I'm ready to purchase my first kiln and I've only ever seen an Arrow Springs kiln IRL, which I liked. But, I don't want to spend more than ~$650 and that won't get me one with a controller.
Searching, I've found no opinions on either the Aim CR 413 or 420, they may be newer models since they are not on the Aim site.
They are firebrick with fiberboard doors, quartz encased elements in the sides, and a Bartlett controller, 1800 watts. They are both 9" deep and
4.5" tall, bead doors are doubles and give full access to the inside. The 420 is 20" wide and 1400 deg. max and the 413 is 13" wide and 1800 deg. max. The cost difference is insignificant.Should I stick to the smaller/hotter kiln just in case I might be interested in PMC or fusing in the future? Does the wider kiln seem wasteful if I don't utilize all that space as a beginner?
I'm trying to buy just once on such a big/heavy item! Thanks for any wisdom from the pros! jo