http://groups.google.com/group/claycraft Ceramics Pottery 陶工 陶芸家 陶器 This an International group for the discussion of ceramic art and craft. We have a companion weblog at: http://claycraft.blogspot.com/ Please do not forward other people's messages without their permission . 2009-11-10T20:19:53Z Google Groups rickmahaf...@comcast.net 2009-11-10T20:19:53Z http://groups.google.com/group/claycraft/browse_thread/thread/e4682e18ab2d8e08/36270d598355e782?show_docid=36270d598355e782

I have a really good expensive analog pyrometer that I bought in Japan and it moves quite easily, no need for tapping, it really is an instrument.  It is also abo ut 3&quot; 5 x 6.5&quot; X 10&quot; with a nice leather handle. <br> <p>Rick <br> ----- Original Message ----- <br> To: claycraft@googlegroups.com <br> Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 9:41:30 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific

rickmahaf...@comcast.net 2009-11-10T20:17:56Z http://groups.google.com/group/claycraft/browse_thread/thread/e4682e18ab2d8e08/33d2de8fc4fbdcc4?show_docid=33d2de8fc4fbdcc4

I do, sometimes that helps when the pyrormeter is cold. <br> <p>Rick <br> ----- Original Message ----- <br> To: claycraft@googlegroups.com <br> Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 9:32:38 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific <br> <p>Does anyone else have to flick the screen of their pyrometers to get the needle to move, sort of like in movies of WWII pilots tapping the guages?

Sherron & Jim Bowen jbowe...@prairienetworks.com 2009-11-10T17:41:30Z http://groups.google.com/group/claycraft/browse_thread/thread/e4682e18ab2d8e08/559f772887694257?show_docid=559f772887694257

Yes, and that's why I got rid of the old analog type thermometer. You can buy Omega and Fluke digital thermometers on eBay for less than an analog one. Then you just need to get a plug for the digital and hook up your old thermocouple and be good to go. <br> JB <br> ----- Original Message ----- <br> From: Irakusa

Irakusa irak...@yahoo.com 2009-11-10T17:32:38Z http://groups.google.com/group/claycraft/browse_thread/thread/e4682e18ab2d8e08/dad5716a883e019d?show_docid=dad5716a883e019d

Does anyone else have to flick the screen of their pyrometers to get the needle to move, sort of like in movies of WWII pilots tapping the guages? <br> <p>______________________________ __ <br> To: claycraft@googlegroups.com <br> Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 10:03:35 AM <br> <p>Gary, <br> <p>Why not position the pyrometer where the JVC can see it so it is all on the video?

rickmahaf...@comcast.net 2009-11-10T17:03:35Z http://groups.google.com/group/claycraft/browse_thread/thread/e4682e18ab2d8e08/df6e26dc9de2e389?show_docid=df6e26dc9de2e389

Gary, <br> <p>Why not position the pyrometer where the JVC can see it so it is all on the video? <br> <p>I know that would be cumbersome when it came to getting the data but it would be the low tech situation. <br> All pyrometers are actually voltmeters with a face that reads in degrees (or lcd screen that reads in degrees) you need to look up how to take voltmeter readings in micro-volts and have them recorded by your computer.  That said it is important to pull maintenance on your thermocouple connections if you want any consistency over time.  The contacts become dirty or corroded and the reading suffers (on the low side).

Hank Murrow hmur...@efn.org 2009-11-10T14:42:46Z http://groups.google.com/group/claycraft/browse_thread/thread/e4682e18ab2d8e08/774ad6ef2d4b0b15?show_docid=774ad6ef2d4b0b15

Gary, the type K is a chrome/alumel alloy, while the type S is <br> platinum/rhodium. this explains the difference in cost, the first <br> going for $15_$20, the type S around $200. The chrome/alumel ones are <br> not useful(accurate) past cone 5, while the type S are good to well <br> above cone 13.

Sincultura26 thelemuriancandid...@gmail.com 2009-11-09T22:55:59Z http://groups.google.com/group/claycraft/browse_thread/thread/c877e2f021610950/894c50bbb6d3497b?show_docid=894c50bbb6d3497b

Thanks for the information... I will ask the computer owner if she's <br> ok with it...

