I am a stained glass hobbyist who would like to experiment with fusing and/or slumping glass. I have an opportunity to buy one or both of two kilns that a friend's grandmother used for many years to fire bisqueware. I don't know if they are right for glass work and neither of us have a clue as to a fair price. Both are at least 20 years old, but seem to be in good working order.
The larger one measures 29" wide and 37" tall overall. The firing chamber is 23 1/2" by 27". From the labeling, it is an Econo-Kiln by L&L Manufacture, Twin Oaks, PA, model #K230, Ser.# 71973, 9100 watts,
220 volts and 41.7 amps.The smaller one is a Sitter KIiln, manufactured by WP Dawson Inc., 399 Thor Place, Brea, CA. It is labeled as Model K, 240 vac, 50 amps, NI.
My questions are:
Will either or both of these work for fusing and/or slumping glass?
Which would you recommend buying?
What would be a fair price?
Thanks for any guidance you can provide.
Romayne