pdp1@EARTHLINK.NET on wed 28 may 03
Hi Leland,
This sounds like a very good idea and one as deserves to be
available to be used and enjoyed...be great to have...
Good luck getting it realized!
Regards!
Phil
lasvegas
----- Original Message -----
From: "Leland G. Hall"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 11:38 AM
Subject: OF POSSIBLE INTEREST OT RAKUISTS
> Hello list;
> I have been rakuing full time for several years. I work
alone, no help with
> kiln lids. There has been a dificulity removing bottle
forms from kilns.
> Particularly my top loaders. Can't get tongs down a
skinny, flared neck,
> and don't like trying to grab pots around tumescent
(sp)bellies, or around
> delicate necks. Besides, I like to be able to grab pots
one handed, as
> like I said, I work alone. Since I have considerable metal
working skills,
> I went to work on a...........
>
> Solution:
>
> I have invented a tool, which so far, has been extremely
sucsessful for
> this endeavor. These devices are not tongs or any
variation of tongs. I
> can lift bottle shaped forms, of any size, with this tool,
one handed.
> This device is particularly efficient when used with top
loading kilns, and
> is probably not even needed for top hat kilns, when the
mature ware is
> exposed more thoroughly. However, I see how a useful
version could be made
> for this purpose.
>
> Questions:
>
> Do other Rakuists see a need or demand for such a device?
>
> Might it be worthwhile to develop this idea for
manufacturing, and see if I
> can make a few bucks?
>
> Might the established ceramic supply companys be
interested?
>
> Should I try to patent this?
>
> I am anxious to see how much interest there is this. Sure
is handy for
> me. I love the darn thing, and am going to be working on
some variations
> and different sizes.
>
> Thanks for listening, Hope you all hav'ing a great day!!
>
> Leland Hall
> Before The Wheel Enterprises
> Raku Pottery and Sculpture
> La Pine, OR, USA
>
>
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