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by Rob Caplan
Thu Oct 16, 2014 10:20 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Extended hold at 1000F safe?
Replies: 2
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Re: Extended hold at 1000F safe?

Thanks Bert.

I ended up holding a few hours and then was able to watch the drape. Good thing too: it slumped much faster than my before-added-time expectation. Next time I'll drop the temp some.

Now to get through the impatient time before I can get a real look at the results.

--Rob
by Rob Caplan
Thu Oct 16, 2014 3:50 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Extended hold at 1000F safe?
Replies: 2
Views: 5149

Extended hold at 1000F safe?

I misprogrammed my kiln this morning so it will get to the observation stage when I have a meeting I can't miss. My back of the napkin estimate is that it should be around 1000F on the way up by the time I can get there to reprogram it. Should it be safe to hold there a few hours then continue up wh...