The Kiln Book, commonly referred to as ‘The Kiln Bible” is Fredrick Olsen’s comprehensive guide to construction, maintenance, and design of a variety of kilns.

Covers the principles of efficient design, construction methods, materials, bricklaying instructions, fuels and firing systems, arches, flues, electric elements and general safety.

Olsen includes plans for firebox systems; coal, oil-drip and forced-oil burners; butane, propane and natural gas burners; and installation of pressure regulators and safety shutoff controls.