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Posted 04 September 2012 - 07:08 PM

Hello
I could put my hands on a bigger electrical kiln (inside 17"x 24") , but I need wider more than taller...


is it too crazy to use it laid on the side? Posted Image
may be with some external support for the walls and a fake floating floor...did anyone have done it?
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Posted 04 September 2012 - 08:14 PM

From a liability standpoint, no one here should say yes to that. From a practical standpoint, the bricks will probably crumble, and it'd be near impossible to get any shelves in there since the 'floor' would be curved and covered with elements.
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Posted 04 September 2012 - 08:47 PM

I agree with Neil. This sounds dicey. I would look for a used square or oval kiln. I don't think kilns are designed to be on their sides.
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Posted 04 September 2012 - 11:08 PM

Really bad idea.
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Posted 05 September 2012 - 05:00 PM

OK!...
ditched the idea!
THANKS!
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