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==Info==
=About our machine=
Model: Z18
*Model: Z18
*from: Community Clay Center in Keene, NH (orginally from: Newton Potter's Supply)
*'''Max temp: 2300F (do not operate at this temperature or higher. it is an old kiln and high heat will wear it out faster)'''


from: Community Clay Center in Keene, NH
=Guides and Manuals=
'''[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzVFua5o5J7YbE5fMklnM1IyMU0 Econo Kiln Info]'''
 
'''[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzVFua5o5J7Yb053R2xhRmN2R3M Kiln Sitter LT-2 Manual]'''
 
=General Tips and Safety=
*


orginally from: Newton Potter's Supply
=Helpful Videos=
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOTLkuaBGE8 Firing a Manual Kiln with a Kiln Sitter]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FadDIiLdu3c Tips for new kiln owners]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlNq9KhOEwY Beginner intro to the Cone chart and Firing process (Very Basic)]


'''Max temp: 2300F (do not operate at this temperature or higher. it is an old kiln and high heat will wear it out faster)'''


==External Resources:==
=Maintenance=
*


===Manuals===
Parts:
'''[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzVFua5o5J7YbE5fMklnM1IyMU0 Econo Kiln Info]'''


'''[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzVFua5o5J7Yb053R2xhRmN2R3M Kiln Sitter LT-2 Manual]'''


===Supplies===
=Supplies=
[http://www.portlandpottery.com/ Portland Pottery Supply]
[http://www.portlandpottery.com/ Portland Pottery Supply]
*[http://www.portlandpottery.com/cones/ Cones]
*[http://www.portlandpottery.com/cones/ Cones]
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*[http://www.portlandpottery.com/teachers-pallete/ Glazes - Teacher's Pallete], easily inter-mixable colors
*[http://www.portlandpottery.com/teachers-pallete/ Glazes - Teacher's Pallete], easily inter-mixable colors


===Pottery Workspace Ideas===
[http://ceramicartsdaily.org/ceramic-studio-equipment/tip-of-the-week-a-simple-shelving-solution-for-the-pottery-studio/ Pallet shelving]
[http://ceramicartsdaily.org/clay-tools/making-clay-tools/how-to-make-your-very-own-slab-roller/ DIY Slab-roller]





Revision as of 15:53, 30 April 2020

EconoKiln1.jpg

About our machine

  • Model: Z18
  • from: Community Clay Center in Keene, NH (orginally from: Newton Potter's Supply)
  • Max temp: 2300F (do not operate at this temperature or higher. it is an old kiln and high heat will wear it out faster)

Guides and Manuals

Econo Kiln Info

Kiln Sitter LT-2 Manual

General Tips and Safety

Helpful Videos


Maintenance

Parts:


Supplies

Portland Pottery Supply



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