John Ewan

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Thanks for the pics and update. It's a shame the clay/perlite on cardboard isn't working. I still want to use the cast refractory formula Erica used, but in my preparation I realized I'd need around 5 cubic feet and that's with no manifold! That's just so much, it's gotta be too heavy. Your mold not only looks better, but I think it's less volume to cast.

I like the way your new design fits together though. I hope your slip-casting plans pan out better!
11 years ago
I'm really just talking about the core. Have you cast it in that mold yet, or modified the mold?
11 years ago
Jesse,

I gathered from another thread that you've had some setbacks with this design and maybe are rethinking it. If that's true, could you discuss those setbacks here? I really like this design and am planning on pretty much copying it, but I'd like to know if and why you think it has problems.
11 years ago
Ok, I thought you meant you were going to change the design of your core.
11 years ago
Well I hope it works, because it's beautiful. I'm also curious about what in the podcast has changed your mind.
11 years ago
What kind of mud will you use?
11 years ago
I like it! Very cool idea!
11 years ago
I'm happy to see I'm not the first one to suggest Small Wonders. I used one of their futons for years and loved it. The owners of the company are good friends of mine and I can vouch for their integrity and commitment to producing a high-quality product.
11 years ago
I hope this is the proper place to ask! I just got Paul's daily-ish email that summarizes the workshops and boy does it raise some questions. Which designs failed? Which succeeded? Also, I'd looove any photos of the finished products!
11 years ago
I must echo Rebecca's statements! From the moonlit fire science class to the mad dash to (properly!) load the mass into the finished heater, it was a full weekend of great experiences, food, and people. I left wanting more, but I'm not sure it could be any other way.
11 years ago