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Hello,

I am located in Southern California and really need some kiln shelves 26”) and posts for a larger kiln. I am looking for people who may have parts they are willing to sell :) we recently upgraded and are getting ready to convert this kiln for propane hoping to save a few bucks if possible!

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Also check your local Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace.  I don't know about you but there is always a TON of used ceramics supplies, kilns, and furniture constantly available in my area if I go looking.  These days less on Craigslist but lots and lots on FB marketplace.  Asheville area though is huge on wheel thrown pottery.

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Hi Lana9, Welcome to the Forum!

Kiln shelves are "...support element...flat, rigid surface which carries the ware during firing, sintering or heat treatment."
Here is Mark C. with his car kiln*, where thirteen levels have been glaze fired.
The large flat horizontals are kiln shelves; the vertical supports between levels are posts.
Shelves and posts are "kiln furniture" - there are some other types of supports ...shelves and posts may be the most common.

MarkCortrightandcarkiln.jpg.24b33349b1ca46309635715f34cf2aed.jpg 

Note that Mark's shelves are remarkably thin!
The thin (and comparatively light!) type are more expensive, however, they last well, leave more room for wares, and allow for a much lower total load (in mass).

This article explores different types of shelving:
The 5 Types of Kiln Shelves You Need to Know About - Blog (baileypottery.com)

*From a Ceramic Monthly magazine article, "Lessons Learned Over Time"

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