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kiln base

updated wed 19 aug 98

 

mel jacobson on tue 18 aug 98

i think one of the greatest discoveries for kiln bases is expanded metal.
i used it in our new salt kiln, and it works.
it lifts the kiln off the concrete base and lets the kiln breath. makes a
nice flat base
for the floor brick. feriz delcik` of itc taught me that trick. and i
adapted it to use with concrete blocks
anyone thinking of buiding a kiln should really try it.
it is amazing.
remember, we fired the farm salt kiln in less than 5 hours.
cone 11. 32 cubic foot kiln. i am sure the expanded metal base was a factor.
mel/mn
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