graybeard Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 I think I found my new kiln! It's a skutt km818 and breaks down into 2 sections which means I will be able to move it into my studio myself (I'm getting old and can't do heavy any more) What I need to know is can I drive with it in its 2 sections or do I need to re ensemble it in the minivan before I drive? Thanks for your time, and stay safe Graybeard Rae Reich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulk Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) Congrats Gray! Likely much better to transport fully disassembled, where the lid, bottom, and both sections are isolated from each other and resting on a cushiony flat surface. Somewhere here in the archives is a write-up on kiln moving by Neil... There's some advice here: Long distance moving a kiln - Equipment Use and Repair - Ceramic Arts Daily Community No doubt you'll get more responses soon... Edited February 19, 2023 by Hulk link Rae Reich and Piedmont Pottery 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graybeard Posted February 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 Many thanks kind sir! Graybeard Hulk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 Congrats on the new kiln! Stack in this order: foam board, wall ring, wall ring, foam board, floor slab, foam board, lid slab. Or stack the lid and floor slabs separately, with foam board under and between. Hulk and Pres 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graybeard Posted February 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 Thanks Neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudified Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 Hi. I recently bought a Skutt KM822 which also breaks down into two sections. With furniture blankets to cushion against chipping the bricks, in my Corolla and/or RAV4 I'm quite comfortable carrying them separately from hither to yon. I'm getting old, too, but I've carried them around between the garage and basement. (Lifting and carrying them buckled together is more difficult for this old guy. Hope this is helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graybeard Posted March 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2023 Hi Mudified, thanks for the reply! yeah I got it home in our mini van padded with moving blankets. Breaking it down and moved into my studio was no problem. The test fire was ok too. Couldn't have gone better! Stay safe Graybeard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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