This kiln really does have it all! It has everything its "older cousin" the 186GFE has, but now with the new Clam Shell configuration you get more flexibility to comb, build right on the shelf, and you can load it so much easier! It's really the best of both worlds! Two thumbs up on this one!!! It's big enough to slump a couple of wine bottles but ready to fire platters, candle bridges, big bowls and more. We cast in ours, we also do screen melts in this kiln all the time.
The shelf is 16" square so it fits nine 4" square plates at once. This kiln requires a dedicated circuit, but still works on 120 volts. A toggle switch on the controller allows you to use your lid element or your side elements only, or you can switch on the fly from fusing with the lid coil to annealing with the side coils. We highly recommend this kiln. It's strong, does a great job, and it's extremely flexible. No bead/punty door on this one....sorry!
