Equipment Use and Repair

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1. Electric kiln design - ceramic fibreboard, kanthal wire

   By ojb, February 13, 2020   

   • kanthal
   • wire
   • (and 13 more)

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     • kanthal
     • wire
     • ceramic
     • fibre
     • fiber
     • fibreboard
     • fiberboard
     • kiln
     • design
     • coil
     • element
     • efficient
     • light
     • material
     • refractory
   • 15 replies
   • 4k views
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   • ojb
   • February 17, 2020

2. experimental firing fiber downdraft

   By CactusPots, February 15, 2020
   • 11 replies
   • 261 views
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   • CactusPots
   • February 16, 2020

3. Slows down when I center

   By irenepots, October 14, 2017   

   • torque
   • wheel slows down
   • (and 2 more)

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     • torque
     • wheel slows down
     • when centering
     • clayboss
   • 17 replies
   • 3.5k views
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   • Bill Kielb
   • February 16, 2020

4. firing propane kiln without peep holes

   By MuddyPaws, February 16, 2020
   • 1 reply
   • 194 views
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   • neilestrick
   • February 16, 2020

5. Griffin Grip - I like it, but what a mess it makes!

   By Bam2015, February 2, 2020
   • 17 replies
   • 1.9k views
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   • Bam2015
   • February 16, 2020

6. Is there a cheep way to make a reduction kiln?

   By Brandon Franks, February 14, 2020
   • 4 replies
   • 259 views
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   • Babs
   • February 16, 2020

7. Asking for advice on buying a used kiln (Comet TL 60lt)

   By Mercedes, February 15, 2020
   • 3 replies
   • 273 views
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   • neilestrick
   • February 15, 2020

8. Paragon 800 C controller needed?

   By Joe Roach, February 12, 2020
   • 1 reply
   • 144 views
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   • neilestrick
   • February 12, 2020

9. Need Advice On Buying A Used Kiln

   By josiethings, April 23, 2016   

   • used kiln
   • westby
   • (and 3 more)

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     • used kiln
     • westby
     • novice
     • hobby
     • amateur
   • 18 replies
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   • neilestrick
   • February 11, 2020

10. Silicon Carbide on Shelves?

    By Brandon Franks, January 30, 2020
    • 9 replies
    • 542 views
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    • CactusPots
    • February 11, 2020

11. Scandia Ovnen IWG350 gas kiln info 1 2

    By mr.cyclopede, August 10, 2019
    • 34 replies
    • 3.8k views
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    • Bill Kielb
    • February 10, 2020

12. Duncan Ea1029 N Relay Schematic

    By Emac412, July 18, 2014   

    • Duncan
    • EA 1029 N
    • 8 replies
    • 3.9k views
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    • timB
    • February 10, 2020

13. Place to buy replacement parts

    By Kristina, February 9, 2020
    • 3 replies
    • 365 views
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    • liambesaw
    • February 10, 2020

14. Stretching heating elements

    By dgrier001@luthersem.edu, February 9, 2020   

    • heating element custom furnace
    • 2 replies
    • 296 views
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    • neilestrick
    • February 10, 2020

15. supplier who will deliver to studio

    By joolsp67, February 5, 2020
    • 8 replies
    • 421 views
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    • oldlady
    • February 7, 2020

16. Olympic kiln replaced all elements and relays still not firing properly!

    By Moo, February 4, 2020
    • 10 replies
    • 1.9k views
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    • Roberta12
    • February 4, 2020

17. Bailey Broke, Returning Shimpo NVS 07, Buying Peter Pugger???

    By JASON GANLEY, October 21, 2018
    • 9 replies
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    • Mrs. Reamer
    • February 3, 2020

18. Paragon kiln a-66b not firing to ^6 temp

    By Guanchan, February 1, 2020
    • 9 replies
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    • Mark C.
    • February 2, 2020

19. firing kiln in extreme cold 1 2 3

    By Giovannaaa1109, December 19, 2019
    • 65 replies
    • 4.2k views
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    • liambesaw
    • January 31, 2020

20. Walsh wheel controller

    By Richard Cochran, January 28, 2020   

    • wheel repair
    • 3 replies
    • 316 views
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    • Richard Cochran
    • January 30, 2020

21. Kiln and salty ocean air. How to minimize corrosion.

    By Vidya, January 29, 2020   

    • rust
    • element replacement
    • (and 2 more)

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      • rust
      • element replacement
      • kiln life
      • wax
    • 8 replies
    • 584 views
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    • Vidya
    • January 30, 2020

22. Apples to oranges?

    By HeartArt, January 22, 2020
    • 5 replies
    • 331 views
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    • Roberta12
    • January 29, 2020

23. Can I trust a Custom Built Kiln ?

    By Vidya, January 26, 2020   

    • insulation bricks
    • thin walls
    • (and 5 more)

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      • insulation bricks
      • thin walls
      • inefficient
      • dangerous
      • top loading
      • diy kiln
      • home made kiln
    • 21 replies
    • 922 views
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    • Vidya
    • January 28, 2020

24. Conversion kiln questions

    By Crusty, January 24, 2020   

    • conversion kiln
    • 5 replies
    • 397 views
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    • Crusty
    • January 26, 2020

25. Manual Kiln Shutting Off Too Early?

    By kayleyvdb, January 24, 2020
    • 2 replies
    • 553 views
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    • Mark C.
    • January 24, 2020