Tabletop Kiln - Revision history

AlexN at 18:55, 2 April 2026

2026-04-02T18:55:31Z

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	[[Category: Tool]]		[[Category: Tool]]
			[[Category: Kiln]]
	[[Category: Safety Checkout]]		[[Category: Safety Checkout]]

AndrewT: AndrewT moved page Kiln to Tabletop Kiln: Distinguish it from the pottery studio kilns

2025-07-15T23:51:50Z

AndrewT moved page Kiln to Tabletop Kiln: Distinguish it from the pottery studio kilns

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AlexN at 19:56, 7 February 2025

2025-02-07T19:56:07Z

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	~~[[File:EconoKiln1.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|Econokiln J Ceramics Kiln]]~~
	[[File:tabletopkiln.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|RapidFire Pro LP]]		[[File:tabletopkiln.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|RapidFire Pro LP]]

	=About our machines=		=About our machines=
	*Model: Econokiln J, Z18
	**from: Community Clay Center in Keene, NH (orginally from: Newton Potter's Supply)
	**17.5 inch octagonal opening, 18" deep
	**This is a ceramics kiln intended for doing batches of pottery.
	*Model: RAPIDFIRE PROGRAMMABLE PRO-LP from Tabletop Furnace		*Model: RAPIDFIRE PROGRAMMABLE PRO-LP from Tabletop Furnace
	**from: Elizabeth Dalton		**from: Elizabeth Dalton
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	=Guides and Manuals=		=Guides and Manuals=
	*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzVFua5o5J7YbE5fMklnM1IyMU0 Econo Kiln Info]
	*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzVFua5o5J7Yb053R2xhRmN2R3M Kiln Sitter LT-2 Manual]
	*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OXdXD-dtATw0iIz3c4uoJKgCtbgHcF25/view?usp=sharing RapidFire Pro LP Manual]		*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OXdXD-dtATw0iIz3c4uoJKgCtbgHcF25/view?usp=sharing RapidFire Pro LP Manual]

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	*'''Ask before attempting to operate!'''		*'''Ask before attempting to operate!'''
	*Max temp: 2300F (do not operate at this temperature or higher. it is an old kiln and high heat will wear it out faster)		*Max temp: 2300F (do not operate at this temperature or higher. it is an old kiln and high heat will wear it out faster)
	*The garage door should be partially open to ventilate any fumes
	*The EconoKiln can be operated in the Auto Shop using an extension cable

	=Setup Checklist=		=Setup Checklist=
	* Safe Location - is the kiln at least 30 feet from any combustible items? Is it in a safe location where it will be ~~undistrubed~~?		* Safe Location - is the kiln at least 30 feet from any combustible items? Is it in a safe location where it will be undisturbed?
	* Inspect the kiln controls - do the switches turn on and off normally?		* Inspect the kiln controls - do the switches turn on and off normally?
	* Inspect the heater coils and bricks - is everything intact?		* Inspect the heater coils and bricks - is everything intact?
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	=Helpful Videos=		=Helpful Videos=
	*EconoKiln
	**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOTLkuaBGE8 Firing a Manual Kiln with a Kiln Sitter]
	**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FadDIiLdu3c Tips for new kiln owners]
	**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlNq9KhOEwY Beginner intro to the Cone chart and Firing process (Very Basic)]
	*RapidFire Pro LP		*RapidFire Pro LP
	**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHxoEomqEIo How to Program the TableTop Furnace RapidFire Pro]		**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHxoEomqEIo How to Program the TableTop Furnace RapidFire Pro]

AlexN at 21:51, 14 October 2022

2022-10-14T21:51:15Z

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	*The EconoKiln can be operated in the Auto Shop using an extension cable		*The EconoKiln can be operated in the Auto Shop using an extension cable

			=Setup Checklist=
			* Safe Location - is the kiln at least 30 feet from any combustible items? Is it in a safe location where it will be undistrubed?
			* Inspect the kiln controls - do the switches turn on and off normally?
			* Inspect the heater coils and bricks - is everything intact?
			* When turning on - check the heat of the plug and cable. Is it too hot to touch?

	=Helpful Videos=		=Helpful Videos=

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2022-05-15T18:52:02Z

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	[[Category: Tool]]		[[Category: Tool]]
	[[Category: Safety Checkout]]		[[Category: Safety Checkout]]

AlexN at 22:31, 24 October 2021

2021-10-24T22:31:02Z

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AlexN at 02:23, 23 July 2021

2021-07-23T02:23:59Z

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	[[File:EconoKiln1.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|Econokiln J Ceramics Kiln]]		[[File:EconoKiln1.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|Econokiln J Ceramics Kiln]]
	[[File:tabletopkiln.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|]]		[[File:tabletopkiln.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|RapidFire Pro LP]]

