Handling and support system for kiln fired ware

A framework for handling and supporting ware to be produced by firing and comprising:

• at least two vertical support posts each of which includes a plurality of horizontally spaced apart slots extending partially through said members and a series of axially aligned apertures formed through the portions of said members defining said slots;
• ware supporting means positioned within selected ones of said slots and including apertures aligned with said apertures of said vertical support posts when so positioned, said ware supporting means including tying means extending between said vertical support posts to form and dimension said framework;
• and
• locking pins inserted through the apertures of said vertical support posts and said ware supporting means to form said framework, said pins including means for retention within said framework.

Apparatus for supporting ware which is subjected to firing during production comprising:

• a plurality of ware supporting arms;
• at least two vertical support posts having upper and lower ends and engaging said ware supporting arms, said ware supporting arms and said vertical support posts including apertures formed therein which apertures are aligned when said supporting arms and support posts are engaged;
• locking pins received within said aligned apertures for locking said ware supporting arms into said vertical support posts;
• a first support plate including means for engaging said lower ends of said vertical support posts;
• and
• a second support plate including means for engaging said upper ends of said vertical support posts whereby ware supporting apparatus is formed which can be readily assembled and disassembled.