Loading A Geil DLB20 Natural Gas Downdraft Kiln For A Cone 10 Reduction Firing

Join us and watch how Derek describes and explains how he loads a gas kiln, the furniture he uses and general knowledge about his process. Please be sure to subscribe. Thanks for watching, Enjoy!

[@valt8744]

I was wondering why you put the stilts on top of each other all the way up, and you explained - thanks! Now "shelf life" has a whole new meaning for me. I liked the cone boats the best. I'd love to see a view of when you open the kiln after the firing - that's always so exciting! Interesting video, thanks Derek!

[@fluxstudiodenver8062]

Thank you! I am so glad it helped😉

[@ehaballithawy3711]

thank you so much

[@fluxstudiodenver8062]

Thanks!

[@williamblack4611]

Derek, have you decided to no longer do the videos. You really do a wonderful job, and hope to see you again.

[@fluxstudiodenver8062]

Yes, soon! Thanks for tuning in!

[@jokramer3575]

Great video thank you

[@fluxstudiodenver8062]

Thanks jo 🙏🏽

[@Diegohiulis]

hello Derek, congratulations on your work, I watched your videos on youtube and they are really good.
I'm from Brazil so I'm sorry for the incorrect English!!
I want to make an oven similar to yours, could you help me?
Do you have any kiln construction projects or tips you can share?
hug and thank you my friend!

[@fluxstudiodenver8062]

Hey! I contacted a local company that helped me build and install this kiln, it is not a DIY so you will have to buy one, sorry I don't have any easy hacks on this one! Thanks for subscribing!

[@dcasillan8302]

Why do you use cone 08 and 010?

[@gato_fofo]

TOP!🇧🇷

[@fluxstudiodenver8062]

Thank you!!

[@barbgregoire]

Great Video. I wonder if you have a suggested place to purchase silica carbide shelves? I live in Moab so most likely will have to have them shipped.

[@fluxstudiodenver8062]

Thanks so much 🙏🏽 I get them from all over. Usually kiln shelf has them in stock. I am phasing out the carbides and getting all advancers. You could ask Jim of Cooper Works here in Denver. Euclid is also a good resource.

[@jeangarry8189]

Cones measure heatwork while a thermometer only measures temperature. That is why cones may bend at a different temperature than your thermometer is reading.

[@fluxstudiodenver8062]

That is correct. And the rate of rise in temp.

[@dubemobi6740]

If there is not enough space in the kiln , will it stop the temperature from rising above 700 degree Celsius.

[@fluxstudiodenver8062]

There is a high limit / soak feature on the kiln. However, we are firing to 1251C

[@patrickbass3542]

Why don't you support all 4 corners of the shelves?

[@fluxstudiodenver8062]

3 corners is easier to balance. 3 corners can still hold more than the shelf.