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slabroller wanted

updated mon 31 jul 00

 

Corky2P on wed 5 nov 97

Please help me find a free or cheap slab roller for teaching low income
children the art of handbuilding with clay.
Thankyou,
Corky2P@aol.com

Gaydos, Frank on thu 6 nov 97

Corky2P wrote:
>
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Please help me find a free or cheap slab roller for teaching low income
> children the art of handbuilding with clay.
> Thankyou,
> Corky2P@aol.com


Corky,
The cheapest slabroller is two equally thick sticks like dowel rods or
one by threes and a wooden rolling pin. Place the rods parallel to each
other on either a canvas or newspaper, put some clay between them and
roll the pin over the rods, like a train going down the tracks. Vary the
thickness of the slab by using thicker or thinner rods. The clay can be
pre-thinned by slapping it along the floor like a plane coming in for a
smooth landing, alternate sides front to back for equal stretching. Best
to do on a dusty floor. It's cheap plus you get a great workout.:>)

Christine Pereira on fri 7 nov 97

-----Original Message-----
Subject: SLABROLLER WANTED
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Please help me find a free or cheap slab roller for teaching low income
> children the art of handbuilding with clay.


This month's CM had the following ad:

"Build a Sturdy, fully adjustable 18" slab roller for under $150? Yes, you
can. If you trade claywork for welding, as I did, cost can be under $100.
Plans, explanations, where to get parts, etc., $12.95. Bonnie Fleck, 7018
Lynnwood Dr., Tampa, FL, 33637."

I have ordered the plans, but have not yet received them so don't have any
feedback about how easy, etc. Am hopeful though!

Chris Pereira
Native American Rights Fund
fennimor@spot.colorado.edu

Ann Burdette Baker on sun 30 jul 00


I'm looking for a used slabroller for sale or any specials out there on =
new ones, prefer North Star or any that don't use shims. Please =
contact me at annbaker@prodigy.net.

Thanks, Ann