#kiln — Public Fediverse posts

Casting Engine Parts from 3D Prints

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/08/28/casting-engine-parts-from-3d-prints/

So, this isn't a #Kiln (it is only spec'ed to 700 F), but it could be useful for cooking food.

How To Build Your Own #CobOven – Step-by-Step

Written by Author Cheryl Magyar Published on February 27, 2024

Excerpt: "earth ovens work – and bake well – because the heat generated by burning wood is absorbed into the thermal layer of the oven. Then that radiant heat is evenly released through the air, while conduction (from the contact of the bread dough on the hot bricks) and convection (hot rising air) play a part in the thorough baking process too.

But why would you want to build an earth oven when you already have a place to bake in your kitchen?
Well, you might want to build a cob oven because:

it has the chance to become the centerpiece of your outdoor living space – where family and friends gather to eat well, laugh and create long-lasting memories in nature.
clay is an abundant material to work with.
the wood you burn can be sourced locally, plus it’s renewable.
cob ovens are a low-impact alternative to gas or charcoal.
it gives you the chance to apply your artistic and creative abilities to a functional object.
it promotes self-reliance – you still get to bake, even if the power is out for a prolonged period of time.
food cooked in cob ovens tastes better, you’ll have to try it to find out.
you love pizza, or bread, or baked meat."

Learn more:
https://www.ruralsprout.com/cob-oven/

#SolarPunkSunday #DIY #Homesteading #TraditionalTechnology #EarthOvens #WoodFiredOvens #AncientTechnologies #NaturalBuildingMaterials

Whelp, it only took 10 or so months, but I finally got that kiln working!

The electricians that initially ran the power to the kiln didnt hook up one of the leads.

Chatting with an electrician a few weeks ago, they asked me to find the breaker that feeds the subpanel it is connected to. After knocking the company server offline fiddling with the totally unlabeled main breaker on Thursday, I waited till everyone had left Friday evening, turned off that big breaker and got to work with the screwdriver and multimeter.

Turns out that one leg of the 80 amp breaker they tied it into was not getting power. I noticed an unused three phase breaker that had the voltage and current I needed, so I switched the wires to that and voila- I have the power! Once again, my amateur electrician skills put to use :)

Still cannot believe we have this kiln now. My mind is racing with all the possibilities!

#electric #kiln #tools #brooklyn #studio #glass #ceramics #possibilities #circuitbreaker #artist