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New Kiln Tests and Trials
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:37 pm
by aliceRI
I just bought a new GF8CS kiln. It took awhile to get it and get it up and running and have a few questions for the exports. Firstly, I am looking into getting a hoist to help with lifting the lid. I reviewed the warm tips for a pulley system and that was helpful. I also looked into using a pulley and a winch. Any suggestions?
Secondly, I have been testing my firing schedules from my Jen Ken Square and see that it isn't firing as hot. I am running another test after adding 10 degrees and raising the shelf up 3" from the bottom. Any other suggestions on that one too?
Thanks in advance all!
Alice
Re: New Kiln Tests and Trials
Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2013 9:44 am
by Bert Weiss
Find out what the lid weighs. Then set up a line attached to the handle, then through a pulley mounted to the ceiling and another pulley nearer to the wall. Then get a bucket and fill it with just a bit less weight than the lid. You will be able to lift the lid effortlessly. It is a good idea to use sand as at least the last part of the weight, so you can micro-adjust the balance. You don't want it lifting without your help.
Re: New Kiln Tests and Trials
Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2013 10:54 am
by aliceRI
Thanks Bert. I saw that on Warm tips and thought that as an option for the lid. I do have a cathedral-type ceiling and can find the beams easily.
Re: New Kiln Tests and Trials
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 11:32 am
by Mark Wright
I would like to rig up a pulley system to help open the lid of my Skutt GM 22 CS. My question is what is the best method of opening & closing the lid while standing back a foot or two? I don’t like standing next to the handles when opening. As you know it is very hot and hard to see unless you can back up a little. Also is there a list of safety rules somewhere? i.e. clothing, glasses, etc.
Re: New Kiln Tests and Trials
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:00 pm
by jim simmons
I stand off to the side when I lift mine while it is hot.
Jim
Mark Wright wrote:I would like to rig up a pulley system to help open the lid of my Skutt GM 22 CS. My question is what is the best method of opening & closing the lid while standing back a foot or two? I don’t like standing next to the handles when opening. As you know it is very hot and hard to see unless you can back up a little. Also is there a list of safety rules somewhere? i.e. clothing, glasses, etc.