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== Kiln-Design-Philosophy ==
== Kiln-Design-Philosophy ==


The kiln for the 48 inch will be very expensive unless it is built specially as an extension of the 48 inch mold. By doing this I think we can keep the cost to 1/3 of the standard building methods.
The kiln for the 48 inch will be very expensive unless it is built specially as an extension of the 48 inch mold. By doing this I think we can keep the cost to 1/3 of the standard building methods.
== Mold Design ==
The refractory mold must be constructed in pieces due to its large size. The general idea is illustrated by the two photos of the scheme envisioned.
[[Image:48-Inch-Mold.jpg|thumb|right]]
[[Image:48-Inch-Mold-Sub-Pieces.jpg|thumb|right]]

Revision as of 00:09, 11 March 2007

Kiln-Design-Philosophy

The kiln for the 48 inch will be very expensive unless it is built specially as an extension of the 48 inch mold. By doing this I think we can keep the cost to 1/3 of the standard building methods.


Mold Design

The refractory mold must be constructed in pieces due to its large size. The general idea is illustrated by the two photos of the scheme envisioned.