When it comes to kilns, it’s safety first! With proper precautions, using an at home kiln can be an extremely safe and rewarding experience. But when temperatures run high, you don’t want to take chances! Kiln safety has three main phases: Installation, Operation, and Kiln Maintenance. In the guide below, we’ll be covering each of […]
Let’s talk heat treat! Whether you’re crafting knives, blades, jewelry, tools, industrial components, or any other metal object, you’ll want those objects to have specific qualities – whether that’s shape, hardness, toughness, flexibility, or even electrical conductivity. That’s where temperature comes into play. This article will teach you the ins and outs of heat treatment […]
Heat treating knives is an integral part of the knifemaking process. After designing the knife, cutting the profile, and adding the bevel, heat treating knives is one of the final stages of knifemaking before finishing the blades and attaching the handle. What Is the Purpose of Heat Treating Knives? Knifemakers expose blades to specific temperatures […]
When it comes to firing kilns, some of us had to learn the hard way! In fact, my absolute frustration with trying to figure out the controls for my glass studio kilns back in the day led us to create the TAP Kiln Controller. But programming the right firing schedule is just a small fraction […]
Owning a kiln is a little bit like owning a car. With mindful operation and a little bit of routine maintenance, your kiln should last for decades! Proper kiln maintenance ensures your kiln remains safe and operational during that time. The good news is that kiln maintenance is much simpler (and less expensive!) than maintaining […]
Whether you’re making swords, sterilizing lab equipment, or roasting coffee beans, there are tons of ways to use an oven. These use-cases all have one thing in common: You have to be able to control the temperature. That’s where oven controllers come into play. Oven controllers are the point of interface between you and your […]
Eight hundred years ago, you’d have to leave home at 12 or 13 years old and spend a 7-year apprenticeship to learn the art of bladesmithing. Luckily, today, with the internet and modern heat treat ovens, becoming a bladesmith is a lot more accessible! In fact, there’s nothing to stop you from mastering the art […]
Temperature control isn’t just limited to at home kilns. Many manufacturing and industrial processes rely on changes in temperature. Today, we’ll be looking at industrial kilns, furnaces, and commercial ovens to explore how temperature control is different for these types of kilns. Plus, we’ll be providing tips and insights for how manufacturers, waste processors, and […]
Does adding precise, remote temperature monitoring – that you can check from anywhere from your smartphone – sound complicated? In the past it might’ve been. But with TAP Monitor, you can add the most advanced remote digital pyrometer to your kiln in literal minutes. Even if you use a manual kiln or a less advanced […]
What price should you pay for a kiln in 2025? Kiln prices can vary drastically, so we’ll be covering the factors that impact price – as well as taking a look at some of the biggest kiln retailers to see what the actual price kilns are going for in 2025. Factors That Impact Kiln Prices […]