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Old 2013-04-16, 10:54am
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so i just got a bluebird xl, and i really don't feel like spending 250+ on a table just for my kiln. i bought marble tiles that are 12x12. if i were to set them up on the table i already have (which is some type of wood) and just set the kiln on these marble tiles would it be ok? i remember reading somewhere that the bottom of the bluebird xl doesn't get too hot, ill try and get a picture up to clarify what i mean thanks.
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Old 2013-04-16, 11:05am
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those are the marble tiles and if i am able to put it on a table like that ill be one happy camper lol
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Old 2013-04-16, 12:56pm
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I think that would work, I have seen kilns directly on wooden surfaces before but I wouldn't myself. Another cheap option is to use concrete blocks to make a stand off the floor. Fire safe and heat resistabt.
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Old 2013-04-16, 1:04pm
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put the kiln on a 12x12x4 inch thick cement brick on top of your worksurface.....this will keep the temperature seen by the table, much lower.
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Old 2013-04-16, 1:43pm
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yea good idea we have a bunch of those round red bricks/blocks i think i might put a layer of those down
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Old 2013-04-16, 4:14pm
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You could also get some hardiebacker cement board. My whole bench top is cement board.
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Old 2013-04-17, 8:07am
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hey thanks, my kiln is ordered and I was wondering the same, though getting a paragon F130 ( larger, than this question) but was going to make a table, now going to use bricks as the top.
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Old 2013-04-17, 8:19am
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I put mine up on bricks. They're fireproof and it lets air circulate around the kiln.

Don't forget to leave space behind it and the wall.
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Old 2013-04-17, 8:22am
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so the bluebird XL has the controller on the bottom of it. I have found that this acts as alot of insulation to what ever it is sitting on. I have mine on a small stand with marble strips under the front and back feet (there is an air gap between the table and the kiln bottom). I have felt under the kiln and it is warm but not hot at all (heat rises so ).
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Old 2013-04-23, 7:48pm
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My AIM kiln is sitting on 4 pieces of fire brick that are probably about 4" thick.
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Old 2013-05-28, 5:24am
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I had my kiln on 2" square fire brick feet for a while (over wood) and never had any problems. An all metal surface presented itself, however, and now I just use that.

Good luck and keep tabs on it the first time you run it... =)
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Old 2013-05-28, 6:52am
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I got an enamel top table at a junk store for $25 and it works great. It never gets hot anyway. But I think it is good to plan for a relay gone bad, etc that might cause a runaway temp.
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Old 2013-06-15, 6:57pm
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You could also get some hardiebacker cement board. My whole bench top is cement board.
So which kiln do you think a beginner should buy? I want a good one that is small & will last. I'm just starting out & am trying to get supplies I need. Just not sure about which torch(don't want a hothead) & which Kiln.
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Old 2013-06-16, 2:04pm
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I expect that the kiln suppliers have instructions regarding the type of table top and distance from surfaces which are safe for this kiln- have you looked at these?
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Old 2013-06-24, 9:16am
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So which kiln do you think a beginner should buy? I want a good one that is small & will last. I'm just starting out & am trying to get supplies I need. Just not sure about which torch(don't want a hothead) & which Kiln.
CaliKim, You should start a new thread on this. You will get all kinds of answers to these questions. Personally I started on a hot head and played with that for a couple of months then went with the Minor, I've been using that for about 10 years no problems. Was a great investment.
Kiln - My DH bought me a Paragon S3 and I love it. A little on the pricy side, but again been using that for about 10 years also no problems. Paragon has lesser price bead kilns, but I'm sure there are a lot more out there, I just know about the Paragon kiln I own.

Welcome, good luck and have fun!
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Old 2013-06-24, 10:08am
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My Glass Hive kiln is awesome.
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