artmom111 Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 My husband and sons made me one for Christmas and its AWESOME. we got the plans online through ceramic arts online, in addition to a YouTube video. If you find one, email me and I will look and see if it's the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlawson Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 I have a Bailey that I bought 20 years that we built the table to go with it, that saved us some money you can always get your money back on a Bailey if you decide to sell it. I started using the slamming method then rolling it when I need a quick slab but for larger projects my Bailey is the only way to go. Denice I think that slab roller was the start of Mr. Bailey's calling! I have used a Bailey and think it is , like most of his equiptment, outstanding. My slab roller is an OLD Dick Blick etching press, all steel, micro vernier adjustments, double rollers, 4:1 ratio gears. Sweet! The only problem is that it is limited to 12 in. width for the slab. If we need a wider slab, we use the press to get the slab started, then finish with a rolling-pin. If folks ask around, they might find something similar. Worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiepots Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Minde is made of a rolling pin and two strips of wood. Freak out!!! I have one just like that! It's a very popular model. I see them everywhere. I got the upgrade with several sticks of different thickness. Well worth it! hehee, I have several of these, 3 different lengths for various sizes I need to roll out. A brilliant inventtion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cass Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 slab throwing is an essential skill...glad someone opened my eyes to that years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Tony Clennell and I were talking and he said he stopped using machine made slabs for rounded pieces when he realized that the vessels he made from them would fight bellying out. Overnight they would suck back in to straight. Clay memory at work. A slab roller sends a very strong message to your clay ... get flat and stay flat. I had the same problem with my vases but never made the connection he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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