rebuilding kiln...question

Avery Anderson · Post by **Avery Anderson** » Sat Mar 15, 2003 4:23 pm

I'm in the process of rebuilding one of my kilns and would appreciate advice on what type of high temp mortar to use and where to purchase it. Thanks, Avery

Dani · Post by **Dani** » Sat Mar 15, 2003 5:21 pm

And when will you be offering the class, "Kiln-Rebuilding for Women"? LOL. I'm sure there are a few ladies in the group who would be interested in that one, including moi!

Good luck,

Dani

Amy Schleif-Mohr · Post by **Amy Schleif-Mohr** » Sat Mar 15, 2003 6:03 pm

I just did this the other day and I didn't need any mortar. I have different kilns than yours so not sure.

The bricks in the lid and floor are mortared together but not the walls. The walls are held together with a steel strap to make rings.

Sorry I can't be of more help.

Amy

Tony Smith · Post by **Tony Smith** » Sat Mar 15, 2003 8:24 pm

Avery

High temperature refractory cement should be available from any refractory supplier, but if you can't find it, McMaster-Carr carries it. Go to http://www.mcmaster.com and put 9368K4 in the window and click on "find". Look at the catalog page and you'll see "firebrick bonding mortar" and "high temperature refractory cement".

Tony

Ron Coleman · Post by **Ron Coleman** » Sat Mar 15, 2003 11:13 pm

Avery Anderson wrote:I'm in the process of rebuilding one of my kilns and would appreciate advice on what type of high temp mortar to use and where to purchase it. Thanks, Avery

I've had good luck with Sairset mortar. It comes already mixed.

Here's some info on it.

http://www.clayartcenter.com/kilnaccess_refractory1.htm

Sairbond is another one , a dry product.

Seattle Pottery sells it too, but you might find it at a local pottery supply.

http://www.seattlepotterysupply.com/

Ron

Avery Anderson · Post by **Avery Anderson** » Sat Mar 15, 2003 11:21 pm

Thanks Tony and Ron, I'll check the links.

Avery

Brian and Jenny Blanthorn · Sun Mar 16, 2003 6:52 am

Avery Anderson wrote:I'm in the process of rebuilding one of my kilns and would appreciate advice on what type of high temp mortar to use and where to purchase it. Thanks, Avery

This cement stuff does not have a long shelf life

Lynn Bishop · Post by **Lynn Bishop** » Sun Mar 16, 2003 12:07 pm

Avery,
AIM kilns is located in Corvallis, Oregon, which is just a hop and a skip for you. They can answer all your questions, and have the cements you might need. You can call, visit their website, or visit in person. Lynn

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