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trimming discs

updated wed 4 apr 07

 

David Hendley on fri 30 mar 07


I saw this tool in the new PMI and I couldn't quit scratching my head.
For the life of me, I can't see what this $20 tool will do that my
collection of jar lids won't do.
Simply get two plastic jar lids of slightly different sizes and stack them
inside each other. Most plastic jar lids have a small nub in the center,
which serves as a pivot point, so with the smaller lid spinning inside
the larger one, you have a free free-spinning disc.

I have a collection of about 8 lids, from finger-size to about 4 inches in
diameter. When trimming a pot, I use the most lids I can, while leaving
room to trim - this spreads the pressure over a wide area of the bottom
of the pot. All the lids inside one another spin as easily as a lazy susan
with ball bearings.

David Hendley
Maydelle, Texas
david(at)farmpots(dot)com
http://www.farmpots.com



----- Original Message -----

>I found info on the trimming disc fetured in pottery making illustrated:
> The TRIMMING DISC, is accompanied with a 10 min. DVD on trimming
> pottery, sells for $19.95 + $2.00 shipping.
>

A Kettner on fri 30 mar 07


I found info on the trimming disc fetured in pottery making illustrated:

The TRIMMING DISC, is accompanied with a 10 min. DVD on trimming
pottery, sells for $19.95 + $2.00 shipping.

If purchasing more than one, add an additional $2.00 per tool for
shipping, OK?

To order (and put a little "sunshine" in your toolbox) send a check
for the full amount to:
Pebble Press
1610 Longshore Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Nancy on fri 30 mar 07


The trimming disc is nice but I'd like to make a cheaper
recommendation. I use the top from a container (tub) of face cream from
Olay. You place the lid on the center of piece you are trimming and
hold with your finger. I trim alot of my pots this way. It's free and
stops you from pushing too hard on the bottom of your pot and helps
eliminate the use of lugs. I learned it from one of my instructors
about 8 years ago so I can't take any type of credit for the idea....but
it sure does work great.

Nancy

A Kettner wrote:
> I found info on the trimming disc fetured in pottery making illustrated:
>
> The TRIMMING DISC, is accompanied with a 10 min. DVD on trimming
> pottery, sells for $19.95 + $2.00 shipping.
>
> If purchasing more than one, add an additional $2.00 per tool for
> shipping, OK?
>
> To order (and put a little "sunshine" in your toolbox) send a check
> for the full amount to:
> Pebble Press
> 1610 Longshore Dr.
> Ann Arbor, MI 48105
>
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Fredrick Paget on sat 31 mar 07


Years ago when I went to Sephen Jepson's throwing school in Florida
he sold me a trimming diskfor ten bucks that I think is a wheel off
of an inline roller skate. It has a fat blue rubber tire that is
thicker than the hub so when you put it down on the inverted pot the
ball bearing hub with hole in it is clear of the clay to spin free.
You hold your finger on the top of the small hole in the hub.
Fred Paget
--
Twin Dragon Studio
Mill Valley, CA, USA

Pam Barker on mon 2 apr 07


I use the spindles from old computer hard drives. Glue a piece of leather
to the bottom and it works great. I'll try to get a good photo and post it
soon.

Pam

A Kettner on tue 3 apr 07


Thanks for all the very informative posts concerning the "trimming
disc." I am always amazed by the creativity of people that participate
on clayart.

David I agree with you, why does that trimming disc cost twenty bucks?
Maybe a high profit margin?

Have a great day
Arthur