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Author: Frederick L. Olsen
Publisher: Krause Publications
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

8 reviews
Sales Rank: 51540

Media: Hardcover
Edition: 3
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.3
Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 8.6 x 1

ISBN: 0873419103
Dewey Decimal Number: 738.136
EAN: 9780873419109

Publication Date: August 1, 2000
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The Kiln Book July 2, 2006
2 out of 4 found this review helpful

This book is beautifully written and very informative. It gives detailed instructions about building several different kilns. It is a good buy.

5 out of 5 stars

THE one and only GOOD book about kilns February 22, 2004
48 out of 48 found this review helpful

This is a fantastic book, even if you are NOT going to build a kiln. This book is packed with cool stuff and good pictures. When I built my kiln (a 4.5 foot gas raku) this was the only book I used. All the other kiln books I have ever seen (a lot I sadly assure you) are complete garbage. This one on the other hand is a gem. Well worth every cent of the cost and very well written, this book is in my top 3 for ceramics books. It is an great book for begginers and ultra experienced potters alike. My one and only problem is that they barely even mention doors. Doors are not terribly important, compared to the other info, but this is a MAJOR fault with this book. I don't know if it will be revised, but that is one thing that is very bad.

the good= comprehensive, well written, cool pictures, good reading, covers all aspects, good resources, all around excellent book.

the bad= NO INFO ABOUT DOORS!!!! god I hate that...

the ugly= more color would be nice but... cheaper=better.

So, in spite of this books one glaring failure there is no better book for everything else covered. I love this book and would recommend it to anyone who is even interested in firing kilns. Great book, good buy, get it!

5 out of 5 stars great book May 15, 2000
61 out of 62 found this review helpful

If you are thinking about building, firing or repairing a kiln, this is the book. With a fair amount of firing experience, but little knowledge of building, this book gave me the info and guidance to help build my own wood kiln. Get this book.

5 out of 5 stars An excellent review of the methods of kiln building February 4, 1998
81 out of 84 found this review helpful

This book is the best reference for pottery kiln builders and operators. I have built and operated Olsen's Fast Fire Wood Downdraft kiln form the book and converted it to gas with excellent results.

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