JohnP Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 Have a question about repairing brick on my older lnl DaVinci kiln. I have moved this kiln in hast a couple times now. I have broken a few brick cemented back together now my elements need changed was gonna go ahead and replace bricks. My question is I have some 3 inch brick and the bricks that need replaced have element holders still intact does any have experience cutting own channels for element holders. Tools or tips? Also lnl I am pretty sure uses a denser brick then standard k23 would it hold up? Thank you, JPeel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kielb Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 33 minutes ago, JohnP said: Have a question about repairing brick on my older lnl DaVinci kiln. I have moved this kiln in hast a couple times now. I have broken a few brick cemented back together now my elements need changed was gonna go ahead and replace bricks. My question is I have some 3 inch brick and the bricks that need replaced have element holders still intact does any have experience cutting own channels for element holders. Tools or tips? Also lnl I am pretty sure uses a denser brick then standard k23 would it hold up? Thank you, JPeel I would just purchase the replacement bricks slotted for the elements and fit for your kiln. Have you checked availability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnP Posted February 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 Yeah they are like 15 dollars each Starts to get kind of steep on top of a new set of elements. I already had some bricks just sitting around so thinking about my options before I take it apart. You are probably right might have to just make more pots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 Cutting IFB's with a tablesaw or router equals one heck of a lot of nasty dust and does a number on the machinery. Might be cheaper to make your own with bricks you have laying around but it's not a pleasant thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 L&L has a special router for cutting the element holder slots. You could do it by hand, but it would probably take you hours to cut 3 slots in each brick needed, and like Min said you'd be creating a ton of unhealthy dust. If you have the old gray color element holders and they are warping at all, replace them with the tan/yellow holder they're using now, which last much longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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