Building Kiln need help

[Deb Hopeful Journeys]

I am wondering where I might find some inexpensive electric heat elements? I read on another board that someone bought enough elements for a mailbox kiln for like $10.

Any additional information on buidling a kiln would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Deb in MN

[Kalera]

I wish I could help, but I've never done it before. I just posted to beg you to post pics of your progress! :) I may never do it myself but I'm really curious.

[cncalchemy]

Hey
I ran across the plans for those too, some of them use dryer or kitchen range replacement elements. Looked like fun, if you have a spare dryer outlet handy. Here is a linkto one: http://www.joppaglass.com/mailbox_kiln/mailbox.html

There is also a good book called Lil Bertha - a compact electric resistance shop furnace, by David Gingery. It has some good instructions on how to build one from the ground up. Theres a good section on building a temperature controller, and how to calculate your heat and power requirements. Found my copy at Powells.com for about ten bucks, worth every penny.8)

Have fun,
cncalchemy

[Dale M.]

Here is some resources....

http://www.joppaglass.com/
http://www.pelicanwire.com/
http://www.kickwheel.com/kiln.repair.html
http://mrcol.freeyellow.com/kiln/kiln.html
http://www.users.bigpond.com/dcoggins/elementdesign.html

Dale

[Deb Hopeful Journeys]

Thanks everyone for posting. Kalera, I will do my best to let you all know how it goes. I will have more information in couple days that I can post.

Will try to post my progress as I go.

Thanks,
Deb in MN

[Deb Hopeful Journeys]

I posted the previous post before looking at all the links. All I can say is WOW!!! I have a few other links that I will share when I get a spare moment.

Thanks again!!

Deb in MN

[Dale M.]

Nope.... Just have a huge selection of bookmarks, which only a small portion (maybe 150) have to do with glass...

Dale