Bob Howell on thu 24 oct 96
I use a rib made from TEFLON to smooth the bottoms of leather hard pots. I
also use it to burnish the surface of pots to a great shine. It works
better than anything else I've tried - stones, the backs of spoons, etc.
I've been useing the same ones for sixteen years, and they show very little
wear.
My students swear by them.
Michelle H. Lowe on fri 25 oct 96
At 6:01 PM 10/24/96 -0400, Bob Howell wrote:
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>I use a rib made from TEFLON to smooth the bottoms of leather hard pots. I
>also use it to burnish the surface of pots to a great shine. It works
>better than anything else I've tried - stones, the backs of spoons, etc.
>I've been useing the same ones for sixteen years, and they show very little
>wear.
>
>My students swear by them.
Okay, so where do we find these teflon ribs?
Mishy, ever curious
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Bob Howell on fri 25 oct 96
Michelle,
I make these teflon ribs for myself and my students. I don't know of anyone
else that uses or makes them, but they're well worth the trouble.
Roger,
Teflon also comes in sheets, and is used in industry. I'm not sure what
it's used for but get the idea that it's used between two metal components
that need to slide freely against each other. The teflon is hard to find
and fairly expensive because it's sold in large sheets.
If anyone is interested I'd be glad to make some for you. Contact me
personally at the address below.
Bob Howell
bobhowell@linknet.net
BWINER@UKCC.uky.edu on sat 23 nov 96
Bob, I received your tefalon burnisher and love it. Not only is it good for bu
rnishing and smoothing the foot of bowls and vases but it is also excellent for
shaping vases from the inside. The tefalon slides easily and one does not have
to use much water. Thanks and regards, Billy
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