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In the Potter's Kitchen · In the Studio · Pottery Illustrated · Maker Q&A ... Listen to Robert Briscoe's podcast interview on Tales of a Red Clay Rambler here. Studio Visit: Robert Briscoe, Stark, Minnesota Appears in the October 2015 issue of Ceramics Monthly. Home / Ceramics Monthly / Ceramics Monthly Article We built our home and my studio in 1988 on a wooded, hilly, 31-acre horse pasture. The studio is 1250 square feet connected to a 1000-square-foot space that houses two gas kilns, storage, and a garage. We live on the two floors above the studio. Minnesota winters were a big factor in the studio design. Being able to move from the house to the studio and from the studio to the kilns without having to traverse icy stairs or sidewalks was a priority. Two walls of the studio are full of windows showing our pond and the surrounding woods. The views are particularly beautiful in the winter. The studio is very well insulated. We installed a geothermal system for the home and studio a few years ago, which has been a great change. I have been known to comfortably trim pots barefoot when the outside thermometer read −30°F. The physical layout of the studio was designed so I could produce a lot of pots without having to move them for the next process. It consists of lots of work surfaces around the perimeter with drying racks and clay mixing in the center. I can throw pots every day for a week without having to move a ware board a second time, which functions well for my work cycles. I use a Brent kick wheel with an electric motor attachment for throwing pots and have an old Shimpo wheel dedicated to trimming. I also custom built a very handy vertical pugmill.
BACK TO TAYLOR BLOG GEAR & ACCESSORIES TOGGLE SEARCH FIELD Ask Bob: Stainless Steel Frets, Ceramic Nut/Saddle Question: A few years ago, I became the proud owner of a Taylor T5 Standard. My beautiful “Belle” is everything I’ve ever dreamed of, and she’ll do things I don’t even ask her to do. But I have a bit of a problem. Like every other guitar I’ve ever owned, I’m beginning to groove the frets already! The first solidbody electric I ever owned was an original Vox, and I grooved the frets so badly it couldn’t be tuned. My guitarist friends tell me I need to switch to stainless steel frets, that they are harder and wear better. My question is, will there be a noticeable difference in tone between nickel and stainless, and do I have to have all of my frets changed, or can I change just the ones I’m wearing out? (I tend to play a lot of open chording, so the trouble is all in the first three or four frets.) On another note, have you ever heard of anyone using stone or ceramic for the nut and saddle? I’m just wondering what the tone would be like for those? Answer: Pretty sneaky, Tim, getting two questions in like that! OK, stainless steel frets. Yes, they do sound different. I don’t prefer them on acoustic guitars, at least based on the last time we decided to try them in production. We decided we preferred the sound of nickel-silver. By the way, Tom Anderson Guitars uses SS frets on their electrics, and they sound great. As for stone and ceramic nuts: ceramic, yes; stone, no. The Tusq nut and saddle we use is almost ceramic. It stops shy and sounds great because of it. Pure ceramic sounds, well, kinda like ceramic. I’m not trying to be smart, but it’s amazing how you can imagine in your head the properties of ceramic and know before you listen what it will sound like. Shrill, overly brilliant, and not all that great. That may be a moot point because even if it delivered tonal nirvana, it still wouldn’t be used because it’s ridiculously hard to work, and there is a practical side to guitar building to consider.
Jun 22, 2021 ... Wondering how to properly care for ceramic cookware? ... a bit of research on which type of pots and pans will work best in your kitchen. Want to shop online? Use our Store Finder to find our products at online retailers. Recipes Healthy Living Special Diets Healthy Living on June 22 2021 by Bob's Red Mill How Long Does Ceramic Cookware Last? Email Pinterest Twitter Facebook If you're in the market for a new nonstick cookware set, then you've likely done quite a bit of research on which type of pots and pans will work best in your kitchen. Choosing cookware that works well with your cooking style and abilities is an essential part of well-made recipes. Ceramic pots and pans are among the most popular cookware types and because of their health benefits, many health-conscious cooks are switching over to them. Because ceramic cookware comes with a coating on the surface, it provides a nonstick cooking surface, great for preparing various recipes. After a while, your ceramic cookware may lose its nonstick properties. If you find this happening, then you may be wondering whether your nonstick pan needs a little TLC or if it's time to upgrade to a new set. In this article, we'll cover the pros and cons of ceramic cookware, their average lifespan and how to care for them properly. How Long Does Ceramic Cookware Last? When compared to other types of traditional nonstick pan and cookware materials like stainless steel cookware or Teflon cookware; ceramic cookware generally has a much shorter lifespan. Average ceramic cookware will last for about a year, whereas quality ceramics can last for up to 3 years when well taken care of.