
> ---- Sam Tomich wrote:
> > Can people give me feedback on kilns from Olympic-
> the top loading ones? I
> > heard recently on Clayart that the Olympic Raku
> wonąt reach cone 10 without
> > a lot of struggle and that with new burners. Is
> that the consensus? Also
> > what about the Ceramic Services raku kiln, has
> anyone tried that? I am
> > looking for a small gas kiln, inexpensive, that
> has no trouble going to cone
> > 10, that I can also use to raku fire. Any
> suggestions?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Sammy in Hawaii
> >
> >
>
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