Pottery
L&L School Master Kiln
L&L School Master Kiln
Kiln
This tool is restricted to Makerspace Members, and requires a training before use. Request a training on Slack: #class-requests
| Model No | SM23T-240 |
| Date Purchased | — |
| Status | Operational |
| Link To Manual | School-Master series (L&L) |
| Link to product page | L&L SM23T-3 School Kiln |
Description
The L&L School Master SM23T-240 is an electric top-loading kiln for bisque and glaze firing in the pottery area. It is in the same School-Master family as the SM23T-3-A. Kiln training is required; follow posted firing schedules and loading rules.
Specifications
| Line | L&L School-Master (K-12 / studio) |
| Volume | ~6.7 cu ft (SM23T-3 reference) |
| Inside size | 22.3 in dia × 27 in high (SM23T-3) |
| Brick | 3 in K23 firebrick |
| Max temp (rated) | Cone 1, 2080 °F (1140 °C) recommended for school use |
| Voltage | 208–240 V (single- or three-phase configs exist) |
| Control | Genesis Mini touchscreen (+ Wi‑Fi monitoring on current models) |
| Warranty | Five-year limited (School-Master, per L&L) |
Additional Resources
Shimpo VL-Lite Pottery Wheel
Shimpo VL-Lite Pottery Wheel
Pottery Wheel
This tool is restricted to Makerspace Members, and requires a training before use. Request a training on Slack: #class-requests
| Model No | VL-Lite |
| Date Purchased | — |
| Status | Operational |
| Link To Manual | Shimpo support |
| Link to product page | Shimpo VL-Lite |
Description
The Shimpo VL-Lite is a compact electric pottery wheel for throwing on the wheel head. Clean the wheel and floor after use; reclaim clay per shop policy.
Specifications
| Type | Tabletop electric wheel |
| Wheel head | Removable bat pins (standard Shimpo layout) |
| Control | Foot pedal speed control |
| Use | Throwing cups, bowls, and small–medium forms |
Add nameplate amps, RPM range, and wheel head diameter when documented on site.