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Skutt now owns Kiln Sitter, so they'll have all the parts you need. Do you just need the little metal bars that support the cones, or the whole thing? You can replace most parts on the Sitter without replacing the entire thing- cone supports, sitter tube, sensing rod, timer, etc.

You can post it in the Community Marketplace section of the forum. You'll need pictures, location, and price. What brand/model is it? LT-3 is the model of the Kiln Sitter shutoff device, which were used on most brands of kilns prior to digital controllers.

Is the lack of speed and surge in the motor itself or just in the wheel head? You should be able to hear how the motor responds to the pedal.

Is the motor responding to the pedal as you would expect? You should be able to hear if it speeds up when you press down on the pedal. If they seem to be in sync, then it's probably a belt/drive system problem. The belt may need replacing or just tightening. If the pedal and motor aren't in sync, then it's more complicated because it could be something as simple as a pedal adjustment, or as serious as a new controller.

My students all float their pieces off the wheel, and have very few warping issues. Make a puddle on the far side of the pot, pull the puddle under the pot as you cut the piece loose with your wire, then push the pice toward the puddle to slide it off. It may take 2-3 cuts to get the water fully under the pot. Slide the pot onto your palm, then place it on a bat. Do not try to slide it directly onto a bat. If it warps a little when you put it on the bat, just flex the piece from the base and it will settle back into round. Putting paper on the rim of the pot will keep it from distorting, but messes up the rim. Plastic bats work fine and last forever, but pots will adhere to them. You have to cut them loose from the bat when they're ready to flip. Some cutoff wires are very thin and don't work well. Specifically, we've had trouble with the Dirty Girl wires. My students and I mostly use 30lb monofilament fishing line. It's super cheap and works great, easy to replace when a wire breaks.

Most kiln parts are not specific to any one kiln, or kiln brand, or even to kilns in general. Elements are the one exception. You can't just take elements from one brand and put them into another kiln and expect them to fit or heat properly. Is there a company in NZ that makes custom elements? If not, try Euclids.com in Canada, they may be able to help you.

Some things to consider- type S TC's are only really necessary if you're firing above cone 6, doing long high temp holds, or require great accuracy. For typical pottery firings you won't gain anything, and you can buy 15 type K for the price of one type S. Plus if you crack into the type S with a shelf and break it, it's an expensive replacement.

Please make a listing in the Marketplace section of the forum to sell your wheel. Thank you!

Duncan Kilns, and other kilns that are no longer made Paragon serviced Duncan kilns for years, but they are lo longer officially making parts for them. They do still have some parts in stock, so it's worth giving them a call to see if they have what you need. Duncan manuals Duncan wiring diagrams For other old kilns that are no longer made, such as Knight, Blue Diamond, etc, I recommend you call Euclid's. They can make elements for most any kiln if they have enough information. You'll need all the information off the serial plate of your kiln at the very least. They may also need you to do some measuring of the old elements' coil diameter, element groove size, and element resistance. They also carry switches and other parts for your old kiln.

Euclid's Kilns Elements, Parts, Etc. If you need element resistance numbers and other technical information you'll need to give them a call or send them an email. The folks at Euclid's are very helpful and friendly!

Bailey Kilns Elements Bailey has other parts available on their web site, but you'll have to do a search to find what you're looking for. They do not publish element resistance numbers or wiring diagrams on their web site, so you'll need to call them for that information. Bailey is known for their excellent customer service, but make sure you have your kiln information before you call them.

Jen-Ken Kilns Parts Jen-Ken doesn't have a lot of parts on their web site, nor do they have technical info like element resistance and such, so give them a call if you need something. Make sure you have your kilns model, serial number, voltage and phase before you call. They have great customer service!

Nabertherm Kilns Nabertherm doesn't print much technical information on their web site, but they are very helpful if you call or email them. Their main office is in Germany, but they do have offices in other parts of the world. Headquarters Other locations

I assume this is a pottery wheel? Can you provide any other information? Pictures are always good. Many wheel parts like bearings are off-the-shelf parts, so you may be able to find a match with some internet searching, once you get the old bearing out and can measure it.

