Meet the R5 Middle Ridge Handheld Clay Extruder, one of our newest "R" Series Handheld Clay Extruders! With these pottery tools, you can just slice it, cut it to length, and attach it. You can now easily create handles for slab-built platters, dishes, or plates, as well as for mugs, pitchers, and other vessels. The R5 Middle Ridge Handheld Clay Extruder slices through a slab to make a handle shape with a ridge in the middle and the super sharp blade effortlessly pulls through clay to produce a variety of precise shapes.
DESCRIPTION:
- Slices through a slab to make a handle shape with a ridge in the middle
- Angled stainless steel blade leaves clean edges and pulls through clay effortlessly
- Great for handles and more
- 4 3/8" (11cm) long hardwood handles
- Adjustable depth ski to control depth of the cut
- A variety of basic and intricate shapes are available
- Like having your own handheld extruder
- Max approx. blade width 20mm X max height 18mm
- Min approx. blade width 19mm X min height 10mm
USES:
- Make feet for slab built pieces
- Ideal for hand builders and so useful for throwers
- Consistent shape and adjustable thickness of feet or handle
- So easy to use and avoid all that pulling
- Make an extrusion then alter it for your own purposes
BENEFITS:
- Works on a variety of clay types
- Blade doesn't need sharpening
- Minimal debris and crumbs to clean up
- Rugged stainless steel blades won’t rust or shatter
- Good for right or left-handed operation
- Thickness of the foot or handle can be adjusted as desired
CAUTIONS:
- Follow appropriate safety precautions
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Woodgrain may vary