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Power burners used in the salt kiln

 

Salt kiln outside his studio next to kiln shed with car kiln.

 

Interior of salt kiln.

     

Car kiln, note the flue channel in the middle of the cart for even distribution of heat.

 

Door of kiln is articulated so it swings freely, even given the its great weight and mass.

 

Side of kiln showing burning configuration.

 

Two power burners with a Venturi burner used in the middle. Potters are apt at developing their own unique methods of firing

   

View of cart looking out from inside chamber.  Shelving are mostly high Alumina and have served well over the years.

   

 

Robert Compton Pottery
2662 North 116 Road, Bristol, Vermont 05443, U.S.A.
Phone: 802-453-3778
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