Thanks so much for this video! Does anyone want to share input on how homeowner's insurance handles kilns in houses? I always worry that there is fine print that says they won't pay out if your house burns down.
Thank you for this video, I've been so confused about kilns and have asked many people who confused me more. I have to say you're the only one that has explained it perfectly! Please keep making informative videos
I just found this channel randomly through your Kahlua video. Every single video is a banger, very informative and fun to watch, and makes me want to keep exploring what's interesting to me in the world. I hope you're doing well, and I hope you keep making videos as you feel inspired.
Yea, mine was $800. That's for a 40 amp breaker, 40 or so feet of 8 gauge wire, conduit, emergency cutoff, and the outlet. I was really tired of the two hour round trips to fire my bowls! Maybe get some more quotes? Good luck!
Thank you for the video! Quick question: when you switched from full shelves to half shelves, where do you put the posts? Are you still using three posts and then having the seam between the two half shelves sitting on one post? Thank you!
Jack of all trades master of none. if not all kilns, the inside bricks seem to crack. There is got to be a company that manufacturers that their bricks do not crack.
Almost all kilns are made of 'soft' firebrick because it's lightweight, easy to shape, and provides the highest level of insulation. Hard firebrick is more durable but heavy, hard to shape, and not a good insulator, i.e., it takes a long time to heat up. I don't know of any manufacturer that uses hard firebrick for kiln interiors. However, large kiln exteriors are often made of hard firebrick because of the structural support it offers. 😁
Can you tell me where you put your stilts when you did the two half shelves? I'm new and don't under stand how you're putting stilts under 2 halves and still being over the 3 stilts for the whole shelf.
Hi Kelly. You need to use 3 stilts for a half shelf. I know they don't line up with the lower shelves like that but it's the only way. Have fun. You'll love having your own kiln! Let me know if I can help with anything else.
Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial. I finally got my own kiln but i'm a bit lost when it comes to stacking the 2 half moon shelves on top of full moon shelves. I noticed you had 2 half moons at the top of your load and they looked very stable. Do you happen to have any tips on how to do that?
Use more stilts. Half shelves require 3 stilts, same as a full shelf. That means if you use two half shelves it will require 6 stilts. Those stilts take up a lot of kiln space, I'm hoping to get another full size shelf. Half shelves really come in handy when you are firing something tall. Thanks for watching!
Thank you! Good luck with your new kiln, you will love it. I know I love mine! I recently shot a glaze kiln opening video (not posted yet) is that what interests you?
Thank you for this video. Now I know this kiln is a suitable option for me. I was wondering what were your choices of kiln furniture? I'm not sure which ones to get. Thanks 🙏
The furniture i got had 2 full shelves and 3 half shelves as well as stilts from 1 to six inches. Been working great for me. Just did a glaze firing last night, can't wait for her to cool down!😁
Mine had the holes when I got it. I know people drill a hole in the bottom for exhaust vents, but I don't use a vent. Did yours not have the holes in the lid?
@@masterofnothing3277 Mine didn’t come factory drilled at all! I guess is relatively common to drill them, I’m just super nervous about it. My 818 is in my basement, so I have to vent it out.
@@wideeyedwildling its just firebrick in the lid so it'll drill easy. You might call skutt to see if its even needed. When I fire I prop my lid open until about 900 degrees, between that and your vent I'm sure you'll be fine. Enjoy!
Muchas gracias por el vídeo lo que yo necesitaba. ☺️
Definitely a must-watch video for first time kiln owners! Thank you so much!!!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. Let me know if you have any questions. 😁
Thanks so much for this video! Does anyone want to share input on how homeowner's insurance handles kilns in houses? I always worry that there is fine print that says they won't pay out if your house burns down.
This video was very helpful for me. Thank you!
This was so helpful!!! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much, I am planing to get this kiln, you explained so well. It helps me to make the decision. ❤
It's a great kiln, perfect for the amount of work I produce. Enjoy!
Thank you for this video, I've been so confused about kilns and have asked many people who confused me more. I have to say you're the only one that has explained it perfectly! Please keep making informative videos
Thank you! And you are welcome😁
Grrrrreeeeeaaaat video !!!
I learned so much. Thank you!
I just found this channel randomly through your Kahlua video. Every single video is a banger, very informative and fun to watch, and makes me want to keep exploring what's interesting to me in the world. I hope you're doing well, and I hope you keep making videos as you feel inspired.
