Movable Kiln

[dail_h]

   I would like to build a sola kiln, but I don't have my mill-lot too well organised yet,so I'm not sure where everything should go.I have plans for an 8x12 ,my question is,instead of putting it on a permanant foundation,could I put it on 6x6 skids? The plans call for styrofoam insulation in the floor,and fiberglass batts in the walls. Would not ridgid foam work ok throughout?
   It's pretty obvious I don't know much 'bout kilns,so any ideas would be a helo.

[Carl_B]

Yes you can make you kiln moveable when I built mine we put it on 5 x 12 white Oak skids. we use joist hangers to fasten 2 x 8 between the skids put plywood on the bottom added bat insulation then plywood for the floor.

Some pics. of my kiln.
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[Kedwards]

hate to point you to another website, but here it is..

http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Solar_Kiln_Designs_2.html

Dr Wengert is pretty knowledgable and has always responded back to e-mails specific to your question.

Give it a whirl..

Kyle

[ElectricAl]

In our area a Portable Building is exempt from property tax. Just something to think about.  ;)