# Pottery

# L&L School Master Kiln

## L&L School Master Kiln

##### Kiln

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<p class="callout danger">This tool is restricted to Makerspace Members, and requires a training before use. Request a training on Slack: #class-requests</p>

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-model-nosm23t-240-da" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 43.6905%;"><colgroup><col style="width: 43.9779%;"></col><col style="width: 56.0221%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Model No</td><td>SM23T-240</td></tr><tr><td>Date Purchased</td><td>—</td></tr><tr><td>Status</td><td>Operational</td></tr><tr><td>Link To Manual</td><td>[School-Master series (L&amp;L)](https://hotkilns.com/kiln-series/school-master-kilns)</td></tr><tr><td>Link to product page</td><td>[L&amp;L SM23T-3 School Kiln](https://hotkilns.com/kilns/sm23t-3-school-kiln)</td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### Description

The L&amp;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](https://hotkilns.com/kilns/sm23t-3-school-kiln). Kiln training is required; follow posted firing schedules and loading rules.

#### Specifications

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-linel%26l-school-maste" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 65%;"><tbody><tr><td>**Line**</td><td>L&amp;L School-Master (K-12 / studio)</td></tr><tr><td>**Volume**</td><td>~6.7 cu ft (SM23T-3 reference)</td></tr><tr><td>**Inside size**</td><td>22.3 in dia × 27 in high (SM23T-3)</td></tr><tr><td>**Brick**</td><td>3 in K23 firebrick</td></tr><tr><td>**Max temp (rated)**</td><td>Cone 1, 2080 °F (1140 °C) recommended for school use</td></tr><tr><td>**Voltage**</td><td>208–240 V (single- or three-phase configs exist)</td></tr><tr><td>**Control**</td><td>Genesis Mini touchscreen (+ Wi‑Fi monitoring on current models)</td></tr><tr><td>**Warranty**</td><td>Five-year limited (School-Master, per L&amp;L)</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Additional Resources

- [SM23T-3 product page](https://hotkilns.com/kilns/sm23t-3-school-kiln)

# Shimpo VL-Lite Pottery Wheel

## Shimpo VL-Lite Pottery Wheel

##### Pottery Wheel

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<p class="callout danger">This tool is restricted to Makerspace Members, and requires a training before use. Request a training on Slack: #class-requests</p>

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-model-novl-lite-date" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 43.6905%;"><colgroup><col style="width: 43.9779%;"></col><col style="width: 56.0221%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Model No</td><td>VL-Lite</td></tr><tr><td>Date Purchased</td><td>—</td></tr><tr><td>Status</td><td>Operational</td></tr><tr><td>Link To Manual</td><td>[Shimpo support](https://www.shimpoamericas.com/support/)</td></tr><tr><td>Link to product page</td><td>[Shimpo VL-Lite](https://www.shimpoamericas.com/product/vl-lite/)</td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### 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

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-typetabletop-electri" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 65%;"><tbody><tr><td>**Type**</td><td>Tabletop electric wheel</td></tr><tr><td>**Wheel head**</td><td>Removable bat pins (standard Shimpo layout)</td></tr><tr><td>**Control**</td><td>Foot pedal speed control</td></tr><tr><td>**Use**</td><td>Throwing cups, bowls, and small–medium forms</td></tr></tbody></table>

*Add nameplate amps, RPM range, and wheel head diameter when documented on site.*

#### Additional Resources

- [VL-Lite product page](https://www.shimpoamericas.com/product/vl-lite/)