Organizing Kiln Materials

While there was no thing done on the kiln today - a lot got set in motion.

Early this morning, Howard and Steve the welder, were over to take measurements. They measured for the front/main door, the stoke hole doors, and the chimney. All the places that Steve will fabricate angle-iron pieces for. There was a bit of discussion about the chimney, how far it will go up and the chimney cap. Had to make sure that all 3 of us were on the same page.

Early afternoon, I was picking up sheet metal pieces that were folded to fit above the sheet metal on the front, side & back of the kiln. The back piece still needs the top peep hole marked and taken back to be cut out. I also discussed the stainless steel chimney cap design with them, got a quote and ordered it.

Next stop was for sheet metal screws that will be used to hold the upper pieces of sheet metal & insulation in place. It took 3 stops, of course the big box hardware stores didn't carry what apparently are specialty sizes. A local hardware store had an incredible assortment of screws and fasteners. I will remember this place, and they are so nice to work with. Handyman Hardware in Roseburg, OR - gotta make a pitch for them.

And great news for me: Michael Fromme, thank you. She will trade me staight hard bricks for arch bricks. With luck, we can meet up together next week.

Just as I start to get frustrated with kiln progress, things turn around and look up.
This is not a project that I have done by myself. It has taken a lot of help from many people.