Kiln Building at the Island University TAMUCC

[stonewareporcelain]

Fantastic!  I can't decide wich I like better... The kiln or the video. Nice job on both! 5 stars:)

[RoadEasyGentleman]

Thanks. I would do the bracing on the front differently. I have made the same mistake before. The brace across the top interferes with the stacking of the door. The kiln is holding up well although we work it hard. I love the burners.Thanks.

[LouisKatzCeramics]

Yes, They are also designed to be used at normal temperatures. Flush against a floor three bricks thick is way hotter than room temperature.

1. In salt kilns I have seen these blocks deteriorate apparently from heat although possibly from heat and salts. I believe that this is a more sound way of using these bricks in this application. Although the probelme can also be addressed by making sure there are open channels between bricks.

Your use may vary.

Thanks

Louis

[givingupishardtodo]

Aren't concrete blocks designed so that the openings face up?

[DCuzick]

Great video! Where was that magic when I built my soda kiln? As I recall it was a lot of work, but very satisfying at the same time.

If anyone wants plans for a downdraft soda kiln (could be glaze kiln too) see my website. Search "Cuzick" I also do not warrant it, but it works for me and SDSU.

[BackFlipVideo]

Cool, Thanks. Say Hi to Richard. I have some plans for this kiln, It has a rather large interior for 24" shelves but we use the space well.

Louis

[RoadEasyGentleman]

Ooops , was logged in as BackFlip.

He is my eldest son.

Louis

[sodade21]

I want to build something like this.. does it fire with gas? do you have any construction plans? thanks in advance! :)

[RoadEasyGentleman]

I have a materials list. I do not warrant anything about it build at your own risk. But it works well for us we fire it almost weekly during the long semesters once things get rolling. louiskatz aett yah........daht com

[sodade21]

A materials list would be awesome also some measurement infos would be great as well although i would prefer to make one like this design but a little bit smaller. =)

[RoadEasyGentleman]

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louiskatz aett yah........daht com

[RoadEasyGentleman]

Fires well. We especially like putting pots on the flue.

If you are a clayer and in SoHo TX stop by and visit.

[onlinefreedomclub]

WOW!! Great video - I think I could build that.

[RoadEasyGentleman]

You probably can. I have my order sheets still if you want to know what I purchased for it. Note that the corner braces were welded up before coming to the site. I have a better plan for the front now.

Louis

[onlinefreedomclub]

Thanks for the info. I'm still in the pre-planning stage.

Have a great week!!

[goldpaws]

You all need better video editing software.

[RoadEasyGentleman]

OK GoldPaws, What should I use for assembling the stills?

Louis

[melissamarkowitz]

Wow, that was pretty impressive. Definitely time consuming. Tamucc University. I am going to apply there. Didn't get into graduate school this year but next hopefully I do.

Nifty video and nice music, I liked it

[RoadEasyGentleman]

Gotta Get the right brick and the kiln builds itself. Kinda like findin the sculpture in the stone. NCECA?

[GindaUP]

Way to go Crew, looks like the sorcerer's apprentices learned quite well eh? Stay in there eh!

[BackFlipVideo]

Corpus Christi, TX . Lots of fun making this. Are you a clayer?

[plantfairy]

Very cool magic bricks! Where is TAMUCC?

[RoadEasyGentleman]

Dear Ms P Fairy,

Sorry Answered your post from my son's account.TAMUCC is on Ward Island in Corpus, TX two thirds of the way from Houston to Mexico.

[RoadEasyGentleman]

Dear Mister? Plant Fairy,

Bad day here.

Louis

[RoadEasyGentleman]

This is our new soda kiln. It was built in 2006 for about $5500 making use of several hundred used brick among the new ones. If you would like the ordering sheets let me know. The corner supports are a real nice way to do things if you only have welding at a remote location. Your results may vary.

Louis