Chilly Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 Going to Potter's camp in August. Need to take 20-30 pots. What, how many, that's 2 years work slab-building. Dad, can you make me some hollow dies for my extruder please? For my birthday? Please? Thank you to other half for the first (prototype/test) and to Dad who is now making some more. Picture shows three curvy extrusions stuck together and two single pots. They were quite wet at this point, with no bottoms. Now cleaned up and slowly drying under plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 Awesome! What extruder are you using! I used to enjoy using the Bailey at school, we did some really cool projects. Started with simple lidded fireplace match boxes, then went to Crooked houses, crazy plumbing and other things . . .lots of fun. Good luck. best, Pres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted April 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 It's a "home made" one, bought from a metal-working hobby-potter friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Pretty neat. is it muscle powered or hydraulic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 wonderful! now just cut each one into one inch slices, string them together into a trellis for your favorite flowering vine to grow on. well, fire them first............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted April 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Pretty neat. is it muscle powered or hydraulic? Muscle-powered. Luckily t'other half does the muscle-y bit and the cutty-off bit, and I do the catchy bit and take them into the greenhouse and find somewhere to put them. The extruder is bolted onto the outside garage wall when in use, and lives in a corner of the greenhouse when not . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Have you considered a hydraulic bottle jack? They sell for $15US-$20US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What? Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Nice. This die is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted April 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Have you considered a hydraulic bottle jack? They sell for $15US-$20US jack2.jpg jack.jpg What, and make the other half think he's not needed? Maybe when he's no longer capable, but by then I probably won't be either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeU Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Would love some more info about this bottle jack thingie relative to extrusion of clay. What does it do, how does it work, what are the benefits/limitations regarding clay---I know nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Have you considered a hydraulic bottle jack? They sell for $15US-$20US jack2.jpg jack.jpg What, and make the other half think he's not needed? Maybe when he's no longer capable, but by then I probably won't be either! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Bridge Pottery Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 I am jealous They look great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Would love some more info about this bottle jack thingie relative to extrusion of clay. What does it do, how does it work, what are the benefits/limitations regarding clay---I know nothing! Its just a car jack that can lift 4 tons. My thought was instead of pulling the handle to extrude the clay one could use a hydraulic bottle jack to push clay through an extruder. Since Chilly's dad could make a die I figured he could rig it up to work. Basically instead of pulling the handle to push down the piston one would use the jack to do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 ron, you have found your niche. i would like to order the first one you make. i have a 4 inch round extruder and muscles that are getting a little old. name your price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bciskepottery Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 “Making a Bumper-Jack Extruderâ€, Pottery Making Illustrated, Winter 1999, pages 30, 31. Also reprinted in Pottery Making Techniques, American Ceramics Society, 2004. http://www.farmpots.com/studio.htm Check David Hendley's website to see his bumper jack extruder. Could be adapted to a pneumatic one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Fireborn Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 I love stuff that is extruded. It is such a great way to get a quick form going to design and work with. Those vases look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay lover Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Dad does GOOD WORK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancylee Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 I ordered my extruder 10 days ago, I'm waiting anxiously for it!! I can't wait to make parts for a totem pole and wall pockets for flowers!! I think I'm going to order the extruder video from here, also. Great die!! Love it!! I ordered the hollow ones, cause I torment my husband enough with making things for me!! nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted June 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 New dies and extrusions. (More pics in gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 LOOK AT ALL THE FUN YOU ARE HAVING!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Fireborn Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 i can't wait to see like 200 of these things sitting on a wall as a gallery showcase. = ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chilly Posted July 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 They're fired ready to go to camp: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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