looking for kiln

Hi Sonya

It would be helpful to know what type of kiln you are looking for, as well as what part of the world you are in.

Pete

Thanks Pete,

Gee Whiz! North Carolina? How far are you from Seagrove? If it's not too far I would go and poke around a few of the many potter's shops there, and see if you can get any leads. There are many, many potters an that area.

Pete (who has a Sister in Charlotte)

Thanks Pete, it always astounds me when people post questions like this. I guess they forget that the internet is truely international. :o) Annemarie in New Zealand.

Another possibility would be to call up Olympic kilns and see if they have any customer returns or display models. I got one from them that is brand new but is supposed to be a return. I saved about $500. They are in North Georgia near Lake Lanier.

Take a vacation and go pick up a kiln at the same time. PS: Don't worry about comments like the fools above wrote.

Tom "

we get a weekly newspaper (free) for the area called the "pennysaver".

i see electric kilns in there every 4 to 6 weeks. typically $250 to $300. usually Cress or Duncan, the 24" sizes.

your area may have one of these comunity papers as well.

see ya

steve

tjnamtiw wrote:

Nah Russel had it right. I DO feel insulted when Americans assume that they are the only country in the world. I mean it really irritates the hell out of me. Usually I ignore it, or I am more polite, but sorry Sonya you copped it for quite a few people, and yeah I knew you would read it.

OK we are all citizens of the World and we should remember that and we should stay polite, so sorry Sonya, go Russell :o)

Annemarie in New Zealand

I did apologise to Sonya, unfortunately she copped it for all the people who had done it before. It does still irritate a bit and yes I have to admit I am a bit prejudice against American (we are the only people) attitude and American politics, but not individuals and it was unfair being mean to Sonya, though I would ask that people remember that this group is world wide. I think my record on this ng for being usually helpful and tolerant should forgive my few sins. :o) Talking about international :o) Lee are you really in Japan and your daughter in Onga Onga. I know Onga well. I grew up in Central Hawkes Bay in Omakere and we had more land at Wakarara, mean anything to you? My brother is still in Omakere and my mother now lives in Waipawa. It truely is a small world. A

Love the quote :o)

The book looks interesting, I will look out for it. My husband would be interested too. Loved the site I have saved it to look at when I have time to spare. Beautiful pottery. My IT son is meant to be making a website of my work, one day. Its like the plumber with the dripping tap. A

Can't believe some of the stuff I'm reading on this site. I think people are forgetting how to spell the word 'pottery'. I am a Brit and I welcome all the stuff from you Yank pottery enthusiasts. I have learnt so much. Had a lot of contact from some great people who have personally emailed me to solve a problem. I too, used to 'post', forgetting to mention where I was - so what ? Usually some Yank would politely say 'where are you Roz'.

Anyhow, sweetheart, put an add in your local paper, in the 'wanted' column. You will be amazed at how many kilns/wheels etc. are lurking at the back of someones garage. Problem with Ebay is, the desired item, is usually about

500 miles away and its always 'buyer to collect'. Just stick wanted ads, where ever you can and I am sure something will turn up.

Granny

I was able to get a very good deal on a kiln on ebay. The bad part was the shipping, but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Shipping has to be very high on a kiln. But some people insist on you picking them up because they don't want to deal with shipping. That saved my neck. The seller was out in the boonies an hour from San Diego, about 2

1/2 hours from my house. I got the kiln for less than $400.00 because very few pe> S>