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Olympic Kilns 309GFE Glass Firing Kiln

Save $860.00
Original Price $4,300.00
Current Price $3,440.00

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Master Large Glass Projects with the Olympic 309GFE: Built for Big Ideas and Unique Shapes

The Olympic Kilns 309GFE is engineered to meet the demands of glass artists who work on large or unusually shaped pieces. With its expansive firing chamber measuring 42″ wide by 30″ front-to-back by 9” deep, this oval kiln is designed to handle oversized glass fusing, forming, and heat-treating projects that don’t fit in standard cylindrical or square kilns. Whether you're creating intricate designs or working on large-scale projects, the 309GFE provides the space and flexibility you need to achieve outstanding results.

Advanced Heating Control for Consistent Quality

The 309GFE is equipped with heating elements in both the lid and body of the kiln, ensuring even and precise heat distribution. The lid element delivers the focused radiant heat required during the fusing stage, while the body elements manage the ramping up, down, and annealing processes. An infinite switch gives you full control over the intensity of the lid element, allowing you to adjust the heat to suit the specific requirements of each project. This flexibility ensures that your glasswork is heated uniformly, minimizing the risk of defects and maximizing the quality of your results.

Built for Durability and Ease of Use

Designed with a durable stainless-steel jacket and supported by an 18″ tall metal stand, the 309GFE is built to last and is easy to use in any studio environment. The Bartlett Instruments 3 Key electronic controller offers straightforward, precise control over your firing schedules, with easy-to-use scroll functions for ramp-hold programming. The kiln also includes a pilot light for safety, peephole plugs for monitoring progress, and a detailed instruction manual to guide you through every aspect of its operation.

Customizable Options for Enhanced Performance

The 309GFE offers a range of optional upgrades to enhance its performance and tailor it to your specific needs. You can upgrade to the Genesis touchscreen controller or the 12-key digital KilnStar controller for more advanced programming capabilities. Additional options such as a bead door, quartz glass viewing window, lid element in quartz rods, and an automatic lid shutoff provide even greater control and customization for your unique studio requirements.

Optimize Your Kiln with Tailored Furniture Kits

Complete your kiln setup with a furniture kit designed to support your specific firing needs. The 309GFE furniture kit includes two layers of shelving for stacking ware, along with assorted square posts and ceramic paper to ensure that your glass pieces are evenly supported and heated throughout the firing process. Choose the standard kit or build your own to create the ideal setup for your projects.

The Olympic Kilns 309GFE is perfect for complex, large-scale glass project. It's an essential tool for glass artists who demand precision, flexibility, and reliability in their work. With its advanced features, spacious design, and customizable options, this kiln empowers you to create with confidence, no matter how large or complex your project may be. Elevate your glass artistry and explore new creative possibilities with the 309GFE at the heart of your studio.

  • Model: 309GFE
  • Lid Lift Assist: Yes, standard
  • Inside Chamber Dimensions: 42"W x 30"D x 9"H
  • Cubic Feet: 5.5
  • Outside Dimensions with Stand or Frame: 55"W x 53"D x 39"H
  • Brick Thickness: 3"
  • Maximum Temperature: 1700°F/927°C
  • Est Ship Weight: 460 lbs
  • Voltage options: 208 volts and 240 volts, both with 1-phase wiring
  • Amperage: 46 amps with 208 volt option. 40 amps with 240 volt option.
  • Watts: 9,600
  • Breaker: 60 amp required with 208 volt option. 50 amp with 240 volt option.
  • Plug Configuration: NEMA 6-50
  • Copper Wire Size: #6, #4 if the circuit is longer than 40 ft

The furniture kit includes:

  • 2 each – 30 oval full shelves 26″ x 39″ x 1″
  • 10 each – 2, 5, and 7-inch large square posts
  • 1 lb bag of kiln wash
  • 10 square ft. of ceramic paper

Estimated order-to-ship lead time is approximately 12-15 weeks for Olympic Kilns.

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Master Large Glass Projects with the Olympic 309GFE: Built for Big Ideas and Unique Shapes

The Olympic Kilns 309GFE is engineered to meet the demands of glass artists who work on large or unusually shaped pieces. With its expansive firing chamber measuring 42″ wide by 30″ front-to-back by 9” deep, this oval kiln is designed to handle oversized glass fusing, forming, and heat-treating projects that don’t fit in standard cylindrical or square kilns. Whether you're creating intricate designs or working on large-scale projects, the 309GFE provides the space and flexibility you need to achieve outstanding results.

