Nemo Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 Hello! I have a North Star Super Slab Roller but I am wondering how different it is from an electric slab roller. I talked with a Bailey technician and he stated the finished clay from an electric slab roller would be the same as that of a manual slab roller. But, I have also heard someone say that the clay comes out more tight and denser. Their show room is way too far from my studio and I don’t know anyone that has an electric slab roller. So, If someone has both an electric and manual slab roller, please tell me the difference, if any, between the results of the two machines. Thank you so much for your time. P.s I use slab to make plates and/or bows, etc...something functional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyK Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 Welcome to the forum, Nemo. There shouldn't be any difference between the two methods. One uses hand powered crank and the other uses a motor to turn the crank. The outcome should be the same... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungHoon Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 Hi Nemo, What Johnny said Density would have more to do with clay formulation and moisture content, and vitrification upon firing. Keep the gear bushings lubricated and if possible free of excessive dust because some of those manual slab rollers chew them up to the point that the gears don't mesh. Happiness is a warm kiln. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted April 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 @JohnnyK @YoungHoon Thank you so much for clearing up my confusion! Now I can take the electric slab roller off my wishlist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted April 9, 2021 Report Share Posted April 9, 2021 I use a 30 inch Baily electric slab roller. There is no difference Manuel or electric -except faster and easier other than that same slab with each type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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