David Hendley on fri 3 apr 98
Well, I, too, couldn't resist the the 'miricle sponge' demonstration
at NCECA. I've been using one for 3 days now.
There's just something not quite 'right' about it.
It gums up with slip too easily, and it's kinda hard
to hold onto. Too fine and slippery.
It runs out of lubrication on tall pots when making a pull
over about 12 inches.
I'm not dissatisfied. I'll use it for mugs and the like, and if it
lasts like it's 'spose to, I've spared the life of several sponges.
But for anything big or challenging, I'll reach for the real thing.
I came home with some other goodies, like a primo handmade brush.
Yeah, it's great, but what was I thinking? $48 for a brush? A small
brush? I need to go back and read all the 'brushmaking' posts from
a few months ago, and get 'Mark in Miami' to send me some bamboo
for handles.
How 'bout the $56 trimming tool? Yeah, it's nice to look at and feels
good, but at $56, I could have bought 20 regular trimming tools!
At $9 to be resharpened, that's 3 more regular tools each time.
I've used it a few times, and it IS a pleasure to use, but I sure don't
think I would have walked into a store and bought it.
All I can say is, thank goodness there was not a 'pocket fisherman'
or a 'veg-a-matic' (it slices! it dices!) booth at NCECA.
Still trying to get through the 8 pounds of printed material
I came home with,
David Hendley
Maydelle, Texas
hendley@sosweb.net
Jonathan Kaplan on sat 4 apr 98
>
>How 'bout the $56 trimming tool? Yeah, it's nice to look at and feels
>good, but at $56, I could have bought 20 regular trimming tools!
>At $9 to be resharpened, that's 3 more regular tools each time.
>I've used it a few times, and it IS a pleasure to use, but I sure don't
>think I would have walked into a store and bought it.
>
>
I just purchased a 56 dollar tool from Bison Studios for use in my mold
shop for tooling gutters in our RAM press molds. Sure it is the most
expensive trimming tool I have ever pruchased, but it is also by far the
best ever, and will far outlast any Kemper tool I have ever purchased. We
go through alot of Kemper loop tools in the plant. They wear out very
quickly and true, after resharpening them there is nothing left. I'd rather
have 2 of Phil's tools from Bison Studios anyday!! I'd buy their tools for
more money that will last years and provide a keen cutting edge over those
that don't anytime!
Jonathan
Jonathan Kaplan, president jonathan@csn.net
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maggie j jones on sat 4 apr 98
I sent a mesage a while back about using foam rubber from a foam and
fabric outlet...buy it by the sq. yd in different thicknesses.People use
it for cushions and mattresses. Cut it up for whatever you need,
wheelwork , cleanup... CHEAP...anybody else do this?
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JLHclay on sun 5 apr 98
Last year I purged my studio & hosted a swap meet for studio potters. Several
of us cleared out stuff, earned some $, net worked, & had the pleasure of
knowing others got what they needed cheap. Several potters who couldn't
participate decided to advertise their "stuff'" in the SACA newsletter
(Southern Arizona Clay Artists), they report good results.
>How 'bout the $56 trimming tool? Yeah, it's nice to look at and feels
>good, but at $56, I could have bought 20 regular trimming tools!
>t $9 to be re sharpened, that's 3 more regular tools each time.
>I've used it a few times, and it IS a pleasure to use, but I sure don't
>think I would have walked into a store and bought it.
>All I can say is, thank goodness there was not a 'pocket fisherman'
or a 'veg-a-matic' (it slices! it dices!) booth at NCECA.
>
dianne kirwin on sun 5 apr 98
thought i was the only one who used foam rubber sponges for
everything...have never bought any...just use stuff that comes as
packaging material...works great...doesn't disintegrate like natural
sponge...can't beat the price.
dianne
denver, colorado
Ritualpots on mon 6 apr 98
>I just purchased a 56 dollar tool from Bison Studios I'd rather
>have 2 of Phil's tools from Bison Studios anyday!!
Original message from Jonathan
I love my expensive Bison tools from Phil. But, one problem I've been trying
to solve . . . I have more "chattering" then with Kemper tools. Any
sugestions?
TIA, Debi
Dannon Rhudy on mon 6 apr 98
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message----------------------------
Well, I, .... came home with some other goodies, like a primo
handmade brush.
Yeah, it's great, but what was I thinking? $48 for a brush? ....
get 'Mark in Miami' to send me some bamboo for handles...
Aw, c'mon, David. I'll supply you with all the bamboo you could
use in a lifetime (and from Texas, yet) and a variety of materials
for the brush part - just whenever you make a couple of brushes
for yourself, make one for me...
Dannon Rhudy
potter@koyote.com (just back from taking down the Ceramics USA
show, which was not near as much fun as putting it up).
Cynthia Spencer on mon 6 apr 98
>I sent a mesage a while back about using foam rubber from a foam and
>fabric outlet...buy it by the sq. yd in different thicknesses.People use
>it for cushions and mattresses. Cut it up for whatever you need,
>wheelwork , cleanup... CHEAP...anybody else do this?
I use foam for making slab built plates. Lay leatherhard slabs on it and
fold up the sides. The foam allows air to circulate around it. I also use
it to bolster up pieces as I construct pieces. It's not as cheap as I'd
like--ie. garage sale prices--for the good stuff, but it's all relative.
Cynthia
David Hendley on tue 7 apr 98
Sure, Dannon, I'll be happy to make brushes for my Clayart buddies.
The only problem is,
You know when someone is looking at your pottery and
you overhear them telling their friend,
"I could do that".
It's always good for a laugh.
Well, right now, if he ever easedrops on Clayart,
our NCECA brush maker is having a good chuckle.
Am I right or am I right?
At 09:09 AM 4/6/98 EDT, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Aw, c'mon, David. I'll supply you with all the bamboo you could
>use in a lifetime (and from Texas, yet) and a variety of materials
>for the brush part - just whenever you make a couple of brushes
>for yourself, make one for me...
>
>Dannon Rhudy
>potter@koyote.com
David Hendley
Maydelle, Texas
hendley@sosweb.net
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