I have been able to develop a kiln and various methods of firing to suit the objects that are within it. The finish that I am looking to achieve is not attainable in any other kilns that I have access to. I teach in a local college where there are Raku kilns, electrics and a Geil gas kiln, and nothing creates the excitement or camaraderie that this converted kiln does. One can achieve a true firebox look to your work or a more traditional salt glaze and more.

I live on a tenth of an acre in eastern Pennsylvania, and I fire this kiln regularly. It does garner some attention, but it has all been positive and consists mostly of people offering me free wood or telling stories about the ceramic artists they have known. It fires to a true cone 9 and soft cone 10 in 6 to 7 hours. It uses 100 running feet of wood. This is a converted old electric Skutt Kiln which i have altered to fire with propane and wood.