{"product_id":"cress-lid-and-body-hardware","title":"Cress Lid and Body Hardware","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.e{font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;color:#111;line-height:1.6;width:100%;display:block}.e *{box-sizing:border-box}.e-k{font-size:.72em;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#FF8C42;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:12px;display:block}.e-lead{font-size:.97em;color:#444;line-height:1.9;display:block;padding-bottom:28px;margin-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #111}.e-sh{font-size:.66em;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#aaa;font-weight:700;display:flex!important;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding-top:44px;padding-bottom:14px;margin-bottom:20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8}.e-sh:before{content:'';width:18px;height:2px;background:#FF8C42;flex-shrink:0;display:block}.e-t{border:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}.e-r{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:2.2fr .7fr 1.1fr;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8}.e-r:last-child{border-bottom:none}.e-r:nth-child(even){background:#f9f9f9}.e-hd{background:#111!important}.e-hd .e-c{color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:.7em;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase}.e-c{font-size:.82em;color:#111;padding:11px 15px;border-right:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}.e-c:last-child{border-right:none}.e-m{font-weight:600;display:block}.e-n{font-size:.79em;color:#666;display:block;margin-top:4px;line-height:1.55}.e-g{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;border:1px solid #e8e8e8}.e-cell{padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;border-right:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}.e-cell:nth-child(even){border-right:none}.e-cell:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:none}.e-cn{font-size:.9em;font-weight:600;color:#111;margin-bottom:6px;display:block}.e-cd{font-size:.82em;color:#666;line-height:1.7;display:block}.e-s{border:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}.e-sr{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:200px 1fr;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8}.e-sr:last-child{border-bottom:none}.e-sr:nth-child(even){background:#f9f9f9}.e-sk{font-size:.82em;font-weight:600;color:#555;padding:12px 16px;border-right:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}.e-sv{font-size:.82em;color:#111;padding:12px 16px;display:block}.e-warn{padding:16px 20px;border-left:3px solid #FF8C42;background:#fffaf5;font-size:.83em;color:#555;line-height:1.7;display:block;margin-top:18px}.e-f{padding:20px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}.e-f:last-child{border-bottom:none}.e-q{font-size:.88em;font-weight:700;color:#111;margin-bottom:8px;display:block}.e-a{font-size:.84em;color:#555;line-height:1.8;display:block}.e-cta{background:#f5f0eb;border:1px solid #e0d5c8;border-left:3px solid #FF8C42;padding:26px 30px;margin-top:46px;display:flex!important;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:22px}.e-ct{font-size:.97em;font-weight:700;color:#111;display:block;margin-bottom:6px}.e-cs{font-size:.84em;color:#555;line-height:1.65;display:block}.e-cl{font-size:.72em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#FF8C42;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap;flex-shrink:0;border:1px solid #FF8C42;padding:10px 16px;display:inline-block}@media(max-width:640px){.e-r{grid-template-columns:1fr}.e-c{border-right:none}.e-g,.e-sr{grid-template-columns:1fr}.e-cell{border-right:none}.e-sk{border-right:none}.e-cta{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"e\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-k\"\u003eCress · Parts · Hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-lead\"\u003eThe metal hardware on the outside of a Cress kiln: the lid hinge, the gravity-lock lid brace that holds the lid open safely, the chrome lid handle, the two-position venting prop for the early part of a firing, and the peephole plug. None of it is glamorous and all of it is what makes the kiln safe and pleasant to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"e-sh\"\u003eParts and prices\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-t\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-r e-hd\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003ePart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eCress part no.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-r\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-m\"\u003eLid hinge assembly — specify kiln model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-n\"\u003eCress prints HINGE ASSEMBLY (SPECIFY MODEL OF KILN). Add your model in the order notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e$76.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eHHA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-r\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-m\"\u003eGravity-lock lid brace — specify kiln model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-n\"\u003eCress prints LID BRACE, GRAVITY LOCK (SPECIFY MODEL OF KILN). Add your model in the order notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e$84.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eHLBGL\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-r\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-m\"\u003eLid handle, chrome plated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-n\"\u003eCress: HANDLE, CHROME PLATED.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e$12.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eHHC\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-r\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-m\"\u003eLid venting prop — two piece, two position\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-n\"\u003eCress: TWO PIECE TWO POSITION LID VENTING PROP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e$23.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eHLP\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-r\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-m\"\u003ePeephole plug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-n\"\u003eCress: PEEPHOLE PLUG.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003e$8.50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-c\"\u003eKPPP\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-warn\"\u003eCress builds the hinge assembly and the gravity-lock brace per kiln model and prints “specify model of kiln” against both. Add your model in the order notes at checkout, or send it to us and we will confirm the part before you pay.