Kilns on Wheels

 

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Is it acceptable to have kilns on wheels?

A number of people have small studio spaces and do not have their kiln in constant use. They sometimes move their kiln against the wall or under a bench when not in use. This is possible when the stand is on wheels, otherwise they generally are to heavy to without them. This gives more space in the studio to move around when they are stored out of the way.

But there is a disadvantage to this. Each time the kiln is moved out for use, it is important to level the kiln, the shelf and any moulds. It is surprising that put in the same place how much the levels can change. Glass will move toward the lowest point in any firing above the softening point, so to get the most predictable outcome of a firing, the levels must be checked, and adjusted if necessary, every time it is moved.