giltex Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Just received a late Christmas present from me to me, A Griffin Grip. I have been potting about 10 years and have mastered tap center to a wet wheel. On tall pots used 3 to 4 pieces of clay at the bottom, but still not comfortable trimming tall objects. So using the proceeds from good Christmas sales I ordered one from The Ceramic Shop. It's a little tricky to setup getting it centered, but once there it's easy to snap on and off the wheel head. The only problem I have encountered is that the Grip raised the height about an inch and a 1/2 so I can't lock into the splash pan using trim tools. I may have to make a little removeable shelf to fit on the splash pan. Overall it look like a well made tool with lots of accessory pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 I do not use a splash pan when trimming as it just gets in the way-but I have a dedicated wheel for trimming in the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 if you have some, 8 inch or higher sheet something, aluminum was available up north plastic sign material here in fl, cut and notch it to fit the splash pan and leave the front open. put a bathtowel on your lap extending into both sides of the higher splash pan and you have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerdry Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 I have a large plastic storage bin that I cut in half, then cut a half moon into each cut side and this gets put into place when I use the giffen grip. It's just high enough to catch the trimmings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyK Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 You might consider a plastic trash can of the appropriate size cut to fit your splash pan at a height that will work best to catch your trimmings. JK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick White Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Another option for catching the trimmings is a plastic wreath storage box. I cut a very large oval from the center of one piece of the box without cutting the rim, so that it can be slipped over the wheelhead. Then I cut the other piece of the box into segments with just enough cut out for the shaft of the wheelhead, and those can be slipped into other full-round part and fit perfectly and securely in place to catch all the flying debris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnolia Mud Research Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 I am confused as to the problem to be solved. From the original post I concluded that the problem was that the higher elevation of the GG resulted in not being able to use the splash pan as a steadying support system for the potter's arms while trimming. All the 'solutions' seem to be focused on collecting trimmings and do not address the more important issue of stabilizing the hand held trimming tool. So giltex, what do you think? Is the "little removable shelf" sitting on the splash pan working out OK? LT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Walmart has a 15" dia x 7" tall oil pan for $2.00. You'll find it in automotive. Buy 2 then cut off about a 1/3 and nest the two together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giltex Posted January 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 I am confused as to the problem to be solved. From the original post I concluded that the problem was that the higher elevation of the GG resulted in not being able to use the splash pan as a steadying support system for the potter's arms while trimming. All the 'solutions' seem to be focused on collecting trimmings and do not address the more important issue of stabilizing the hand held trimming tool. So giltex, what do you think? Is the "little removable shelf" sitting on the splash pan working out OK? LT Lots of good ideas about catching the trimmings. Thanks. But my splash pan fits fine. Did some measuring and have a good idea how to fit a shelf to my pan as it is. I do a lot of woodworking so will probably be fashioned out of wood with a nice comfortable shelf to rest my arms on stained and sealed with epoxy finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiselleNo5 Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Just received a late Christmas present from me to me, A Griffin Grip. I have been potting about 10 years and have mastered tap center to a wet wheel. On tall pots used 3 to 4 pieces of clay at the bottom, but still not comfortable trimming tall objects. So using the proceeds from good Christmas sales I ordered one from The Ceramic Shop. It's a little tricky to setup getting it centered, but once there it's easy to snap on and off the wheel head. The only problem I have encountered is that the Grip raised the height about an inch and a 1/2 so I can't lock into the splash pan using trim tools. I may have to make a little removeable shelf to fit on the splash pan. Overall it look like a well made tool with lots of accessory pieces. My dad had a simple sheet metal guard constructed that clips onto the splash pan. It works great and the guy who made it for him charged him $25 I think because he was able to use scrap. I'll post a photo if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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