KathyK,
Check out this link. It talks about the kiln you are inquiring about. The coil is not enclosed, but at the top. I don't know if this would be a problem. I have one in the top on my big kiln I can't use yet :-(, but I don't think it's a problem either.
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Howdy all,
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> I'm back from my PMC class at wildacres- it was wonderful!!!! I also got an
> intro to wirework!
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> So between lampwork and PMC I'm now looking for a kiln. I know Paragon has
> a new one - the SO676-3. Does anyone here have this kiln? If so, what do
> you think of it? It can be used for annealing, PMC, and fusing. >
> Ok off to read (haha) 2203 messages!!!!
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> more later - including pictures :)
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> Kathy K
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