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rusty kilns, & paint

updated sat 28 sep 02

 

Craig Clark on wed 25 sep 02


Was it called "Stove Black"? It's still on the market.
Craig Dunn Clark
619 East 11 1/2 st
Houston, Texas 77008
(713)861-2083
mudman@hal-pc.org

----- Original Message -----
From: "claybair"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 5:22 PM
Subject: Re: rusty kilns, & paint


> Penni,
> Years ago we painted a coal stove with paint that could withstand high
> temps. Sorry I don't recall the name of the product. You might inquire at
> some wood/coal burning stove stores.
>
> Gayle Bair
> Bainbridge Island, WA
> http://claybair.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From:Penni Stoddart
>
> > Lily suggests kilns don't rust. This may certainly be true of
> > stainless steel banded kilns, but the Amaco HF series is constructed
> > from painted steel and they do rust!
> > Bill
>
> Thanks for that Bill. I was beginning to think I had not only touched off
a
> HUGE debate but that I was going nuts looking at my rusty kiln. I may be
> lots of things but stupid about what rust is, I ain't!
>
> Indeed my Amaco _is_ painted steel and is in fact green (where it's not
> rusty mind you!). I have a stainless kiln I bought used from a friend that
I
> have yet to afford kiln shelves etc. for and it is certainly NOT rusty.
>
> Really, all I wanted to know was... if I could get rid of the rust (which
I
> do occasionally with a shop vac only) can I then paint it with BBQ paint.
> Thinking that the BBQ paint would withstand the heat that gets out to the
> top of the kiln lid area.
> I think I got my answer a few times over and thanks to all for that. I
shall
> hop to the Home Depot this week to check out their supplies.
>
> ~~~~
> Penni,
> In London Ontario Canada, where the fall weather has finally arrived and
it
> is cool and crisp in the mornings (not that I am a morning person mind you
> but I like the fall) =o)
>
>
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claybair on wed 25 sep 02


Penni,
Years ago we painted a coal stove with paint that could withstand high
temps. Sorry I don't recall the name of the product. You might inquire at
some wood/coal burning stove stores.

Gayle Bair
Bainbridge Island, WA
http://claybair.com

-----Original Message-----
From:Penni Stoddart

> Lily suggests kilns don't rust. This may certainly be true of
> stainless steel banded kilns, but the Amaco HF series is constructed
> from painted steel and they do rust!
> Bill

Thanks for that Bill. I was beginning to think I had not only touched off a
HUGE debate but that I was going nuts looking at my rusty kiln. I may be
lots of things but stupid about what rust is, I ain't!

Indeed my Amaco _is_ painted steel and is in fact green (where it's not
rusty mind you!). I have a stainless kiln I bought used from a friend that I
have yet to afford kiln shelves etc. for and it is certainly NOT rusty.

Really, all I wanted to know was... if I could get rid of the rust (which I
do occasionally with a shop vac only) can I then paint it with BBQ paint.
Thinking that the BBQ paint would withstand the heat that gets out to the
top of the kiln lid area.
I think I got my answer a few times over and thanks to all for that. I shall
hop to the Home Depot this week to check out their supplies.

~~~~
Penni,
In London Ontario Canada, where the fall weather has finally arrived and it
is cool and crisp in the mornings (not that I am a morning person mind you
but I like the fall) =o)

Snail Scott on thu 26 sep 02


At 09:50 AM 9/26/02 -0700, you wrote:
>How hot does the outside of a kiln get???


Not as hot as old-style wood stoves. I
think stove/BBQ paint would be OK.

-Snail
Reno, NV

claybair on thu 26 sep 02


Yes, I think it was called Stove Black.... however my husband thinks it will
not take kiln temperatures.
A search online will get you several sites such as:
http://www.fresnobee.pointshop.com/Mall/Catalog/Product/ASP/product-id/20567
7/store-id/1000010991.html
goes to 1200 degrees
There may be ones that go to higher temps.

How hot does the outside of a kiln get???


Gayle Bair
Bainbridge Island, WA
http://claybair.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Craig Clark

Was it called "Stove Black"? It's still on the market.
Craig Dunn Clark
619 East 11 1/2 st
Houston, Texas 77008
(713)861-2083
mudman@hal-pc.org

Penni Stoddart on thu 26 sep 02


.
>
> How hot does the outside of a kiln get???

Really freakin' hot!!!!! was my first response when I read this question.
Honestly I don't know, but it's hot enough I would not want to touch it! I
just figured a BBQ might get as hot as the outer edge of my kiln....I may be
wrong (it's been known to happen).
I have yet to get myself to the local Home Depot (waiting for pay day) but
when I do...... rest assured I will fill y'all in on what I found. (cause I
know y'all are just dyin' to find out). =o)

Penni
sitting inside the house while hubby watches the 3 yr old outside driving
the battery operated jeep (he's doing laps around the neighbour's house with
their son in his own jeep - it's a regular Daytona 500 out there!!!!!!)

Craig Clark on thu 26 sep 02


Penni, try some of the Stove Black or whatever the other trade name of
the black BBQ pit paint that comes in a spray can. THey have it at the
Despot.
Craig Dunn Clark
619 East 11 1/2 st
Houston, Texas 77008
(713)861-2083
mudman@hal-pc.org

----- Original Message -----
From: "Penni Stoddart"
To:
Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 5:44 PM
Subject: Re: rusty kilns, & paint


> .
> >
> > How hot does the outside of a kiln get???
>
> Really freakin' hot!!!!! was my first response when I read this question.
> Honestly I don't know, but it's hot enough I would not want to touch it! I
> just figured a BBQ might get as hot as the outer edge of my kiln....I may
be
> wrong (it's been known to happen).
> I have yet to get myself to the local Home Depot (waiting for pay day) but
> when I do...... rest assured I will fill y'all in on what I found. (cause
I
> know y'all are just dyin' to find out). =o)
>
> Penni
> sitting inside the house while hubby watches the 3 yr old outside driving
> the battery operated jeep (he's doing laps around the neighbour's house
with
> their son in his own jeep - it's a regular Daytona 500 out there!!!!!!)
>
>
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> Send postings to clayart@lsv.ceramics.org
>
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>
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melpots@pclink.com.