Opening is a breeze with these ribs. It’s so smooth and perfect. It was very easy to use, and I have used it to open since the first day. The rib fits very comfortably in my hand.

I ordered the wrong size rib. The company was very helpful when I told them. They took care of the problem quickly and were very nice

The 50mm wood rib is an astounding elevation from standard ribs. This one does it all. I opened with the slant end then rounded my almost 5lb bowl. The clay was very groggy and I thought for sure the point would be gone. After I cleaned it up it looked brand new and feels great in your hand. Buy all 3!

I’ve only used it twice. I love the feel of the wood.

I received this rib as part of the ClayShare Combo… Admittedly, I would have probably only gotten this rib if it were as part of a promo because, after all, it IS just another wood rib, right? The price seemed really steep for such a basic thing that potters use as staple… I WAS SO WRONG — this TOOL IS AMAZING!!!!
Of all the Diamond Core products I have (which are quite a few now), this simple little ingeniously designed piece of wood is my favorite!
Why?
First, it feels nice to hold — it feels like an extension of your fingers. It has a very slight arch when you grip it and is almost “ergonomic” in a way (if ribs can be ergonomic). I throw with a sponge — generally not with a rib… but this feels so good to use, that I enjoy opening and throwing with this rib in-hand.
Second, the thicker, well rounded edge is PERFECT for seamlessly opening centered clay— so much so, that even if you have a few air pockets in the center, it still squeezes them out and makes a beautiful, even surface to open with. Again, I open clay with a sponge — this is WAY BETTER!!
And finally, it just makes beautiful shapes when you throw — the bevel cleans and smooths nicely, the rounded end compresses well, and the whole thing feels like an extension of your fingers.
So … piece of wood worth the price? — DEFINITELY YES! It is a WELL-DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED UBIQUITOUS TOOL