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2020 Furnace and Lehr at Quarley - General Preparation (and Phoebe!)

Projects: 2019 Onwards   Shelter Build   Wood Gathering and Processing   General Preparation   Firepit Construction

Furnace Installation   Lehr Installation   Floodproofing   Firings One and Two   Firing Three   Firing Four   Firing Five   Firing Six

General Preparation

Here are some photos showing the initial positioning of the furnace and lehr within the shelter, the progress with the floor at this stage and various shots of Phoebe, our landlady's dog.

One photo shows the newly-prepared daub laid out on bricks to partially dry. This daub was used for furnace repair and for adding firebar supports and making alterations to the furnace.

The photos near the bottom of the page show the concrete rectangles for the glassblowers' chairs.

The furnace and lehr lining up along the midline of the shelter
Checking the positioning for glassblowing Checking the positioning for glassblowing
Phoebe in the way! The partly-finished floor
The partly-finished floor The floor progresses
Daub drying in the sun Phoebe lends a paw!
Phoebe lends a paw! Phoebe lends a paw!
Phoebe lends a paw! Phoebe lends a paw!
Phoebe having a rest Phoebe having another rest!
Phoebe wants a game! Virtually-finished
Just before instaling the grate Ready to fire the furnace (the third firing)
Ready to fire the furnace (the third firing) ready for the third firing
Return of the 2005/2006 scales ...and a sunset over the shelter

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