All kilns ship free! Let's face it, building, running and maintaining a crucible kiln can be expensive. The GM818CR offers an affordable alternative to traditional melters.Smaller kilns ship via UPS Ground and larger kilns ship via truck. For more info click here. If you are in the St. Louis area our staff will DELIVER your kiln! Did you know ALL of our full time staff members are factory trained kiln technicians? We are not just a website, we are a brick and mortar retail store that has been in St. Louis for over 20 years. About the Skutt FireBox8x4 LT KilnControlled Speed - The FireBox 8x4 LT has all the speed of the FireBox 8 but with the precision of the GlassMaster LT Controller.The FireBox8 is the perfect small kiln for glass fusing, precious metal clay, ceramics, enameling, knife making, almost anything that you need to get hot. Beginners to advanced artists will love this kiln. The FireBox 8 plugs into any standard 20 amp household outlet and since its compact in size you can fire almost anywhere. The FireBox 8 has a hinged lid unlinke other kilns of its size so you do not have to worry about where to put the hot lid when you are working in the kiln.The FireBox8x4 LT Furniture Kit Includes:1 - 7" x 7" x 1/2" Thick (Rectangle) Shelf3 - 1" Posts Electrical Specifications - Skutt FireBox8 Phase Voltage Amps Max. Temp. Cu. Ft. Opening Depth Shipping Weight Copper Wire Size Breaker Size NEMA Receptacle Config 1 115 15 2000 .17 8" 4.5" 42 LBS 12 20 5-15 Download a specification sheet for the Skutt FireBox8x4 LT Download the complete Skutt Glass Kiln Color Brochure with Electrical Specs.(PDF 2.1MB) Need technical specs on installing a kiln? Here's the brochrue for you. This covers everything from venting and hvac to flooring and electrical specs. (PDF .5MB) Make the smart choice brochure from Skutt. Skutt is the number one selling kiln in America. Find out why. (PDF .5MB) Brand New ControllerThe FireBox 8×4 LT now has a brand new controller that allows you to fire Glass and Ceramics. It even has built in programs for Precious Metal Clay. Here is what you getGlassFire Mode allows you to write a program simply by choosing your technique and the speed. It’s that easy!ConeFire Mode allows you to fire Ceramics simply by entering the Cone Value, Firing Speed and Hold Time.PMC Mode is even easier. All you enter is the type of Metal Clay you are using and press start.Write your own firing programs with up to 8 Segments using Ramp and Hold. Now you can store up to 5 programs.Adjust temperatures or hold times while the kiln is firing using Add Time or Add Temp or simply select Anneal Now to set your project and begin annealing it. Body lifts Off BaseSometimes when you are assembling a piece you do not want to risk moving it. The FireBox 8 was purposely constructed so the body of the kiln can be easily removed simply by undoing a buckle. This allows you to assemble your piece right on the shelf as it sits in the kiln and then place the body of the kiln back over it. Voila! No moving! Lid Opens Over 90 DegreesWhy is this important you ask? We are glad you did. When the lid can open past 90 degrees it will not be in your way when you go to load your shelf. That’s it! Plugs Into Household VoltageNothing against electricians, but who really enjoys paying to have their house rewired. With the FireBox 14 you take it out of the box, plug it into any spare 120V outlet you have in the house and you are ready to start fusing. Okay, it does need to be a grounded outlet. The ThermocoupleThin-walled inconel cover equals faster reaction time and higher accuracy.Easy and quick to replace.GM818, GM1018. and GM1227 all come with Zone Control. Since these kilns are designed to fire on multiple levels we place a thermocouple in each section to keep the temperature uniform from top to bottom. The WarrantyUnlike most warranties, Skutts covers Parts AND Labor.Never Pro-Rated.Serviced by the most extensive, knowledgeable and talented distributor network in the industry.Backed by a company whose mission statement is “We help you make great things”. When your kiln is down, you can’t make great things. And So Much More!When you are buying a kiln, you are not just buying the equipment, you are also buying the service that comes before and after the sale. From the moment Skutt cuts that first brick to the day you open the box, to the day you are ready to retire it, Skutt's reputation is on the line and we take that very seriously.