Changes

== Background ==

== Background ==

As we grow the small metal area we want to encourage more group activities which require more space in order to accommodate everyone’s ceramic parts. Our current method of piecemeal firings is slow and creates long queue times which is detrimental to people learning the craft. The kilns we have are older, inefficient and limited in size and capacity. In the recent past we’ve had parts fail in the kiln and issues with our temperature control. A larger professional grade kiln would increase the ability of members to do larger projects, encourage members to take part, and draw more members to the space. Larger kilns are also typically front loading which is safer and easier to use compared to our current top loaders.

 

As we grow the small metal area we want to encourage more group activities which require more space in order to accommodate everyone’s ceramic parts. Our current method of piecemeal firings is slow and creates long queue times which is detrimental to people learning the craft. The kilns we have are older, inefficient and limited in size and capacity. In the recent past we’ve had parts fail in the kiln and issues with our temperature control. A larger professional grade kiln would increase the ability of members to do larger projects, encourage members to take part, and draw more members to the space. Larger kilns are also typically front loading which is safer and easier to use compared to our current top loaders.

Brand new kilns are very expensive. The opportunity to purchase a used kiln has presented itself. The model that is for sale is an L & L EL2436 for $4900 . The price for a new one is $23,840 (before tax). This kiln would be much larger (2’ x 2’ x 3’ of internal space), more dependable, allow for better temperature control, and fire to hotter temperatures regularly (2350F, cone 10 in ceramics).

Brand new kilns are very expensive. The opportunity to purchase a used kiln has presented itself. The model that is for sale is an L & L EL2436 for $4900 . The price for a new one is $23,840 (before tax). This kiln would be much larger (2’ x 2’ x 3’ of internal space), more dependable, allow for better temperature control, and fire to hotter temperatures regularly (2350F, cone 10 in ceramics).