millie carpenter on mon 10 apr 00
Veena,
One of the places that I took classes was very considerate of us shorter
potters. they had several pallets rescued from the dumpster in a corner
and we just stacked them up untill we were in comfortable position in
relationship to the wedging table.
and as far as tilting the wedging surface goes, I have two bricks that
I put under the near edge of my piece of marble to raise it for
wedging, and then I can take them out to have a nice work surface.
Also, I had a nice conversation with the people from north star about
their slab roller. turns out that they sell enough of them in Japan
that they have "Japanese" legs for the table that a good couple of
inches shorter than the "American" legs.
that has been one good thing about my windowless basement studio. it is
definitly set up so that I can work comfortable, and reach everything
easily.
Millie in Md. where the temp was 80 yesterday and 40 today.
Veena Raghavan on tue 11 apr 00
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>One of the places that I took classes was very considerate of us shorter
potters. they had several pallets rescued from the dumpster in a corner
and we just stacked them up untill we were in comfortable position in
relationship to the wedging table.
and as far as tilting the wedging surface goes, I have two bricks that
I put under the near edge of my piece of marble to raise it for
wedging, and then I can take them out to have a nice work surface.
Also, I had a nice conversation with the people from north star about
their slab roller. turns out that they sell enough of them in Japan
that they have "Japanese" legs for the table that a good couple of
inches shorter than the "American" legs.
Millie in Md. where the temp was 80 yesterday and 40 today.
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Millie,
I am glad that the studio where you took some classes catered to
the shorter potters! It is always a problem in most walks of life. Things
are always too high! I am looking forward to having my own wedging board at
just the right height for me! Have to created a depression on one side for
any tall visitors, so they can get lower and thus to the right level! Now,
that would be a change of pace!
Thanks for the tip about the bricks to tilt the surface. Thus, I
gather you do find the tilt is beneficial?
Love the Northstar Japanese as opposed to American legs. Very
sensible business people.
Where are you in Maryland? I have a daughter and family in Falls
Church and go there every so often to spend time with them. Are you
anywhere near there. I attended a workshop at the Lee Arts Center some time
ago, and hope to do so again when the timing is right.
All the best
Veena Raghavan
75124.2520@compuserve.com
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