Advanced Heating Control for Consistent Quality

The 309GFE is equipped with heating elements in both the lid and body of the kiln, ensuring even and precise heat distribution. The lid element delivers the focused radiant heat required during the fusing stage, while the body elements manage the ramping up, down, and annealing processes. An infinite switch gives you full control over the intensity of the lid element, allowing you to adjust the heat to suit the specific requirements of each project. This flexibility ensures that your glasswork is heated uniformly, minimizing the risk of defects and maximizing the quality of your results.

Built for Durability and Ease of Use

Designed with a durable stainless-steel jacket and supported by an 18″ tall metal stand, the 309GFE is built to last and is easy to use in any studio environment. The Bartlett Instruments 3 Key electronic controller offers straightforward, precise control over your firing schedules, with easy-to-use scroll functions for ramp-hold programming. The kiln also includes a pilot light for safety, peephole plugs for monitoring progress, and a detailed instruction manual to guide you through every aspect of its operation.

Customizable Options for Enhanced Performance

The 309GFE offers a range of optional upgrades to enhance its performance and tailor it to your specific needs. You can upgrade to the Genesis touchscreen controller or the 12-key digital KilnStar controller for more advanced programming capabilities. Additional options such as a bead door, quartz glass viewing window, lid element in quartz rods, and an automatic lid shutoff provide even greater control and customization for your unique studio requirements.

Optimize Your Kiln with Tailored Furniture Kits

Complete your kiln setup with a furniture kit designed to support your specific firing needs. The 309GFE furniture kit includes two layers of shelving for stacking ware, along with assorted square posts and ceramic paper to ensure that your glass pieces are evenly supported and heated throughout the firing process. Choose the standard kit or build your own to create the ideal setup for your projects.

The Olympic Kilns 309GFE is perfect for complex, large-scale glass project. It's an essential tool for glass artists who demand precision, flexibility, and reliability in their work. With its advanced features, spacious design, and customizable options, this kiln empowers you to create with confidence, no matter how large or complex your project may be. Elevate your glass artistry and explore new creative possibilities with the 309GFE at the heart of your studio.

  • Model: 309GFE
  • Lid Lift Assist: Yes, standard
  • Inside Chamber Dimensions: 42"W x 30"D x 9"H
  • Cubic Feet: 5.5
  • Outside Dimensions with Stand or Frame: 55"W x 53"D x 39"H
  • Brick Thickness: 3"
  • Maximum Temperature: 1700°F/927°C
  • Est Ship Weight: 460 lbs
  • Voltage options: 208 volts and 240 volts, both with 1-phase wiring
  • Amperage: 46 amps with 208 volt option. 40 amps with 240 volt option.
  • Watts: 9,600
  • Breaker: 60 amp required with 208 volt option. 50 amp with 240 volt option.
  • Plug Configuration: NEMA 6-50
  • Copper Wire Size: #6, #4 if the circuit is longer than 40 ft

The furniture kit includes:

  • 2 each – 30 oval full shelves 26″ x 39″ x 1″
  • 10 each – 2, 5, and 7-inch large square posts
  • 1 lb bag of kiln wash
  • 10 square ft. of ceramic paper

Estimated order-to-ship lead time is approximately 12-15 weeks for Olympic Kilns.

Pottery Pulse ships orders FREE to customers within the lower 48 contiguous United States (including the District of Columbia).

We don't want to mess around with fine print and extra charges, we
like things to be simple and easy.

Free is pretty easy.

We get it. You've got a lot of choices when it comes to online retailers. Here's why we think you should shop with us at Pottery Pulse.

  • Price Match Guarantee. Best prices online guaranteed.
  • 30 Day Easy Returns. Changed your mind? We'll take it back no questions asked.
  • Super amazing service. Great service isn't enough these days, is it? We pride ourselves on the best service, anywhere.

If this specific product has already been reviewed, you will find it below all the product information tabs, and above the "You may also like..." section.

If it has not, you can still find all reviews left from Pottery Pulse customers at this Reviews page on our site. Please click that link and read what other customers are saying as you consider whether or not to provide your business to Pottery Pulse.

We are confident we sell outstanding products from outstanding manufacturers, and that we'll top the best customer experience you can find anywhere. We are devoted to our customers because we simply are out of business without them.

Simply put, you could say that makes you the center of our universe.