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I bought a used kiln and it had a fair amount of chips along the edge of the lid and the body from the previous owner propping it open. I decided to skim a thin layer of furnace cement over the bricks to keep them from flaking. The layer started lifting and peeling as it dried, taking brick chunks w...

We have GFI breakers for most of our regular basement outlets. Everytime we ran the table saw, the breaker tripped. If we plugged it into a non-gfi outlet, we didn't have the problem. Learned from a construction friend that this is a problem they come across when working on someone's house and plugg...

If you determine the kiln is wired properly, check your GFI and your breaker.

@ Bobbie - Per your original post... You said your kiln is 12 years old and you fire it daily - perhaps it's time to bid it adieu. The amount of time, effort and money you've spent/or may spend, to rehabilitate this kiln sounds like a lot, (are you still using the original controller?) not to mentio...

I don't keep my peep hole open - just the top. I would think the humidity in Florida, your proximity to the coast, plus your kiln in the garage (not climate controlled) might play a factor in the rusting. I don't crash cool my kiln anymore. Too many here have mentioned that it's tough on the bricks ...

I think it rusted out because I was venting through the peep hole. Mike at JenKen told me to crack the top open and vent to 1000 degrees. How are all of you venting. It is recommended to keep the lid propped a little to 1000F if you are using glue, thinfire or other additives. How close are you to ...

Anyone ever try one of those suction/glass/dent remover tools? Like this one?

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Just wondering what the environment is where you keep your kiln?

@ Valerie - Wear a wig and sunglasses.....

As Charlie said, these tools do different things. I was able to get a new inexpensive blast cabinet (about 24" wide) that works for the size pieces I do. Cost about $200. The Compressor was more money (around $350). I was able to get a Somaca wet belt sander off of Craigslist (not that easy to ...

How many coats are you using? I use BE kilnwash. I put on 4 or 5 coats in alternate directions - just following the mixing and application directions. A little will dust up when I sand - you just need a very light touch. I use one of the spackle sanding blocks - the fine side.

Kiln washing the shelf is no biggie. Just follow the instructions for mixing and put on the appropriate number of coats. I keep a modest batch mixed in a 1 q1 plastic container. I just mix it up with a paint stick before each application with a hake brush. When the last coat has dried I go over it l...

Got a picture? Sounds like the twisted wire is fairly thick. How close to the edge of the glass are you going? What's your schedule?

In my experience, which is not as technical as those noted - I have found that the smaller the piece, the lighter the sound. My fused pieces are generally just a 3mm base with accents on top. My chimes have both fused and regular stained glass pieces. When I make a chime with small pieces (about 2&q...

Marty wrote: They did say that uneven masses on the board would lead to thermal stress and they recommended having anything on it well supported by kiln posts.

Was this mentioned in their specs?

Order them from these guys. At 35 cents each they are virtually disposable. http://thk.hk/onlinestore_details.php?id=24 I buy all kinds of core bits from them. THK is also sold by Lau on Ebay (they have been mentioned on Warm Glass in the past). I have bought a lot of bits from them and the large c...

I use a thin finish nail and put it through the side slots and tap it downwards with a small hammer. You could also just try a punch or nail set. Hit it in the center and break it (maybe score it first). Have to take the bit out of the press to do that.

Rubber polishing wheels on the dremel work fairly well to minimize the appearance of fine scratches. They also make rubber polishing points. You can try the felt with cerium after. Try practicing on some scrap glass first.

You could always try the floor mats for wood floors that go under desk chairs.

@David Jenkins. I can top that "messy" work table.