Researching large kilns
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Researching large kilns
Hi All,
looking to find a large kiln for a workshop that I will teach. Anything 40" + in length would be great. Recommendations anyone?
Thank you.
looking to find a large kiln for a workshop that I will teach. Anything 40" + in length would be great. Recommendations anyone?
Thank you.
Bonnie Rubinstein
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Re: Researching large kilns
I am looking for information about manufacturers of large kilns. I am leaning away from the fiber kilns, since I want more control over annealing stages, and they cool down too fast.
Do any of you use large kilns that you can recommend?
Do any of you use large kilns that you can recommend?
Bonnie Rubinstein
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Are you looking to buy a large kiln? If so, how large?
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Are you looking to buy?
I know of one (much larger than 26"x42") in Hillsboro Oregon, if you're interested.
I know of one (much larger than 26"x42") in Hillsboro Oregon, if you're interested.
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yes, Carol, I am interested. Please message me with info; size, age, manufacturer, controller, etc.
Thank you
Thank you
Bonnie Rubinstein
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Hi Bonnie,
If you don't find what you want ready-made do you have access to the resources to build one? This thread contains pictures of a lid rebuild to replace the elements for a top-fired kiln, the rest is just a fibre-lined brick box held together with angle-iron rods and bolts.
It was built for me by an electrician friend from a sketch I made of a top-fired brick kiln at Pilchuck (last century). It's still my favourite kiln.
viewtopic.php?p=354030&hilit=home+made#p354030
If you don't find what you want ready-made do you have access to the resources to build one? This thread contains pictures of a lid rebuild to replace the elements for a top-fired kiln, the rest is just a fibre-lined brick box held together with angle-iron rods and bolts.
It was built for me by an electrician friend from a sketch I made of a top-fired brick kiln at Pilchuck (last century). It's still my favourite kiln.
viewtopic.php?p=354030&hilit=home+made#p354030
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Re: Researching large kilns
I am buying it on behalf of someone else who, turns out, only wants a new kiln from a reputable manufacturer. he has no interest in building one, but I appreciate the response you provided.
Bonnie Rubinstein
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You're welcome!