The super-sharp blades on the R8 Double Line Handheld Clay Extruder are engineered to pull through a slab of clay to make a handle shape with double lines down the middle. Create handles for slab-built platters, dishes or plates, as well as for mugs, pitchers and other vessels with ease.
DESCRIPTION:
- Slices through a slab to make a strip with double lines down the middle
- Angled, stainless-steel blade leaves clean edges and pulls through clay effortlessly
- 4 3/8-inch (11 cm)-long hardwood handle
- Great for feet, handles and more
- Adjustable-depth ski controls thickness of the cut
- Max approx. blade width 21mm X height 15 mm
- Min approx. blade width 20 mm X height 9 mm
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Wood grain may vary
USES/BENEFITS:
- Make feet for slab-built pieces
- Ideal for hand-builders and useful for throwers
- Consistent shape and adjustable thickness
- So easy to use; avoid all that pulling
- Works on a variety of clay types
- Always-sharp stainless-steel blade won’t rust or shatter
- A variety of basic and intricate shapes are available
RELATED SETS:
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HCE DEC: Our Decorative Shapes extruder set, including the R7, R8 and R9
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DRT SET: A complete Diamond Set of every R series handheld clay extruder
CAUTIONS:
- Not designed to be used with extremely wet or sticky clay
- Use all safety precautions
- Keep out of the reach of children
TIP:
For best results, use these foot and handle-making tools when the clay is not extremely wet or sticky. The clay tool blade should be clean and dry. Ideally, pull the extrusion up and out as it is being formed, or fold back the sides of the slab, so the extrusion pops up and out.
