Now that I have some bricks...and the actual kiln not being a dream any more..I sent the word out to a few friends about what I wanted in a kiln... and they pointed me towards these plans. This is just the type of kiln I want to build. It's realistic, compact, and the turn around for firing will be perfect for me to load and fire. This is a dandy of a little kiln by Peg Udall in Jack Troy's book,
Wood-fired Stoneware and Porcelain. I was thinking "the bigger the better" and I began to have dreams and wishes about tying in an Anagama before the arch...then realized I should just get this thing up and get firing. I've helped construct a couple of kilns but this will be my first which I'm in charge of. Later this week I have to transport another couple of loads to the site... Then it's time to clean them all and get them ready. Anybody have a lot of concrete they dont want? So far I've only put in labor and not spent a dime..I'd like to see just how much of this whole thing my friends and I can scrounge...
wow...so who's hitting up this page so much? 66 views yesterday?
ReplyDeleteI have some questions about this kiln. What are the dimensions of your flue openings and what is the height of your bag wall? Thanks for any input
ReplyDeleteOne of the positives of Covid is no Art fairs, so Lots of us have had to learn how to make a living without traveling.So I now have spare time. I haven't fired a wood kiln since college 45 years ago. Some friends have talked about digging some of the clay from the hills around here to make planters and what/nots. The answer to the question would you take up pottery as a hobby if you ever retired? Yea sounds like fun. I copied your plans. Steve Ayers ayerspottery.com
ReplyDeleteHow does the kiln fire (assuming this is what you built)?
ReplyDeleteOur version fires well. Usually ^10 in 24-30 hrs. However, we need to use Douglas fir (abundant here in the northwest) which is a high heat wood. Difficult to find formula for flue/firebox ratio, I feel our flue opening is too big.
ReplyDeletedo you find that ash build-up and therefore classic wood fire effects are less with this kiln given it fires in 24-30 hours? Would firing longer create more ash build up or does the design resist that?
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