Craig Clark on fri 12 apr 02
In case anyone missed it, I have the same opinion about the small North Star
extruder. I'm just not happy with it. Though I do like the slab roller built
by North Star that I own.
Craig Dunn Clark
619 East 11 1/2 st
Houston, Texas 77008
(713)861-2083
mudman@hal-pc.org
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From: "SAM YANCY"
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Sent: Friday, April 12, 2002 7:34 PM
Subject: Re: Need Opinions on extruders
> I absolutly agree. I made a big mistake. Have used it only twice because
of the
> pressure required to extrude anything.. Anyone want to buy one cheap? Sam
>
> becky schroeder wrote:
>
> > i have a north star extruder but i wouldn't buy another one. it works
great
> > if you can get baby poo soft clay but i rarely can and at the stiffness
that
> > is perfect for throwing the thing gets very constipated. practically
gives
> > you a hernia and or hemroid getting it to extrude.
> >
> > spoken like the old nurse that i am.
> >
> > becky schroeder
> >
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Working Potter on sun 14 apr 02
Are you referring to thee one called Big Blue with the circular wheel?
In a message dated 4/13/2002 7:18:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
thump@SHREVE.NET writes:
>
> If you all are using the blue northstar square extruders, I use one every
> day for handles...yep, it don't like hard clay...but then it does say
right
> there on the instructions printed on the extruder, rule #2 I think, "USE
> SOFT CLAY" right there above "DO NOT SWING ON HANDLE"...related? probably
> so!
>
Paul Bailey / Janet Moe on wed 17 apr 02
I use my small North Star extruder all the time, mostly for coils and
handles. The
only time I have noticed the tearing is if I have some dry clay attached to
the
barrel somewhere. I use a heavily grogged clay and get great coils. I do not
use
overly soft clay, just my usual. I am quite happy with the extruder and
would
recommend it, unless you are looking to use it for larger projects then you
would
want to look at a larger extruder.
Janet, on the British Columbia coast, enjoying the daffodils
Cindi Anderson wrote:
> But, I have found that if the clay is too soft, it doesn't make a smooth
> edge when it comes out, it kind of tears.
Jim V Brooks on wed 17 apr 02
I have a Northstar and use one at school... I would NOT buy another
one.!!!.
The last one i bought for school is a Bailey..and i believe it is far
superior to the North Star.. You can make dies from metal, wood, or
plastic... it holds a lot more clay and it extrudes smoothly.. Have not had
any tearing of clay yet .. hard or soft. !
Also, several years ago North Star produced some dies that were cut
"off-center" and would not extrude correctly.. To their credit, they did
send me new dies..free of charge--. However, some dealers still have some
of the old defective dies in stock..I have purchased several dies for school
that are the old defective design. And.. North Star has not answered my
Emails asking for replacement..I has sent several emails asking for
direction
for return and/or replacement.. They ignore my request.
Jim in Denton
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