To date, we have fired this kiln about 5 times. So far, it fires great up to about 2000 degrees, but we have had difficulty in gaining temperature after around 2100 degrees. Although it has two fireboxes under the stacking chamber, it seems to fire more smoothly alternating between the two, using only one at a time.

Some of the results of our efforts can be seen on this page. In contrast to our gas-fired ware, the 'flashing' from the wood firing gives the clay body an added warmth, and the fly-ash imparts a more mellow, subdued quality to the wood ash glazes. Many pieces are placed on seashells and fired on their sides, causing the glazes to appear to defy gravity as they flow across and around the pots, while the seashell scars add character by evidencing the action of the fire.