Finally!

The base for the Kiln is finally completed! I built the firebox walls up to level with the second loading chamber for strength of walls. On top of this base will be the arched top of the Kiln.

Also finished is the base for the side loading door and the smoke trail and start of chimney!

Next is to build the wooden arch form to go over the entire Kiln!

First Fire in Kiln!!

I decided to burn out the wooden arch support in the firebox before I built the kiln up any higher. Just in case the arch failed and I would have to rebuild it, I wanted to be able to easily get into the firebox.

But the arches held!!!!!

Now to celebrate I am drinking Sake!

Bricks and more Bricks!!

Completed the back wall and smoke trail! Built the chimney up 12 levels and I will leave it there until the rest of the kiln is completed and finish the chimney last.

You can also see in the picture that I started work on the side loading door area. I will build it up to be level with the kiln floor.

The other picture is a November butterfly fluttering around the kiln!