Randall Moody randall.mo...@gmail.com 2009-11-09T20:36:01Z http://groups.google.com/group/claycraft/browse_thread/thread/584a5fe3a70f9ec4/8ec5e6d70d1beb7c?show_docid=8ec5e6d70d1beb7c

I wonder what was to be learned in that. I reviewed the comments and <br> according to the teacher who was doing the throwing, apparently nothing. <br> Personally I find most &quot;performance art&quot; is usually just bad acting. :) <br> <p>-- <br> Randall in Atlanta <br> <p>On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 3:00 PM, gary navarre

gary navarre navarreenterpri...@yahoo.com 2009-11-09T20:00:20Z http://groups.google.com/group/claycraft/browse_thread/thread/584a5fe3a70f9ec4/d2a6f3af7b987d60?show_docid=d2a6f3af7b987d60

Hay Folks, <br> No I don't mean what some folks call &quot;13th. stepping&quot; but what would you do in this event... <br> <a target="_blank" rel=nofollow href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJZtqs5Kv5w&feature=rec-HM-r2">[link]</a> <br> ... and is it Performance Art? <br> Gary Navarre <br> Navarre Pottery <br> Navarre Enterprises <br> Norway, Michigan, USA <br> <a target="_blank" rel=nofollow href="http://www.youtube.com/GindaUP">[link]</a> <br> <a target="_blank" rel=nofollow href="http://public.fotki.com/GindaUP/">[link]</a>

Paul Herman potterp...@frontiernet.net 2009-11-09T04:14:26Z http://groups.google.com/group/claycraft/browse_thread/thread/c877e2f021610950/096aa3b1e5eed4b7?show_docid=096aa3b1e5eed4b7

Hey Lee and Craig, <br> That sounds good, I never regretted all the trouble we went through to <br> insulate our floor. It helps. <br> We had terrible cold N winds for the firing, but the weather has been <br> beautiful otherwise, with a lot of good fall leaf colors. Last of the <br> birch leaves are just now falling. The winds made the draft act funny

Lee toge...@gmail.com 2009-11-09T03:55:02Z http://groups.google.com/group/claycraft/browse_thread/thread/c877e2f021610950/a47beaeccb22541b?show_docid=a47beaeccb22541b

I forgot, between the levels, where the side stoke holes are, Craig <br> put down hardbrick. I am not sure if their is softbrick under it.

Lee toge...@gmail.com 2009-11-09T03:53:01Z http://groups.google.com/group/claycraft/browse_thread/thread/c877e2f021610950/c2a52ff7958d6c25?show_docid=c2a52ff7958d6c25

In the middle (not the front or back), he moved the sand and then put <br> soft brick down. He put on a layer of sand, and then put these large <br> (I think Kholer) shelves down, two wide, that just fit on the floor. <br> If I remember correctly, there were three pairs of shelves put on the <br> floor. It was dirt beneath the sand before he made these changes.

Paul Herman potterp...@frontiernet.net 2009-11-09T03:44:31Z http://groups.google.com/group/claycraft/browse_thread/thread/c877e2f021610950/883e1f35913cd8d2?show_docid=883e1f35913cd8d2

Hi Lee, <br> Can you or Craig describe the new floor please? What did you do? <br> best, <br> Paul Herman <br> Great Basin Pottery <br> Doyle, California US <br> <a target="_blank" rel=nofollow href="http://www.greatbasinpottery.com/">[link]</a>

Lee toge...@gmail.com 2009-11-09T03:41:38Z http://groups.google.com/group/claycraft/browse_thread/thread/c877e2f021610950/5a6abb80acf64263?show_docid=5a6abb80acf64263

Craig's anagam fired nicey. He thinks the new floor helped the firing.

Des & Jan Howard djhow...@hwy.com.au 2009-11-09T02:32:13Z http://groups.google.com/group/claycraft/browse_thread/thread/c877e2f021610950/e92770aac8e233e5?show_docid=e92770aac8e233e5

Gary <br> You too mate, keep packing that kiln. <br> I don't think I'm the only one hanging <br> out for the results. <br> No pressure :) <br> Des