mel jacobson on mon 11 nov 96
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>Date: Sun, 10 Nov 1996 09:06:02 -0600
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>From: dannon@koyote.com
>Subject: Re: Centering/forward?
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>>To: Ceramic Arts Discussion List
>>From: dannon@koyote.com
>>Subject: Re: Centering
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>>One can center by PULLING as well as by pushing, and it is much easier
>>on the wrists, keeps them straight. Val Cushing showed me how to do it,
>>said that that is now how he centers. I find it particularly useful for
larger
>>amounts of clay. ( Anything smaller than three pounds or so tends to try
>> to pull off when I use that technique.)
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>>I just place my hand at approximately eleven o'clock, and pull toward
>>myself. I brace my arm(s) against my ribs, use my upper body to pull
>>with - in fact the only difference is that I'm pulling instead of pushing.
>>It works.
>>
>>Dannon Rhudy
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>>>> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>>>> Thanks for the information on keeping wrists straight when centering. I
>>>> have developed wrist problems, and I would be happy to get any information
>>>> on how to adapt. Obviously, I need to reduce the time on the wheel. Do
>>>> you know of any published information for potters that includes adaptive
>>>> equipment and exercises. Apparently, carpal tunnel syndrome is an
>>>> occupational hazard
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