L&L Kiln Sure-vent
4 years ago John installed a Sure-vent on my 10 cubic foot L&L Easy Fire Kiln. It made a HUGE difference in my glaze results. Less pinholing, brighter colors plus my elements have a longer life.
Over the past year the vent motor had become very noise. Last firing it sounded like I had a subwoofer hooked up to my kiln. I also noticed that the last couple glaze kilns had several pieces with pin holes. It turned out that the fan had zero air movement. I ordered a new motor and John installed it. I took a photo to show what 4 years of firing did to the motor.
The kiln is firing bisque today with the new vent motor. Its so quiet!!!! I have no doubt that my glaze firing will be pinhole free.
While the kiln is firing, I'm making Everything Oatmeal cookies. I had to show off my pretty new cookie sheet. I love to bake this time of year. It makes the house smell so good.
Everything Oatmeal Cookies
ready to go in the oven
1.5 sticks of butter
3/4 cup of brown sugar
1/2 cup of white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
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1.5 cups of flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 cups old fashioned oats
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3/4 cup Craisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semi sweet choc chips
bake 350° 8-10 minutes
Excellent with Tea!
BTW, this dough freezes well.
