In a message dated 4/27/2007 4:47:01 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: Brian I would build a fire 2 or 3 time in you kiln before you try to burn your shells. You want to remove as much moisture beforehand as possible. You can’t imagine the power of steam. Ken Tell it to Alexander Jackson Davis (unless it was A. J. Downing, or J. K. "Easy" Rawlins.) Sign me, Sleepless in Steamboat Springs ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- To terminate puerile preservation prattling among pals and the uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to: <http://listserv.icors.org/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html>