	=About our machines=		=About our machines=

AlexN at 02:23, 23 July 2021

2021-07-23T02:23:32Z

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	[[File:EconoKiln1.jpg\|400px\|thumb]]		[[File:EconoKiln1.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|Econokiln J Ceramics Kiln]]
			[[File:tabletopkiln.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|]]

	=About our ~~machine~~=		=About our machines=
	*Model: Z18		*Model: Econokiln J, Z18
	*from: Community Clay Center in Keene, NH (orginally from: Newton Potter's Supply)		**from: Community Clay Center in Keene, NH (orginally from: Newton Potter's Supply)
	*17.5 inch octagonal opening, 18" deep		**17.5 inch octagonal opening, 18" deep
			**This is a ceramics kiln intended for doing batches of pottery.
			*Model: RAPIDFIRE PROGRAMMABLE PRO-LP from Tabletop Furnace
			**from: Elizabeth Dalton
			**Size (inside): 6″ x 5″ x 6″
			**Power: 1500W
			**Max temperature: 2200 F
			**RapidFire kilns are designed to rapidly heat to 2200 F (1205 C) for jewelry, metal clays (PMC), glass fusing, glaze testing and ceramics.
			*'''These tools require a safety checkout'''

	=Guides and Manuals=		=Guides and Manuals=
	*~~'''~~[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzVFua5o5J7YbE5fMklnM1IyMU0 Econo Kiln Info]~~'''~~		*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzVFua5o5J7YbE5fMklnM1IyMU0 Econo Kiln Info]
	*~~'''~~[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzVFua5o5J7Yb053R2xhRmN2R3M Kiln Sitter LT-2 Manual]~~'''~~		*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzVFua5o5J7Yb053R2xhRmN2R3M Kiln Sitter LT-2 Manual]
			*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OXdXD-dtATw0iIz3c4uoJKgCtbgHcF25/view?usp=sharing RapidFire Pro LP Manual]

	=General Tips and Safety=		=General Tips and Safety=
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	*Max temp: 2300F (do not operate at this temperature or higher. it is an old kiln and high heat will wear it out faster)		*Max temp: 2300F (do not operate at this temperature or higher. it is an old kiln and high heat will wear it out faster)
	*The garage door should be partially open to ventilate any fumes		*The garage door should be partially open to ventilate any fumes
	*~~This~~ can be operated in the Auto Shop using an extension cable		*The EconoKiln can be operated in the Auto Shop using an extension cable


	=Helpful Videos=		=Helpful Videos=
	*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOTLkuaBGE8 Firing a Manual Kiln with a Kiln Sitter]		*EconoKiln
	*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FadDIiLdu3c Tips for new kiln owners]		**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOTLkuaBGE8 Firing a Manual Kiln with a Kiln Sitter]
	*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlNq9KhOEwY Beginner intro to the Cone chart and Firing process (Very Basic)]		**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FadDIiLdu3c Tips for new kiln owners]
			**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlNq9KhOEwY Beginner intro to the Cone chart and Firing process (Very Basic)]
			*RapidFire Pro LP
			**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHxoEomqEIo How to Program the TableTop Furnace RapidFire Pro]


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	=Supplies=		=Supplies=
	[http://www.portlandpottery.com/ Portland Pottery Supply]		*[http://www.portlandpottery.com/ Portland Pottery Supply]
	*[http://www.portlandpottery.com/cones/ Cones]		*[http://www.portlandpottery.com/cones/ Cones]
	*[http://www.portlandpottery.com/laguna-low-fire-clay/ Low-fire clay]		*[http://www.portlandpottery.com/laguna-low-fire-clay/ Low-fire clay]

AlexN at 18:43, 7 October 2020

2020-10-07T18:43:53Z

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	[[File:EconoKiln1.jpg\|~~200px~~]]		[[File:EconoKiln1.jpg\|400px\|thumb]]

	=About our machine=		=About our machine=

AlexN at 00:12, 1 May 2020

2020-05-01T00:12:21Z

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	*Model: Z18		*Model: Z18
	*from: Community Clay Center in Keene, NH (orginally from: Newton Potter's Supply)		*from: Community Clay Center in Keene, NH (orginally from: Newton Potter's Supply)
			*17.5 inch octagonal opening, 18" deep

	=Guides and Manuals=		=Guides and Manuals=
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	Parts:		Parts:
	*[https://www.theceramicshop.com/store/category/39/232/peep-plugs/ Peep hole plugs]		*[https://www.theceramicshop.com/store/category/39/232/peep-plugs/ Peep hole plugs]
	*[https://hotkilns.com/jd1800-j1800-240v-small-standard-element Heating Elements]
	*[https://hotkilns.com/parts?parts_category=All&kiln_series_nid=All&obsolete_series_nid=1049&PN=&title= L&L Kiln Parts]		*[https://hotkilns.com/parts?parts_category=All&kiln_series_nid=All&obsolete_series_nid=1049&PN=&title= L&L Kiln Parts]