Steve Slatin on wed 12 nov 08
Kathy -- I have one, which I got for the same
limited space reason that you have. The Bailey
can be moved readily to a stack of boxes of clay
that I keep under my wedging table -- and when
I want to roll a slab, I take it out and put
it on the table, use it, and put it away.
I had worried that the use of hardboard spacers
to control thickness would be limiting. It is
not, and my guess is that it's as easy to switch
thicknesses with this system as with any other.
There are issues with the roller -- primarily
the limit of size. A larger roller would be
far more flexible. It would also take up
more space in the studio, which I didn't have ...
Steve S
--- On Wed, 11/12/08, Kathy McDonald wrote:
> I have very limited space in my studio indoors and would
> like a portable that I can set up outdoors in the summer.
>
> I was considering this slab roller.
>
> Any one using one of these? I would like any or all of
> your
> feedback and opinions.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
> Kathy
Kathy McDonald on wed 12 nov 08
I have very limited space in my studio indoors and would
like a portable that I can set up outdoors in the summer.
I was considering this slab roller.
Any one using one of these? I would like any or all of your
feedback and opinions.
Thanks in advance.
Kathy
Jeanette Harris on wed 12 nov 08
>I have very limited space in my studio indoors and would
>like a portable that I can set up outdoors in the summer.
Hi, Kathy,
At NCECA in Portland, I bought the North Star mini portable slab
roller and just love it. It's heavy enough to sit down well on a
surface and not wobble, has very positive traction, detachable flat
surfaces stay put and fine width adjustment. It comes apart easily,
yet doesn't dis-assemble by accident while rolling out things. The
flat surfaces detach, handle comes off easily and roller assembly is
one piece. It can be carried by one person and is very pack-able. I
highly recommend it.
Cheers,
Jeanette
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Jarita Thomson on wed 12 nov 08
Hi=2C Kathy=2C
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I purchased a North Star Porta-Roller last spring and really love it. (No a=
ssociation with the company=2C just a satisfied customer). To me=2C the big=
difference was the way I adjusted the thickness of the slabs. Most other r=
ollers (including the Bailey=2C I think)=2C adjust the thickness of the sla=
bs by adding or taking away boards. As I have mentioned on this list before=
=2C I have physical challenges and the idea of struggling with the boards e=
verytime was not very inviting=2C maybe not even possible. With the NorthSt=
ar Porta-Roller=2C there are two rollers instead of just one. One above the=
slab and another below. The thickness is adjusted by two little knobs that=
adjust the position of the top roller up and down. This allows the slabs t=
o be infinitely variable. When I roll out a slab=2C I usually start with a =
slice of clay about 1" thick=2C roll it down to 5/8"=2C turn it 90 degrees=
=2C then roll it again to 3/8". This helps reduce the warping that sometime=
s occurs when rolled only one way. Sometimes=2C I will roll it again to 1/4=
" and one more time just a fraction thinner when I add something for textur=
e like leaves or lace. If I had to change boards at each thickness it would=
be a real pain. Also the slight adjustment between the 1/4" and the final =
with texture reduces distortions from trying to roll too much through the t=
exture. (Don't know if that made sense.) I don't remember the price differe=
nce=2C but as I recall it was insignificant compared to the advantages this=
roller provides. I'm not a real heavy production potter=2C but I have used=
it quite a bit=2C probably rolling out 15-20 slabs per week most weeks sin=
ce March. It seems to be sturdy and handling the work I put it through quit=
e well. I don't move mine around very much=2C but it is designed to be port=
able hence its name. I'm not saying anything against the Bailey one=2C just=
saying that I am happy with my Northstar. Hope this info helps.
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Jarita> Date: Wed=2C 12 Nov 2008 09:52:15 -0600> From: potter@WESTMAN.WAVE.=
CA> Subject: Bailey Mini-Might slab roller> To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG> >=
I have very limited space in my studio indoors and would> like a portable =
that I can set up outdoors in the summer.> > I was considering this slab ro=
ller.> > Any one using one of these? I would like any or all of your> feedb=
ack and opinions.> > Thanks in advance.> > > Kathy
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Karen Sousa on wed 12 nov 08
I also have had the North Star slab roller for a couple of years and love it
for all the same reasons as Jeanette. Even when I try to abuse it by using
clay thats too hard, it handles it fine. It is the perfect size to fit on
top of one of the 5 shelf Maxi steel shelving units from Lowes. I split the
shelving into two units and put them in an L configuration which leaves me
room to put something down at the end. I use it daily.
Karen
On 11/12/08, Jeanette Harris wrote:
>
> I have very limited space in my studio indoors and would
>> like a portable that I can set up outdoors in the summer.
>>
>
>
> Hi, Kathy,
> At NCECA in Portland, I bought the North Star mini portable slab
> roller and just love it. It's heavy enough to sit down well on a
> surface and not wobble, has very positive traction, detachable flat
> surfaces stay put and fine width adjustment. It comes apart easily,
> yet doesn't dis-assemble by accident while rolling out things. The
> flat surfaces detach, handle comes off easily and roller assembly is
> one piece. It can be carried by one person and is very pack-able. I
> highly recommend it.
>
> Cheers,
> Jeanette
>
>
>
> --
> http://jeanetteharrisblog.blogspot.com/
>
>
> http://www.washingtonpotters.org/members/Jeanette_Harris/wpa_jeanette_harris.htm
>
> http://www.sa-clayartists.org Click on Members, then H
>
> Jeanette Harris
> Washingzona
>
Peggy Thompson on wed 12 nov 08
Rusting would be my concern.
On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 10:52 AM, Kathy McDonald wrote:
> I have very limited space in my studio indoors and would
> like a portable that I can set up outdoors in the summer.
>
> I was considering this slab roller.
>
> Any one using one of these? I would like any or all of your
> feedback and opinions.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
> Kathy
>
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