Glen Peters Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hello I'm not sure what to call what I'm going to try to describe: I have a vague recollection of a frame that will cut thin slabs from a large slab (or block) in uniform pieces? Tet me try again: I want to reduce a large cube of clay into uniform slices by removing (lowering) the height of the frame after every cut? Hope that paints the right picture. I forgot to mention that a cutting wire is drawn across the frame by hand for each cut (frame lowering)... Thanks Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo_heff Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 I think you mean this thing: https://www.sheffield-pottery.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CCAMSC My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Peters Posted March 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 HERE Thanks Neil You know basically what I'm after but not quite. I want to be able to draw the cutting wire across two supports, forming a channel (where the original slab sits) Similar to the way a slab roller uses several sheets of Masonite only in this case you would remove the material (masonite)? To bad I couldn't send a drawing, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffCenter Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 I've got one that I made years ago. It's a slab of steel about 24 x 18 inches with a piece of channel iron welded to each corner. The channel Iron hold the masonite slats that are piled in. I made a bow out of smaller iron (it's not bowed like a bow and arrow but like and "E" without the middle bar) and strung it with piano wire that is tightened with a screw like a hacksaw. It works great. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Peters Posted March 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 I think you mean this thing: https://www.sheffiel...ductCode=CCAMSC My link No Timbo, thanks for your effort! I have a design in mind that will require little effort to make, and when I'm finished (Monday-ish) I'll post a picture... Thanks again all I thought the skills and knowledge from my 20+ year hiatus would come back quicker but I'm finding it a bit of a challenge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkolator Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 you mean something like this? I found this on Google Images. Looks like a homemade device and fairly simple to make on your own. Not sure how flat your slabs will stay if you remove them like in the pic since clay has memory. Another, simpler, option might be to put two slab rolling sticks down on the sides of your clay, then just slice with a wire across the top of the sticks. This way you get your even thickness, and have the option to move the clay block to another surface so you don't disturb your cut piece = less warping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen B Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 I believe it was Randy Johnston who showed me how to make one. 2 pieces of oak sticks with notches cut in equal increments. Hold them upright with a wire stretched between them like a tightrope, and pull toward you over the block of clay to slice. Move the wire down a notch and slice again, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 I believe it was Randy Johnston who showed me how to make one. 2 pieces of oak sticks with notches cut in equal increments. Hold them upright with a wire stretched between them like a tightrope, and pull toward you over the block of clay to slice. Move the wire down a notch and slice again, etc... I have made several of these sticks with notches or nails on the stick to measure the thickness. Usually started with two 1X3, tape together side by side, mark measured lines on both the thickness you want the slabs, use saw to cut grooves to hold cutting wire. remove tape, place cutting wire in notch at top of stick, draw through block for first cut, then follow each notch down until at bottom. You may want to make a couple as tiles, and slabs for construction are different thicknesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigDave Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 check this out for making slabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigDave Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 check this out for making slabs first couple minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen B Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 check this out for making slabs first couple minutes Fascinating! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Peters Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Bingo That's the one I had in mind... Percolator that picture is the design I was going to make (Out of Steel since I have a welder) Thanks all for your help I will check out some of the links and stuff later --maybe there are better designs, I already see an improvement? So Thanks again all! Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen B Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 you mean something like this? I found this on Google Images. Looks like a homemade device and fairly simple to make on your own. Not sure how flat your slabs will stay if you remove them like in the pic since clay has memory. Another, simpler, option might be to put two slab rolling sticks down on the sides of your clay, then just slice with a wire across the top of the sticks. This way you get your even thickness, and have the option to move the clay block to another surface so you don't disturb your cut piece = less warping In my experience, it is only porcelain that has memory. If stoneware is lifted like this and not bent, then laid down carefully, it will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Peters Posted March 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I've got one that I made years ago. It's a slab of steel about 24 x 18 inches with a piece of channel iron welded to each corner. The channel Iron hold the masonite slats that are piled in. I made a bow out of smaller iron (it's not bowed like a bow and arrow but like and "E" without the middle bar) and strung it with piano wire that is tightened with a screw like a hacksaw. It works great. Jim Thanks Jim, I have an idea for my old hacksaw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 check this out for making slabs first couple minutes Fascinating! Thanks Would be fascinating to me, if I could get the link to work. I don't understand why the period is between the u and b of tube. Link has not worked on several tries!!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 check this out for making slabs first couple minutes I went to watch the beginning, ended up watching the whole thing. I am just fascinated watching other artists work.......well, any type of craftsman, or fabricator, for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigDave Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Would be fascinating to me, if I could get the link to work. I don't understand why the period is between the u and b of tube. Link has not worked on several tries!!?? Sorry that is not working for you, ... hope it is interesting to you. I just find his strength and ease of cutting clay inspiring.... search for this BonsaiArtisans has shared a video with you on YouTube: “Lindsay Farr's World of Bonsai - episode 12†— Katsushi Kataoka Pot creation part 1. Tokoname Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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