hershey8 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 I have some left over granite counter top, smooth on top rough on bottom. The rough part looks like it would be ideal for wedging. Anyone tried this? I could probably just hose the thing off to clean it. ALSO, I have some extra kiln wire that looks like it would make a dandy diagonal cut wire. I have twisted it tightly about 12 times and created a loop on each end. My understanding is that element wire and stainless steel are one-in-the-same, or at least, kissin' cousins. So, even though it's not stranded cable, I expect it will work ok in a fixed application. john autry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Bridge Pottery Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Why do you think the rough side would be better than the smooth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmyrtle Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 FYI: Consider having it tested for radon, particularly if it is pink or red. See http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/granite.asp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JBaymore Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 FYI: Consider having it tested for radon, particularly if it is pink or red. See http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/granite.asp. Problem us New Hampshire-ites live with. The ground simply OOZES radon. best, ................john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLN studios Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Im sure the rough side would work fine, smooth side seems like it would stick to the clay and tear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hershey8 Posted July 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 If the radon doesn't get me, the cobalt, silica, manganese, electromagnetic fields from electric kiln and potters wheel, too much sunshine, gamma rays and old age will. Isn't clay, decomposed granite? CLN studios, yeah I think the clay would stick to the smooth side. Thanks. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JBaymore Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Isn't clay, decomposed granite? Yup. best, ......................john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Best cutoff wire I've used is multi stranded stainless fishing leader. Look for companies such as American Fishing Wire or similar. Great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 The clay will probably stick to the granite when you wedge, rough or smooth. Guitar strings make great cutoff wires. Put a stiff spring on one end. I've got one that's going on 13 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JBaymore Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Guitar strings make great cutoff wires. Put a stiff spring on one end. I've got one that's going on 13 years. Fender Super Slinky E. best, ..........................john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hershey8 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 The clay will probably stick to the granite when you wedge, rough or smooth. Guitar strings make great cutoff wires. Put a stiff spring on one end. I've got one that's going on 13 years. I've got a few high e strings laying around....and a few Grover (clones) tuning keys for tensioning.....hmmmmmm....the wheels are turning now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-bus Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Been using the guitar string too. Finally have something to do with my old strings. It's like a hot knife through butter. Built a little wooden frame and bolted in eye bolts at each end. Just tighten the nuts a little to adjust tension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hershey8 Posted July 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Hmmmm.....wondering how many potters/ceramists are also guitar pickers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Hmmmm.....wondering how many potters/ceramists are also guitar pickers. I'm a banjo picker, which is why I use guitar strings for a wedging wire. I need my banjo strings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Banjo?! I would figure that you were more from Southern Illinois! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JBaymore Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 I always got the used ones from the lead guitarist in the band I was in "back in the day"..... then knew about them from that. best, ....................john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Guitar playing, fisher partner, I chose well!! Guitar strings last forever. Used ti twitch fishing line by sticking one end to the centre of wheel and spin away till it twitches back on itself, The expensive braid seems to be hidden from me.. I think I saw some scientists doing this recently to form soem form of muscle which contracts and expands depending on temp. many uses come to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsu Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 A method I saw Simon Leach using, connect one side cutoff wire permanently to outside of the splash pan of wheel, it is always there at hand. Another on extruder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinRocks Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 I also think granite might stick regardless, I'd test prior to building anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebekah Krieger Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 i tried using a marble wedging table and it did not work! the clay sticks. as for potters playing guitar- i can play 3 songs. iron man by ozzy, smoke on the water, and zombie from the cranberries. someday i would love to play jim croce's time in a bottle on a 12 sting like him but i don't foresee prioritizing that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 i tried using a marble wedging table and it did not work! the clay sticks. as for potters playing guitar- i can play 3 songs. iron man by ozzy, smoke on the water, and zombie from the cranberries. someday i would love to play jim croce's time in a bottle on a 12 sting like him but i don't foresee prioritizing that "Zombie", good choice. I used to be able to play, the repeating portion of "One" by Metallica, and not well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsu Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 The clay will probably stick to the granite when you wedge, rough or smooth. Guitar strings make great cutoff wires. Put a stiff spring on one end. I've got one that's going on 13 years. I've got a few high e strings laying around....and a few Grover (clones) tuning keys for tensioning.....hmmmmmm....the wheels are turning now. My Schecter has grovers. I put mini grovers on my 12 string fender. I play & sing simple chord stuff, not much of a lead player, I just dub around. Latest I picked up is Ahead by a Century by Tragically Hip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebekah Krieger Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 i tried using a marble wedging table and it did not work! the clay sticks. as for potters playing guitar- i can play 3 songs. iron man by ozzy, smoke on the water, and zombie from the cranberries. someday i would love to play jim croce's time in a bottle on a 12 sting like him but i don't foresee prioritizing that "Zombie", good choice. I used to be able to play, the repeating portion of "One" by Metallica, and not well. I heart you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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