lisargold Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 I bought a Zen Raku kiln from Mile Hi in CO (now out of business) many years ago. I am finally ready to set it up and use it for the first time and can't find the directions. Can anyone out there please tell me how to set up the soft bricks? Not sure if there is anything else I need to know or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 It looks like the first course is solid 2.5 brick w x 2.5 bricks deep. Then one course of a wall with a 1/2 brick burner port . Next a complete wall that goes over the burner port and supports the kiln. I would use something more between the first course and the concrete. maybe some short cinderblocks. Dampness from the ground isn't good. Don't put the burner into the burner port. Keep it no more than flush with the outside edge of the brick maybe even further away. Judge it by the flame. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 all of the above and support the burner on a concrete block with edges so it rests in a groove and cannot roll away from the opening. see marcia's video for setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 good points old lady. I use bits of kiln shelves or small posts to keep the burner from rolling but I keep the primary air disc free so I can adjust it. I think you could use a short cinderblock and a half a brick to get the burner to the right height. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evelyne Schoenmann Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Welcome to this forum, lisargold! I never heard of a Zen Raku Kiln. What is the difference to a common Raku Kiln? Evelyne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterH Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 As comments are drying up ... Video of Zen raku kiln in operation, in case it seheds and further light on things. Some info on a possible brick placement for another raku kiln, the use of the post as a target brick might be significant. http://www.axner.com/axner-model-heat-wave-raku-kiln.aspx http://www.axner.com/ProductImages/kilns/axner-heatwave-raku-firebox.gif Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Welcome to this forum, lisargold! I never heard of a Zen Raku Kiln. What is the difference to a common Raku Kiln? Evelyne It is a commercial product. Just a name brand. Brackers also sell raku kilns. There are several on the American market.I guess I would have to ask , 'what is a "common" raku kiln'?I have always designed and built my own...since 1967. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 peter, thanks for the video. i hope that potter is still alive. firing in FLIP FLOPS???????? this is a great example of what not to do. not being prepared for serious work is simply stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Johnson Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 ...what oldlady said ....shorts and flip flops...not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 I've fired in shorts before, but not with flip flops. I'm not a big fan of flip flops. Especially considering, I wouldn't want them to slip off, while I'm carrying the hot ware(s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 I agree. Thanks Peter for the video.No flip flops. That is a Zen Raku kiln. Nice video. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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