RAKU KILN £650

Made from an upcycled oil drum, this Raku kiln is double-lined with 2″ (50mm) of the safe S type ceramic fibre (2 x 25mm). It is ready to use and includes the superb Stedmark S3 propane gas burner. This top-of-the-range burner has a flame failure device, gas on tap, and a control valve. It comes with 3m (10ft) of safe braided hose, gas regulator, and pressure gauge.

A fibreboard 14.5″ x 1″ kiln shelf, far more durable than conventional shelves, plus supporting fire bricks. Damper pad and flame deflector. The lid fibre is secured with ceramic buttons and special wire. There is a side hole for a 10mm thermocouple (pyro/thermo not included).

Guidance notes are provided, plus my own Raku glaze recipe which is tried and tested. The lid and main chamber have carry handles to make moving the kiln very easy. It is not heavy, weighing a total of 21kg, you can use this kiln on your own; the lid weighs 4.5kg, making it very easy to lift off at the right moment. I have been a professional potter for 46 years and have fired Raku for over 34 years. I run very popular Raku Days at my home studio.

This design of kiln is well proven and provides an affordable, portable option to that of other Raku kiln providers, better than dustbin types with a much safer burner option. I offer full support if you have a problem or are unsure what to do, phone or email for assistance. I am happy to help. Details given on purchase.

Size external: 60cm high x 60cm wide. Approx. total weight 21kg. Internal: from hearth to top 52cm high x 46cm wide, this = 94 litres or 3.3 cu.ft. 30% bigger than a dustbin-type kiln. From shelf to top 40cm high x 46cm wide, giving a pot placing area of approx. 2.5 cu.ft. (71 litres).

NOW WITH THE SUPERB STEDMARK S3 BURNER

The Stedmark S3 Burner is top of the range, and comes with 3m (10ft) of safe braided hose, gas on tap, control knob & gas regulator with pressure gauge. It has a safety cut out fitted, which turns the gas off if the flame should go out. ie in very windy conditions. Much safer than a roofing torch type. The kiln in the picture will not be the one you buy, but I make them all to the same specification and they are all very much the same. These are made from upcycled oil drums, and may have occasional dinks and dents; this does not affect functionality. The kiln shelf is made from fibreboard. I have run extensive trials with this board and found it to be far less vulnerable to cracking than conventional shelves. This is a new innovation, meaning the shelf life is greatly increased and less likely to break. In trials, I fired the test shelf over 79 times! Also sold separately at £35. Happy Rakuing!

If you have any questions or are unsure of anything, then please call me. 07449 110044 Please contact me, Tim Huckstepp.

HOW TO ORDER:

AVAILABLE JANUARY 2025

Email your order: Provide full name and address, plus mobile telephone number, and if you would like a pair of tongs.
To: pottytim@aol.com. This makes sure I have everything spelt correctly. I will confirm back to you. I do not expect any money until everything is ready, I will then invoice you prior to dispatch, and payment can be your choice of either bank transfer (preferred) or card. My carrier will give you a delivery day and a one-hour time slot.

Please note I do not accept returns on kilns. Kilns are only shipped once full payment has been received. Hand-forged long tongs also available at £58 a pair. In stock. Tong orders immediate dispatch. Email your details.

See the Raku Tongs page for details. Carriage for tongs £8.00 a pair. Contact me for purchasing: Please email your order to pottytim@aol.com with your name, address, and mobile number. I will then send you an invoice.
Tim Huckstepp: 07449 110044 Email: pottytim@aol.com
Bank transfer, PayPal, cards, or cash on collection.

I send my kilns with a recognised carrier for £45. This is for UK Mainland delivery only. If you want to have a kiln shipped abroad, you will have to arrange your own shipping.