[Jewelry making - Article 00371] - Re: [Orchid] Choosing the right kiln

[Dinah Taylor]

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    Hi all, A friend of mine in CA and I both ordered and paid for kilns
    made up specifically for glass.  I ordered and paid for mine in
    August of 2003.  Finally in May of 2004 I received mine, after many
    emails and letters and calls.  My friend paid and ordered hers 6
    months ago, with still no kiln, and little response from the
    designer of the kiln.  The kilns are made up according to the
    designers specs, and are beautifully made, but the communication
    between the designer and the manufacturer and the client is nil. 
    Not the manufacturers fault, except maybe they should rethink
    working with these people.  Something not right about taking almost
    a thousand dollars and then having the client wait for 9 months with
    little service. 

    I would be cautious about buying second hand when it involves
    something as critical as a kiln-producing intense heat, wiring for
    same etc. There may be nothing wrong with buying second hand, I would
    just want to make certain that the item is in excellent operating
    condition, and wired correctly with the proper gauge wires. Caveat
    Emptor. 

    If anyone wants to know the name of the manufacturer or designer of
    the glass kiln, email me privately. This has happened to more than
    just the two of us. 

Cheers! Dinah.

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