I broke down finally and bought a new kiln. My L&L Kiln has been amazing for the past ten years, but repairs these past few months were happening all to often for someone who fires a kiln once or twice a week. So I called Sheffield Pottery and bought a brand spanking new L&L (never thought I would see the day that I would buy a computer kiln. I’ll talk more about that in a later post!)
So I live two hours from Sheffield, and figured I’d save money on shipping and just pick it up in my Subaru. Well when I pulled up to the warehouse the guys just looked at me… like your clueless lady, you are not getting that crate in there. Then the words came out of their mouths, “that’s not fitting in there” I said, “well can’ t we unpack it?” ”Sure”, they said. They were up for the challenge. The man who helped me (Bob) was so wonderful, he showed me how to take the computer panel apart, and how to put the wiring back in place for when I got home. It was a great lesson for me… now when the first element burns out I will not be intimidated by a computerized kiln!
We were able to fit the kiln body in one section with the lid, bottom and computer panel towards the front.
When I got home my son Luke took photos of the unloading and setting up. Thanks to Gayle, Terri, and Luke for your help!
oooh baby, nothing better than getting a new kiln
Love your new kiln. I have a skutt 1027 automatic and I love it. Saw your E how on Beaked Pitchers! Very cool and similar to how I make mine but your ice cream cone template was a neat TIP! Thanks For that!
Hi Lucy,
Glad you made it home safe and sound and that you will not be scared of your kiln… I often tell people that they can change their elements themselves but it is a little scary if you haven’t seen your kiln apart… so a great lesson there.
Anyway that was probably Bob (glasses) or Jeff (red hair and glasses) out there at the warehouse who helped and I’m glad you hear you are pleased with your experience so
Cheers!
tim
sheffield
Thanks Tim, It was Bob… I thought that was his name, but didn’t want to write it in a blog if it wasn’t the right name!
It’s so funny I’ve been repairing every part of my electric kilns for 20 years now, from elements to wiring and switches… you think I wouldn’t be intimidated by a computer kiln, but I was… that is until Bob helped me!
Lucy
I hope to fire the new kiln next week… and see what it is like to fire with a computer! Thanks for watching the video’s on E How. Glad you like the ice cream cone trick!
It’s too shiny… kinda like new sneakers.