chloemmetcalf Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 (edited) I’m debating getting this used kiln but I can’t find any information on it. I’m mainly wondering what is the max cone/how hot it gets and the overall quality of the brand. I have a picture attached of the label as well as the kiln in general. Let me know if you have any info about it!! Just got a picture of the inside!! attached below Edited May 8 by chloemmetcalf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted May 7 Report Share Posted May 7 Photos of the inside would help but my guess is this a glass annealing kiln by the looks of shape and handle on lid.That means its not for ceramics. This brand I think is pretty old-call Alpha Fired Arts in Sac and ask abouit when they went out of business as well as what type og kilns they made. Rae Reich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted May 7 Report Share Posted May 7 Looks more like a glass kiln than a pottery kiln. Like Mark said, photos of the inside would help, as well as the dimensions of the interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloemmetcalf Posted May 7 Author Report Share Posted May 7 3 hours ago, neilestrick said: Looks more like a glass kiln than a pottery kiln. Like Mark said, photos of the inside would help, as well as the dimensions of the interior. Ok, will ask the seller if I can get pictures of the inside! Thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloemmetcalf Posted May 7 Author Report Share Posted May 7 3 hours ago, Mark C. said: Photos of the inside would help but my guess is this a glass annealing kiln by the looks of shape and handle on lid.That means its not for ceramics. This brand I think is pretty old-call Alpha Fired Arts in Sac and ask abouit when they went out of business as well as what type og kilns they made. Thanks for the info! When I met with the seller she said she used to fire her ceramics in it along with a Skutt kiln she had as well. Definitely will ask her more questions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted May 7 Report Share Posted May 7 Maybe a cone 06 low fire kiln .1800 degrees Rae Reich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted May 7 Report Share Posted May 7 10 hours ago, chloemmetcalf said: Thanks for the info! When I met with the seller she said she used to fire her ceramics in it along with a Skutt kiln she had as well. Definitely will ask her more questions! I'd ask her what cone she's fired it to. Rae Reich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloemmetcalf Posted May 8 Author Report Share Posted May 8 9 hours ago, neilestrick said: I'd ask her what cone she's fired it to. I did but she doesn’t remember… She’s an elderly lady and told me she hasn’t used it in years because of her declining health:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloemmetcalf Posted May 8 Author Report Share Posted May 8 (edited) picture of the inside uploaded Edited May 8 by chloemmetcalf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted May 8 Report Share Posted May 8 (edited) Photo did not show up-ok you added it now. looks like a pottery kiln.I'm still guessing cone 06 low fire Edited May 9 by Mark C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted May 8 Report Share Posted May 8 5 hours ago, Mark C. said: Photo did not shop up In first post of the topic, Mark. Looks like been used for pottery re surface of bottom shelf... bisque kiln? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 @chloemmetcalf What are the dimensions of the kiln interior. If we know the volume of the kiln we can compare that and the wattage to other kilns of similar size to get an idea of how hot it will get. Bill Kielb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 On 5/7/2024 at 6:48 AM, chloemmetcalf said: I just saw on IG. a Japanese potter opening a pottery kiln of this shape slbeit it was a ceramic fibre gas kiln so MAYBE some one made kilns of this shape at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 Seems there are many . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kielb Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 Good find! They appear to be out of stock though. But now we know the measurements! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 If that is indeed the same kiln, then at 7.5 cubic feet and 45 amps, it may very well get to cone 9, maybe 10. If it's in good condition and the price is right, it could be a good purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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