Thank you very much for the kind words, Mel. I have a few more videos in the works, hope you enjoy them!
Someone gave me a 1027. White elephant. I would be over the moon for a 818.
If the 1027 is not worth repairing (electrical wise), maybe make a raku kiln out of it. And yes, the 818 is perfect for me.
very helpful, thanks!
You are welcome. I love the kiln, is perfect for me. Enjoy!
Great video, thank you! Just bought this kiln!
It's a great kiln. I have over 100 firings and going strong! Enjoy!
Great video I was intimated to buy a kiln ! Your video was easy to understand and now I’m thinking perhaps I should buy a kiln !
If you have the power and the space, I highly recommend it. I love convenience and control. Zero regrets! Good luck!.
I had an electrician in today the quote back to 1300.00 to install the kiln …. It’s a hard no … $$$
Yea, mine was $800. That's for a 40 amp breaker, 40 or so feet of 8 gauge wire, conduit, emergency cutoff, and the outlet. I was really tired of the two hour round trips to fire my bowls! Maybe get some more quotes? Good luck!
Thank you for the video! Quick question: when you switched from full shelves to half shelves, where do you put the posts? Are you still using three posts and then having the seam between the two half shelves sitting on one post? Thank you!
Hi Rebecca. I use three posts under each half shelf. You lose some shelf space, but I think less risk of a shelf falling. Have fun!
Jack of all trades master of none. if not all kilns, the inside bricks seem to crack. There is got to be a company that manufacturers that their bricks do not crack.
Almost all kilns are made of 'soft' firebrick because it's lightweight, easy to shape, and provides the highest level of insulation. Hard firebrick is more durable but heavy, hard to shape, and not a good insulator, i.e., it takes a long time to heat up. I don't know of any manufacturer that uses hard firebrick for kiln interiors. However, large kiln exteriors are often made of hard firebrick because of the structural support it offers. 😁
Nice video, very explanatory
Y el modo rampa
Can you tell me where you put your stilts when you did the two half shelves? I'm new and don't under stand how you're putting stilts under 2 halves and still being over the 3 stilts for the whole shelf.
Hi Kelly. You need to use 3 stilts for a half shelf. I know they don't line up with the lower shelves like that but it's the only way. Have fun. You'll love having your own kiln! Let me know if I can help with anything else.
@@masterofnothing3277 Thanks! I just got my 818-3 delivered last week and still trying to figure things out. :) Excited!
Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial. I finally got my own kiln but i'm a bit lost when it comes to stacking the 2 half moon shelves on top of full moon shelves. I noticed you had 2 half moons at the top of your load and they looked very stable. Do you happen to have any tips on how to do that?
Use more stilts. Half shelves require 3 stilts, same as a full shelf. That means if you use two half shelves it will require 6 stilts. Those stilts take up a lot of kiln space, I'm hoping to get another full size shelf. Half shelves really come in handy when you are firing something tall. Thanks for watching!
Love this :) I'm going to fire my kiln for the first time here pretty soon. You should post more about glaze firing too!
Thank you! Good luck with your new kiln, you will love it. I know I love mine! I recently shot a glaze kiln opening video (not posted yet) is that what interests you?
Thank you for this video. Now I know this kiln is a suitable option for me.
I was wondering what were your choices of kiln furniture? I'm not sure which ones to get.
Thanks 🙏
The furniture i got had 2 full shelves and 3 half shelves as well as stilts from 1 to six inches. Been working great for me. Just did a glaze firing last night, can't wait for her to cool down!😁
@@masterofnothing3277 and how many stilts did you get?
@@SushiFiras 3 of each size, 1 to 6 inches. So, 18 stilts total.
Hi! Did you drill the vent holes yourself? I’m so scared to do that!
Mine had the holes when I got it. I know people drill a hole in the bottom for exhaust vents, but I don't use a vent. Did yours not have the holes in the lid?
@@masterofnothing3277 Mine didn’t come factory drilled at all! I guess is relatively common to drill them, I’m just super nervous about it. My 818 is in my basement, so I have to vent it out.
@@wideeyedwildling its just firebrick in the lid so it'll drill easy. You might call skutt to see if its even needed. When I fire I prop my lid open until about 900 degrees, between that and your vent I'm sure you'll be fine. Enjoy!