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extruder dies for bluebird pugmill

updated wed 30 apr 97

 

Arlene Cason on tue 22 apr 97


For those of you with a Bluebird 440 wanting to use it for extruding --
Northstar's dies fit the Bluebird, according to the person I talked to at
Northstar. He said he personally owns a Bluebird and that the dies fit
perfectly. Sorry, but I forget his name. You'll need to remove the end
chamber that further compresses the clay into the 3" pug - just remove the
bolts. The dies will then fit onto the exposed flat plate with c-clamps or
bolts. I think the accessory die kit with the z-bracket, which allows for
hollow extrusions, retails for about $80. They'll send you a die brochure
if you call them, 1-800-231-7896. Thanks to Malissa for the suggestion.
Arlene/Louisiana