S. Dean

TA Metalworks in Canada manufactures a quality extruder for a good price.  It looks very similar to the Bailey 4" extruder.  I've sent you a PM with additional information and links.
Regarding slab rollers, you may want to search the forums as there are several posts on building tables for the Bailey slab roller.  Bailey will send designs upon request  - you will need to specify DRD or DRDII because they have different builds.   The designs contain enough information to build a table, but they are not full construction drawings so you will need to determine a lot of dimensions yourself.  Please note that the DRDII slab roller requires different table heights on the feed side and the output side of the machine, and there are some pretty tight spacing tolerances between the table tops and the rollers.    In my opinion, this is not a project for a novice wood worker.   I ordered a 24 inch DRDII (machine only) and had 2 tables built for it (one small one for the machine itself, and  a larger work table to receive the slabs).  I chose this approach for added functionality/flexibility, because I wanted to be able to roll the machine into a corner when not needed while having a general work table in the studio. This was more expensive than ordering the table from Bailey.   Factoring in cost and time, I'm not sure you end up saving much by building your own. table (even a simpler one), especially with the recent spike in lumber prices.

I was introduced to Seeley and Bell Porcelain slip back in the 90's. (When I made a few molds for doll artists.) I found both to be very white and very vitreous. I also noticed that both developed green mold fairly quickly. Recently I've returned to mixing my own and found that recipes that use English Grolleg Kaolin have the same qualities. (Whereas recipes with EPK or #6 Tile do not.) A recipe from claybucket.com is proving to work nicely. 
10,000 gms water
80 gms Darvan
100 gms Bentonite
11000 English Grolleg Kaolin
4600 Nep Sye
4400 Flint
 
 
 
 

I have a very old Creative Industries Model JR. I am experiencing the latency in start up and slow down and the wheel struggles with over 20# of clay. So I have two questions:   Is this problem the nature of the wheel or can it be fixed?  What is the HP for the KR. 
 Also, I have an extra splash pan for the JR - willing to supply to anyone in need. 

Check Claybabe's post on page two, the .pdf is still available.
https://community.ceramicartsdaily.org/topic/37-anyone-have-a-really-old-creative-industries-model-mp-wheel/page/2/
...looks like JohnnyK posted the same manual on page three!
Per said manual, CI wheels have a reversing plug; the Jr model is .25 hp, "...can center 25 pounds of clay..." 
Centering capacity and hp ratings - not an exact science. If your JR model is still running well, give it a break and stick to small pots?

When looking for answers it’s very helpful for all of those who try and help or contribute to a post to have a rough idea of the original poster's experience or knowledge base in regards to their question. 
If a member has been posting here for a while we can get an idea of their experience and try and tailor our replies to reflect what we surmise to be their knowledge / experience level. This is really hard to do with new members or those who post infrequently! 
We all try to be as helpful as possible but the answers can, at times, be more confusing than the questions. Mentioning your experience should get you more relevant answers than us overloading information but we can’t do this without an idea of knowledge / experience.
Including as many details as possible, photos if relevant, and knowledge / experience relevant to the question being asked will hopefully aid everyone is both giving and receiving their questions and comments.
Thank you

Hi all, 
We received a suggestion that all Communiity Marketplace posts should include the location in the title of the post in addition to the item for sale.
Example:
Potters Wheel, Columbus, Ohio
I will add this to the guidelines and pin this reminder here.
Thanks
Jennifer

Scored an old iron bacon press; want to make a mold so I can make trays. I found a good clay for the purpose (Si02) but I need a better first impression so when I bisque it and make the final mold I get enough detail, especially in the letters (it sez bacon press).  The rough & quick tray is with a direct pressing, so the words are still reversed--it's just for some glaze testing. 

Sit, and hold the pot over your lap. Tap evenly around the pot near to the lid. Do not tap on the thinnest parts of the pot. If you're not successful, leave the pot for a few days and try again. Sometimes pouring hot water over it can help. Sometimes it lets go itself after a few years....

What matters most to me when throwing is not giving up. The internal dialogue goes something like this:
"I should be able to throw just as well and just as much as I did years ago."
"Oh really? Who sez?"
"OK, let's just see (again)."
"OK, I observe and concede-it just ain't happening."
"OK, practice, practice, practice."
"OK, I am bored, bored, bored."
"OK, I admit that the wrist, back, neck, right knee,  and left hip are not happy campers."
OK, no one can make me and I don't wanna. "
"OK, we'll just call BS on that one."
"OK, I accept reality."
" I'll give it a rest for a few days. "
"Time's up; try, try, and try again. "
"Good girl!" 
It's not about the wheel, which is smooth as silk, reversible (which is useful & I enjoy for some pieces), and the speed is highly variable, readily responsive throughout the process. I'll never use enough weight to worry about torque & my current model Brent would more than handle it if I wanted to pull a whopper some day.  What I'm not up for,  having done my homework, a bit of experimenting w/chiropractor's help, and thinking a lot about what I want out of the time/money I have for this activity, is a brace for standing. I'm OK with a reduced engagement with throwing, and thankful for those bowls that make the cut. What matters most is, as noted, not giving up. 

There has been lots of questions on belts and foot pedal adjustment on Brent/Amaco equipment lately. I have answered most of them.
This page I posted below answers most of them.
I'm hoping this will help those in the future with questions-a moderator could pin it in at the top.
https://www.amaco.com/equipment_how_tos