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-sh\"\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-g\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-cn\"\u003eOne part per unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-cd\"\u003eThe part you select, supplied individually.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-cn\"\u003eTwo parts need your model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-cd\"\u003eThe hinge assembly and the gravity-lock lid brace are built per model. Add the model in the order notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-cn\"\u003eNothing else\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-cd\"\u003eNo fasteners unless the assembly includes them. Tell us what the repair involves and we will make sure nothing is missing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-cn\"\u003eFit confirmed before shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-cd\"\u003eSend us the model and serial number and we will confirm the part against your kiln first.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-sh\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-s\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-sk\"\u003ePart type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-sv\"\u003eLid and body hardware, genuine Cress\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-sk\"\u003eBuilt per model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-sv\"\u003eLid hinge assembly and gravity-lock lid brace\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-sk\"\u003eVenting prop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-sv\"\u003eTwo piece, two position\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-sk\"\u003eParts on this page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-sv\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-sk\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-sv\"\u003eSold individually\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-sk\"\u003eSupplied by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-sv\"\u003eCress Manufacturing, Carson City, Nevada\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-sh\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-f\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-q\"\u003eWhy do the hinge and brace need my kiln model?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-a\"\u003eBecause Cress makes them to fit the body, and the geometry differs between models. Cress prints “specify model of kiln” on both lines of their own parts list. Give us the model and we will get the right one.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-f\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-q\"\u003eWhat does the gravity-lock brace do?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-a\"\u003eIt holds the lid open and locks under its own weight, so the lid cannot fall while you are loading. If yours is bent or the lock no longer catches, replace it — a kiln lid is heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-f\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-q\"\u003eDo I need the venting prop?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-a\"\u003eIt is how you hold the lid cracked open through the early part of a firing to let moisture and organics out. If you are venting by balancing the lid on something, this is the part you want.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-f\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-q\"\u003eHow do I know this is the right part for my kiln?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-a\"\u003eSend us the model and serial number off the kiln's data plate, at \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@peachstatepottery.com\"\u003esales@peachstatepottery.com\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"tel:+14702643563\"\u003e(470) 264-3563\u003c\/a\u003e. Cress built kilns for decades and their part lists use a shorthand that does not always map cleanly onto a model name, so we check it by hand rather than letting you guess.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-f\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-q\"\u003eAre these genuine Cress parts?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-a\"\u003eYes. We are an authorized Cress dealer and everything here is ordered from Cress in Carson City, Nevada, against their current parts list.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-f\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-q\"\u003eWhat if Cress no longer makes the part I need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-a\"\u003eTell us the part anyway. Cress is still manufacturing, and where a part has been superseded they usually have a current equivalent — we would rather find it for you than let you buy the wrong thing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"e-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"e-ct\"\u003eSend us your model and serial number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e-cs\"\u003eCress part lists use a shorthand that does not always map onto a model name, and several parts are built per kiln. Read the model and serial off the data plate, send it over, and we will confirm the right part before you pay.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/peachstatepottery.com\/pages\/contact-us\" class=\"e-cl\"\u003eTalk to an expert →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine Cress parts from an authorized dealer. Not sure which part you need? Call or text \u003ca href=\"tel:+14702643563\"\u003e(470) 264-3563\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@peachstatepottery.com\"\u003esales@peachstatepottery.com\u003c\/a\u003e with your model and serial number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cress","offers":[{"title":"Lid hinge assembly — specify kiln model","offer_id":49739768365211,"sku":"CRS-HHA","price":76.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gravity-lock lid brace — specify kiln model","offer_id":49739768397979,"sku":"CRS-HLBGL","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lid handle, chrome plated","offer_id":49739768430747,"sku":"CRS-HHC","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lid venting prop — two piece, two position","offer_id":49739768463515,"sku":"CRS-HLP","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Peephole plug","offer_id":49739768496283,"sku":"CRS-KPPP","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7160\/9243\/files\/HHA-GPG_8ced5895-d16c-4cae-b0e0-d3f91df99160.jpg?v=1791315218","url":"https:\/\/peachstatepottery.com\/products\/cress-lid-and-body-hardware","provider":"Peach State Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}