clay lover Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 I need to get my 5" square extruder hung. It will be my first and I'm not usre how to decide what height to place the box. I have seen some youtubes with the extrusion coming out very low, around the user's knees, that would kill my back, but reaching up over my head alot seems like a problem, too. What height did you choose, relative to your body and why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 I need to get my 5" square extruder hung. It will be my first and I'm not usre how to decide what height to place the box. I have seen some youtubes with the extrusion coming out very low, around the user's knees, that would kill my back, but reaching up over my head alot seems like a problem, too. What height did you choose, relative to your body and why. I have a bumper jack extruder that I made off of plans I found in Ceramic Monthly magazine. I mounted it has high as I could so that the clay wouldn't be coming out at my knees and get a nice long run of extrusion if I need it. My last studio was in a old basement and the ceiling was barely over 6 feet, so my extruder was mounted much lower and harder to use. I haven't really had any problems using the extruder with the higher installation. Denice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bciskepottery Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 At home, I mounted my extruder so that the bottom is about face level; that allows me to work comfortably while standing. That height also seems to allow me to get good leverage on the handle. My extruder is a Northstar, 4 inch, stainless steel model. Our studio's extruder is mounted on a Brent slab roller; I find the height very awkward to work with as the extrusion comes out around waist level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay lover Posted May 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 At home, I mounted my extruder so that the bottom is about face level; that allows me to work comfortably while standing. That height also seems to allow me to get good leverage on the handle. My extruder is a Northstar, 4 inch, stainless steel model. Our studio's extruder is mounted on a Brent slab roller; I find the height very awkward to work with as the extrusion comes out around waist level. Wow, you must have really long arms! If mine was that high, I don't think I could reach the handle when the body was full, or get the plunger into the tube. Tell me you stand on something! I do under stand that having the extrusion come out at waist level would be awkward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 I have mounted my old bailey extruder in several studios over the 30 years I have had it. I have the bottom at about 4 ft. I can easily load it and pull down on the handle. I think you need to measure yourself and your movements and mount it accordingly. You don't want to strain yourself. You want the max. length for the extruded pieces. But you need to think ergonomically and take care of your body. Fit it to your needs. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 At home, I mounted my extruder so that the bottom is about face level; that allows me to work comfortably while standing. That height also seems to allow me to get good leverage on the handle. My extruder is a Northstar, 4 inch, stainless steel model. Our studio's extruder is mounted on a Brent slab roller; I find the height very awkward to work with as the extrusion comes out around waist level. Wow, you must have really long arms! If mine was that high, I don't think I could reach the handle when the body was full, or get the plunger into the tube. Tell me you stand on something! I do under stand that having the extrusion come out at waist level would be awkward. I think your referring to me. I went out and measured my bumper jack extruder and the top of it's at 6 feet and the bottom at 4 feet, the bumper jack extends 2 feet above the top reaching to 8 feet. By the way I am 5'8" and have really long arms my parents call me a monkey for years, I'm use to it I just don't buy any long sleeve shirts LOL Denice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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