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stak-o-brix kiln - to mortar or not to mortar? or,

updated wed 28 apr 04

 

pdp1@EARTHLINK.NET on mon 26 apr 04

to use ('thin') Kaowool in lieu of...

Hi Dave,


...no worse than Mortar I'd venture, so far as
time-a-takin'...and too, one likely would only need to do it
that 'once'...then could coast a long time.

Nothing a pair-of-Scissors would not sail through, make the
strips to the wide one wants, then cut 'em to the length and
height of the bricks...or wrap the strip up-and-over as ye
go, and have short, brick-length pieces under every other
Brick maybe, to do the sides and every-other-top that
way...have a helper doing the strip-cutting even...or do
that in advance...should zip along nicely enough I'd
think...


Has anyone ever done this? That we know of? To have any
tales to tell?


Best too!


Phil
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Finkelnburg"


> Phil,
> You have an interesting, creative thought! I have
never considered this
> possibility. The kaowool would compress more in the tight
places, less in
> the loose spots, so improve the seal, and yet still not
permanently alter
> the brick. However, the use of kaowool or the like would
be time-consuming,
> I would think.
> All the best!
> Dave Finkelnburg