Evenheat Vs. Sugarcreek

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Title says it all -- what are the main differences, advantages, or disadvantages of each from those of you in the know.

Thanks in advance -- :)
 
Burchtree said:
Title says it all -- what are the main differences, advantages, or disadvantages of each from those of you in the know.

Thanks in advance -- :)
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What... no Paragon entered into the equation, Mike? :)

I bought the Paragon KM-14D. Its sweet. The Evenheat would have been my second choice, and were I to have the chance to buy another oven, I may decide that Evenheat is the way to go. I chose the Paragon over Evenheat for two reasons. First, I like the way the Paragon door flops down towards you, giving you teh opportunity to have a bit of a shelf for safety should you drop what you are putting in there. Secondly, I liked the keypad better. I think the Paragon offers more flexibility. The only thing I don't like about it is the way the alarm operates, but I can deal with that.
 
MICHAEL, I don't know anything about sugar creek, but I sure like my even heat. If you would go even heat, contact Tim Zowada, he'll beat every one elses prices. Good guy to deal with.

Bill
 
B . Buxton said:
MICHAEL, I don't know anything about sugar creek, but I sure like my even heat. If you would go even heat, contact Tim Zowada, he'll beat every one elses prices. Good guy to deal with.

Bill
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When I can scratch up the $3500, he'll be the guy I'll go to for salt-pot kilns. ;)
 
Hi Michael, I just bought a 24'' Sugar Creek Kiln a couple of months ago and I like it, the price was right also. I bought it with the manual control and it worked pretty good but I had to watch it and keep adjusting the temp, I think it was $545. I called and ordered a digital controller right after and it was $200. Works flawless and for $745 not a bad deal. I think there's not much difference in the two kilns but a Paragon is likely the best and I will get one in the future. It was good to see you in St.Louis, wish we could have visited more.

Don Hanson lll
 
I've got an Evenheat, but couldn't tell ya much bout it, since it's still in the box(for the last 3 years).
 
Danbo said:
I've got an Evenheat, but couldn't tell ya much bout it, since it's still in the box(for the last 3 years).
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GoOd GAwD! Put the thing in commission, Danbo! :eek:
 
jhiggins said:
GoOd GAwD! Put the thing in commission, Danbo! :eek:
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Been wanting to, but that would involve actually cleaning my garage and making a nice spot for it. ;)
 
I have use of a Evenheat in my shop. My friend Larry decided to buy one, but I don't think he wanted his wife to know about the purchase, because he asked if he could "store" it in my shop, and that I could use it. I said "absolutely Larry, you may store the brand new Evenheat in my shop, let's save that marriage!".
In a nutshell, the Evenheat is the only rig I'm familiar with Michael. I've heard good things about the Paragon to, I think Fitz has one and likes it. That's the route I was thinking about going (Paragon), based on his input, until the Evenheat got dumped on me (but I think I'll be able to live with it). Having said that, if he divorces, and takes his kiln home, I'll be looking very strongly at the SugarCreek also. If it's good enough for Don....
 
been using a Paragon for 16-17 years now. Fine piece of equipment. Never let me down and predictable repeatability. Thanks M. Lovett
 
<gloat warning>

I picked up mine for $50 on ebay. (about $150 bucks in shipping and $30 for a new thermocoupler). It's one UGLY piece of equipment. Which is good cause it sits in the barn.

<gloat off>

Steve
 
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