Front Loading Kilns

Front Loading Kilns For Sale

Load at waist height instead of bending over a lid — front loading kilns make handling large or heavy ware easier on your back and your work. Studio and production sizes from Evenheat, Olympic and Cress.

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Hot Shot Heat Treating Oven HS-1200C

From $ 2,465.10 $ 2,739.00

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Hot Shot Knife Maker's Kiln HS-24K

From $ 2,952.00 $ 3,280.00

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Hot Shot Knife Oven HS-1200K

From $ 2,465.10 $ 2,739.00

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Hot Shot Tempering Oven HS-360T

$ 1,287.90 $ 1,431.00

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Olympic Kiln - FL53E

$ 26,964.00 $ 29,960.00

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Olympic Kiln - FL42E Car

$ 30,582.00 $ 33,980.00

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Olympic Kiln - FL42E

$ 24,471.00 $ 27,190.00

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Olympic Kiln - FL36E Car

$ 27,828.00 $ 30,920.00

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Olympic Kiln - FL36E

$ 22,261.50 $ 24,735.00

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Olympic Kiln - FL31E

$ 19,201.50 $ 21,335.00

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Olympic Kiln - FL27E Car

$ 20,884.50 $ 23,205.00

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Olympic Kiln - FL27E

$ 16,713.00 $ 18,570.00

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Olympic Kiln - FL24E Car

$ 18,570.00 $ 20,790.00

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Olympic Kiln - FL24E

$ 14,971.50 $ 16,635.00

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Olympic Kiln - FL17E Car

$ 12,410.00 $ 15,465.00

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Olympic Kiln - FL17E

$ 11,169.00 $ 12,410.00

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Olympic Kiln - FL12E Car

$ 11,272.50 $ 12,525.00

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Olympic Kiln - FL10E Car

$ 11,002.50 $ 12,225.00

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Olympic Kiln - FL5.5E

$ 7,227.00 $ 8,030.00

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Olympic Kiln - 149FLE

$ 1,784.00 $ 2,230.00

Front Loading Kiln FAQs

Front loading vs top loading — which is better?

Front loaders win on ergonomics: you load at waist height, which matters for heavy pieces, frequent firing, and anyone tired of bending over a lid. Top loaders are typically cheaper for the same volume. Production studios and schools usually go front loading.

Do front loading kilns fire differently?

No — same temperatures, same control, same results. The difference is access and footprint: the vertical door design fits tighter spaces and makes shelf-by-shelf loading easier.

What sizes are available?

From compact studio models to production units — see our large kilns for the biggest chambers.

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