The Many Uses for the Mini-Square Giberson Burners |
I. Glass Shop |
A. Miniature Melt Furnace |
- Solve technical formulary problems
- Demonstrate the principles of glassmaking
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B. Gloryhole Designs: 4 Designs Specifically for Mini-Square Burners |
- Build a great little glory hole 6-7" opening with published designs by Giberson.
- Use a well made Glory by George Bucquet as a guide.
- Use a well made Glory by Chris Johnson as a guide.
- Build a small Mailbox Glory for the end of your bench by Sky Campbell.
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C. Annealing Kiln (portable, gas fired) |
II. Pottery |
A. Miniature Salt Kiln |
B. Miniature Gas Fired Kiln (1 to 2 cubic feet) |
- Solve technical glaze problems
- Small part production work like Dolls' Heads or small hands, etc.
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III. Foundry |
A. Miniature Foundry Furnace (for casting 1-10 lbs bronze) |
B. Small Burnout Kiln, like for shell molding or de-waxing molds. |
- Used for Main Burner
a. Firing Burnout Kiln 5/9/17 (page of images)
b. Firing Burnout Kiln 3/31/18 (page of images)
- Used for Afterburner for Smokeless Stack Operation
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IV. Smithy (Small Gas Forge), a tutorial on how to build your own forge |