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by Monty
Wed Apr 07, 2004 6:27 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Skutt 1414 Kiln
Replies: 11
Views: 13053

Hi Travis, I have just purchased the Evenheat GTS 2541 which is virtually the same as this one. I noticed that the lid will lift/warp on the edges when at higher temps i.e. 650 celcius and higher (which is apparently normal). On the first two firings the lid lifted by approx 1/2 inch but subsequentl...
by Monty
Wed Mar 24, 2004 4:18 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: New Evenheat GTS2541 Warping Lid
Replies: 22
Views: 30218

So Tammy at evenheat says this is normal. What does she say is wrong with all the other kilns whose lids don't warp, don't leak heat, and fire evenly? :lol: [/u] I've been thinking of this. It may be a venting solution. My evenheat holds the heat for a long time. This maybe the way evenhead allows ...
by Monty
Wed Mar 24, 2004 12:41 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: New Evenheat GTS2541 Warping Lid
Replies: 22
Views: 30218

Wow! What a response

Wow...cats out of the bag now it seems :D I've had a response from Tammy at Evenheat and they told me it was normal. I even took pictures at various stages of the firing and sent them in. The condition was not as bad after the third pre-fire and gets to the desired temps within correct time frames. ...
by Monty
Sun Mar 21, 2004 3:18 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: New Evenheat GTS2541 Warping Lid
Replies: 22
Views: 30218

New Evenheat GTS2541 Warping Lid

Hi everyone, Please see the email below that I have just sent to EvenHeat Kilns. I just thought I'd pop it here to see if anyone else hase had this problem. "Hi there, I have just bought a new GTS2541 and so far things are not going very well at all. I have pre-fired twice (as per the instructi...
by Monty
Tue Mar 16, 2004 11:13 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Homemade Etching Brew
Replies: 11
Views: 16453

Whoa!
Thanks everyone, that's a great heads up....I think I'll checkout a sandblasting alternative first and then perhaps have a hunt around Ausy for something if that doesn't work out.
Cheers
Monty
by Monty
Tue Mar 16, 2004 5:20 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Homemade Etching Brew
Replies: 11
Views: 16453

Homemade Etching Brew

Has anyone have a recipe for etching liquid? Probably a sugar acid concoction? I’m thinking liquid is better as submerging a complete bowl/plate etc instead of smothering with cream will give a better final result. You can get cream in New Zealand but not liquid. I found on this sight a link to Ve...
by Monty
Tue Mar 16, 2004 4:39 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Home Made Venting System...Help
Replies: 14
Views: 12378

Thanks Everyone

Thanks everyone, very helpful indeed. It's nice to get up in the morning and find all this great feed back. Thanks for the specifics Marty that will give me a good place to start. Hey Charlie, The idea of not drilling directly in the overhead lid seems to make sense to keep the cool air off the glas...
by Monty
Tue Mar 16, 2004 4:18 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Home Made Venting System...Help
Replies: 14
Views: 12378

Home Made Venting System...Help

Hi everyone, Has anyone made a home made downdraft venting system? I have seen several good manufacturer systems but they are a little pricey to get down here in NZ so I thought I could make one up at a reasonable price. My kiln is a top loading Evenheat GTS2541 at 7 cubic feet. I know the draw need...