What? Posted March 19, 2016 Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 Has anyone owned or used a Shimpo Slab Roller? I like the double roller design and size. I don't know how well it works or the quality of slab it produces. The price new is $800 which makes me skeptical. I have searched the forums and net and not a whole lot of info on these. My other option is a Brent SR20 not crazy about the shims and cables. Both are used in my area for around $400. I know a would like a Bailey or North Star but rarely come up used in my area. Any feed back on Shimpo would be great. Thanks. http://www.shimpoceramics.com/slabroller.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted March 19, 2016 Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 I have a 30" double roller Bailey. Love it. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted March 19, 2016 Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 The Shimpo slab roller appears to be the same one as the Axner, Ceramic Supply, and Euclids roller. I used to sell them, and they are a good machine. A couple of my friends have them and they have held up well. I would take any two-roller type over the Brent cable system, because you have greater and easier thickness adjustment, and no limit to slab length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted March 19, 2016 Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 I to have a bailey 30 inch and love it-mine is electric on the long table. Once you have a bailey you are done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Dean Posted March 19, 2016 Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 Here's a review by Bryan Hopkins .... http://objectiveclay.com/blog/2016/2/24/shimpo-slab-roller-review. Caveat, I have not used the Shimpo/Axner/Clay King slab roller personally. -SD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What? Posted March 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 I have to agree with a two roller system as well. I read the review the other day and was concerned about the roller lifting. I can fab a nylon washer to fill the space at least from what I saw in the Shimpo manual . My mind is made up; Shimpo it is. If a Bailey comes along I will snatch it up and sell the Shimpo. I think $400 is reasonable to get into the hand building game or one hell of an expensive shelf. Thanks for your two cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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