DiamondCore Tools R3 U-Shape Foot & Handle Maker  £56.68

Introducing the “R” Series Handheld Clay Extruder for creating clean and beautiful feet and handles for your ceramic pieces! The super sharp blades on these tools are engineered to pull through a slab of clay and produce a variety of precise shapes. Create feet for slab-built platters, dishes, or plates, as well as handles for mugs, pitchers, and other vessels. DiamondCore’s advanced blade technology and depth control feature allow the artist to save time pulling a handle and getting clean edges on your feet. Just slice it, cut it to length, and attach it.

Features

• Slices through a slab to make a U foot shape
• Angled stainless steel blade leaves clean edges and pulls through clay effortlessly
• Great for both feet and handles and more
• 4 3/8″ (11cm) long hardwood handle
• Adjustable depth ski to control thickness of the cut
• A variety of basic and intricate shapes are available
• Like having your own handheld extruder
• Max approx. blade width 19mm X max height 18mm
• Min approx. blade width 15mm X min height 10mm

Uses

• Make feet for slab built pieces
• Ideal for hand builders and so useful for throwers
• Consistent shape and adjustable thickness of feet or handle
• So easy to use and avoid all that handle pulling
• Scrape, shave, or alter your pieces 
• Use the tool any way you want to create something new  

Benefits

• Works on a variety of clay types
• Blade doesn’t need sharpening
• Minimal debris and crumbs to clean up
• Rugged stainless steel blades won’t rust or shatter
• Good for right or left-handed operation
• Thickness of the foot or handle can be adjusted as desired

Notes

• Use all appropriate safety precautions
• Keep out of the reach of children
• Wood grain may vary

 

 

 

 

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