It all depends on the condition if the bricks, elements, wiring, location, etc. Your best bet is to do some online searches for used kilns in your area on Facebook or Craigslist and find comparable models. In general, though, little test kilns are usually only worth about $100 max. Studio kilns can go for $300 on up depending on condition.

Good to know! I know it's nice to test a wheel before buying, but the Soldner wheels really are dreamy.

Soldner wheels have amazing torque despite low horsepower. I've not used the S50, but I did use a P100 for a while and it was amazing. They're worth every dime in terms of how smoothly they run. The 100 is only $150 more, so I'd get it if I were you. The downside of the Soldner wheels is that the splash pan is pretty much worthless, and I'm not sure there even is one for the S wheels. They make a huge mess if you tend to throw with much water, and trimmings go everywhere. Lots of cleanup. If you want something with great power/torque that makes very little mess at all, then go with a Skutt wheel. The 1/3hp can handle just about anything, and the large splash pan holds a ton of mess.

Cone Art Kilns Manuals Wiring Diagrams Parts Elements Element Resistance - Cone Art doesn't publish element resistance charts on their web site, or put that information on their wiring diagrams, so you'll have to give them a call. Make sure you have your kiln model number, voltage, phase, and serial number when you call.

Amaco Kilns Excel Kilns Manual Excel Kilns Elements Wiring Diagrams and Element Resistance - You'll have to give Amaco a call for this information, as they do not show it on their web site. For kiln parts you'll have to use the search box. If you can't find what you're looking for, give them a call. Their customer service is very helpful and will get you what you need.

Olympic Kilns Manuals Wiring Diagrams - Olympic only publishes a couple of basic wiring diagrams for switches on their web site, so you'll have to give them a call to get the full diagram specific to your kiln. I'm not exaggerating when I say they are the nicest folks in the kiln business! Parts and Elements Element Resistance - You'll have to give them a call to get the element resistance numbers for your kiln. Make sure you have the model number, voltage, phase, and serial number ready when you call.

Cress Kilns Manuals Wiring Diagrams Parts and Elements Element Resistance- A lot of the wiring diagrams show element resistance numbers on them. For those that don't, you'll have to give Cress a call. They're good people and will be happy to help you. Make sure you have the model number, voltage, phase, and serial number ready when you call.

Evenheat Kilns Manuals Wiring Diagrams Parts and Elements Evenheat doesn't publish element resistance numbers on their web site, so you'll have to give them a call to get that information. They're super nice and very helpful. Once you have the numbers, write them down somewhere! Make sure you have the model number, voltage, phase, and serial number ready when you call.

Paragon Kilns Wiring Diagrams Manuals Parts and Elements Element Resistance- Elements resistance numbers can usually be found on the wiring diagram. Alternatively, you can search for the elements for your kiln in the parts shopping section, and the description will show the Ohms for the element. Paragon's search function works best if you're very precise or not precise at all. For instance, if you search for kiln model 'A88B' in the wiring diagrams, it won't find it the kiln because is listed as 'A-88B'. Without the dash in the model number it's lost. But if you search with the dash or just search '88' it will find it.

Skutt Kilns Wiring Diagrams Manuals Parts Finder Parts Price Lists Helpful Videos - Lots of helpful setup and repair videos. Element Resistance - Click on the specs for your type of kiln The 'Support' section of the Skutt website has everything you could need, from information on how to lay out your studio to repairing your kiln.

I bought some of the cheap thin Chinese shelves about 15 years ago, the ones with the slits in them, and they were junk. They didn't hold up as well as normal thick silicon carbide at cone 10, and continued to warp when I switched to cone 6. I've still got a couple that I use as cover shelves, and the warp is ridiculous. I don't know if they've improved since then, though. Hopefully they have.