William Melstrom on thu 6 oct 11
Clayart Digest - 4 Oct 2011 to 5 Oct 2011 (#2011-276)I have created an =3D
instructional page on my site showing how to make an inexpensive vacuum =3D
hand suction device for picking up and glazing ceramics. Included is a =
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brief 30-second video showing the vacuum hand in use, dipping 3 vases. I =
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think that it is worth clicking on the link just to see the video. =3D
Thanks
http://www.handspiral.com/Vacuum_Hand.htm
Robert Santerre on thu 6 oct 11
Hello Bill,
These are great instructions! I have the Axner/Laguna Glaze Hand (now appx=
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13 years old). Works like a charm. Probably THE most useful tool in my
glaze room (with the exception of my hand drill stirrer).
I have two questions:
1. Do you have any idea about the longevity of the Harbor Freight vacuum
pump?
2. Do you have any idea about the vacuum strength of your DIY device? Wit=
h
the Axner/Laguna Glaze Hand I am able to pick-up and rotate vertically 180
degrees large bisqued bowls (16-18" diameter made with 10 lbs of clay).
These are pretty heavy pieces even at the bisqueware stage and admittedly a=
t
first I was very cautious about lifting and rotating such a piece, but
surprisingly (to me) the vacuum is strong enough to do this and it makes
glazing such pieces a much, much easier and cleaner task.
Again I can't praise the vacuum hand tool enough. If yours works as well
the Axner/Laguna device my hat's off to you and these instructions are a
real service to the clay community.
P.S. I hold no financial interest in the Axner/Laguna company.
Bob
Bob & Ginny Santerre
Arrowsic Island Pottery
344 Old Stage Road
Arrowsic, ME 04530
(207) 443-5858
aipots@gwi.net
www.arrowsicislandpottery.com
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From: Clayart [mailto:Clayart@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On Behalf Of William
Melstrom
Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 11:29 AM
To: Clayart@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Vacuum Hand, home-made
Clayart Digest - 4 Oct 2011 to 5 Oct 2011 (#2011-276)I have created an
instructional page on my site showing how to make an inexpensive vacuum han=
d
suction device for picking up and glazing ceramics. Included is a brief
30-second video showing the vacuum hand in use, dipping 3 vases. I think
that it is worth clicking on the link just to see the video. Thanks
http://www.handspiral.com/Vacuum_Hand.htm
Pottery by John on fri 7 oct 11
A question for any of you using a vacuum hand for glazing. Have you used it
in conjunction with glazing for single fired work? I am wondering if there
are any issues with the grip of the gasketed end with bone dry clay, or wit=
h
the vacuum pressure weakening the clay. If you use it for both bisque ware
and single fire ware, how does it compare in use?
Regards,
John Lowes
Sandy Springs, Georgia
http://wynhillpottery.weebly.com/
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