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need information of wedging boards

updated fri 7 jul 06

 

Bunny Lemak on wed 5 jul 06


Hi! I'm new to this group, have been reading for about a week now, so I
thought I would jump in on a new subject.

I need to make a wedge board for myself. Currently using my kitchen
island, and for the second time have poped off the glue that holds it on.
Guess it is time to get a real board! LOL

My husband's friend sent us a copy of plans to make one, but it was dated
1965, so I'm guessing these plans might be a touch out of date. You make
a box with wood, add plaster of paris and a wire. Simple I know, but does
that method still work today?

Are there better plans for a wedge board out there?

What does everyone else use to wedge their clay?

You all look like a nice group of helpful potters here......nice to meet
you all!

Bunny

Rog Coman on wed 5 jul 06


Bunny Lemak said:
Hi! I'm new to this group, have been reading for about a week now.

Hi Bunny,

Personally, I would stay away from plaster as it can flake and get in your
clay, which is not good.

If you have a Home Depot or Lowe's near you, look at some "Hardeback Board"
(spelling?). It is normally used as an underlayment for tile floors. While
it is not toatally smooth, it works well for wedging, does not retain
moisture and is strong. Comes in 3" X 5" sheets and can be cut to size.
Think it is about 1/2" to 5/8" thick. It can be incorportaed into the
wedging table you described and would work well. Good luck.

Rog Coman
Fish Hook Pottery
San Juan Country in Colorado

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Subject: Need information of Wedging Boards



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Snail Scott on wed 5 jul 06


At 03:15 PM 7/5/2006 -0600, you wrote:
>"Hardeback Board"
>(spelling?)...


It's a brand name: Hardibacker, from the
James Hardie Company. Backer board from other
manufacturers will work also. 'Hardibacker'
has simply become a somewhat generic term,
like 'sheetrock' or 'kleenex'.

-Snail

Jeff Guin on thu 6 jul 06


When I'm working at my house, space is limited--very limited. Table space is
made out of discarded kitchen counter tops. I have stretched heavy canvas
over the laminated surfaces. These work surfaces also serve as my wedging
table.

Jeff Guin
Coon Valley, WI

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>From: Bunny Lemak
>Reply-To: Clayart
>To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
>Subject: Need information of Wedging Boards
>Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 14:58:50 -0400
>
>Hi! I'm new to this group, have been reading for about a week now, so I
>thought I would jump in on a new subject.
>
>I need to make a wedge board for myself. Currently using my kitchen
>island, and for the second time have poped off the glue that holds it on.
>Guess it is time to get a real board! LOL
>
>My husband's friend sent us a copy of plans to make one, but it was dated
>1965, so I'm guessing these plans might be a touch out of date. You make
>a box with wood, add plaster of paris and a wire. Simple I know, but does
>that method still work today?
>
>Are there better plans for a wedge board out there?
>
>What does everyone else use to wedge their clay?
>
>You all look like a nice group of helpful potters here......nice to meet
>you all!
>
>Bunny
>
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Carole Fox on thu 6 jul 06


On Wed, 5 Jul 2006 14:58:50 -0400, Bunny Lemak wrote:

>
>Are there better plans for a wedge board out there?
>
Bunny - you may want to search the Clayart archives - this subject has
been discussed before. My husband made me a wedging table from 2x4s, and
the top is a 2'x2' concrete platform that our old air conditioning unit
used to sit on. The concrete is heavy enough that it doesn't really need
to be anchored to the frame (at least for my purposes). The concrete
doesn't chip like plaster does.

Carole Fox
Dayton, OH

claybair on thu 6 jul 06


Hi Bunny,

Space is limited in my studio and I do not like plaster.
I use a cement board like "Hardibacker" brand.
They come in various thicknesses 1/4" and up.
Get it at your local Home Depot etc. a 4'x5' sheet should run about $12.
I use the 1/4" cut to size and clamp it to an old computer stand
which is just the right height for me.
It is easy to cut and snap, takes up little space,
is not heavy, cleans up easily & dries fast.
Some brands come with a smooth side which
I also use it for ware boards.

Welcome to Clayart!

BTW...you should not be using your kitchen anything...
It's not safe. Manage to have a dedicated space for
your clay work away from your living spaces.
Steal some space in the garage, basement or shed...
you will find a way. There is a lot of info in Clayart archives
and books like our own guru Vince Pitelka's book for instance
see
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1574980904/104-0015489-5862325?v=glance&n=2
83155

Gayle Bair
Bainbridge Island, WA
Tucson, AZ
http://claybair.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Bunny Lemak



Hi! I'm new to this group, have been reading for about a week now, so I
thought I would jump in on a new subject.

I need to make a wedge board for myself. Currently using my kitchen
island, and for the second time have popped off the glue that holds it on.
Guess it is time to get a real board! LOL
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