elca branman on sun 14 dec 03
I would suggest a sailmaker, but I have a feeling that there are very few
sailmakers in Kansas!
Elca Branman
http://www.elcabranman.com
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C. A. Sanger on sun 14 dec 03
Does anyone have any alternative source ideas for some really thick
canvas-type material for my slab roller? The current canvas is in bad
shape, and a new one was priced at $90 plus shipping. Fabric stores
carry canvas that is too thin, and I haven't found any painter's drop
cloths thick enough either. C. A. Sanger
ShardRock Clay Studio <:)}}}><
Herington, Kansas
pdp1@EARTHLINK.NET on sun 14 dec 03
Hello C.A.,
You could try places as make Awnings, or cater to Maritime
interests. Too, heavier Canvas may be had mail-order I am
sure, from endless suppliers.
There should be some chance even that an Upoldstery supplier
in your area might have a few Bolts.
Sometimes called 'Duck' and spoken of as being so many
'pound'...the larger the pound the heavier it is...
Phil
Las Vegas
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Subject: Brent SRC Slab Roller Canvas
> Does anyone have any alternative source ideas for some
really thick
> canvas-type material for my slab roller? The current
canvas is in bad
> shape, and a new one was priced at $90 plus shipping.
Fabric stores
> carry canvas that is too thin, and I haven't found any
painter's drop
> cloths thick enough either. C. A. Sanger
>
> ShardRock Clay Studio <:)}}}><
> Herington, Kansas
>
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Butch Welch on sun 14 dec 03
Cotton Duck, various thickness, 100% cotton, samples supplied, no minimum
order requirements.
I did search, I have not used the product or the company.
http://americanhomeandhabitat.com/fabric_catagories/cotton_canvases.htm
Click the picture to review prices.
www.ahh.biz (American Home & Habitat)
Highway 5 South
Route 4 Box 86
Squires MO 65755
good luck, regards, Butch
Earl Brunner on sun 14 dec 03
You don't HAVE to use that canvas setup that comes on the Brent. Buy a
couple of replacement canvases for either a Bailey or a Northstar and
use them the same way you would in one of those machines, one on top and
one on the bottom. Place the clay in-between and roll away. Two
Northstar canvases cost about $15.00 at our local ceramic supply.
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Sanger
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2003 9:40 AM
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Subject: Brent SRC Slab Roller Canvas
Does anyone have any alternative source ideas for some really thick
canvas-type material for my slab roller? The current canvas is in bad
shape, and a new one was priced at $90 plus shipping. Fabric stores
carry canvas that is too thin, and I haven't found any painter's drop
cloths thick enough either. C. A. Sanger
ShardRock Clay Studio <:)}}}><
Herington, Kansas
Jon Brinley on sun 14 dec 03
C.A.,
You might try going to a large print shop in your area. Ask to =
speak to the shop foreman. Ask if you can have there old press blankets. =
One side is a canvas material, the other is made rubber. The rubber side =
up works great when glued (w/contact cement, or liquid nails) to a bat, =
and used for trimming. The canvas side works great for all kind of =
things related to pottery. They are about 1/8th " in thickness. And =
come in a variety of sizes depending on the press they are being used =
on. Most of the time they throw them in the garbage when the get a low =
spot on them.
They are also good for liners on your drying shelves. I use mine on my =
wedging table also. They clean up easy (hose em off ). Dry fairly fast, =
and most of all I get mine FREE.
Jon in Midland =20
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Subject: Brent SRC Slab Roller Canvas
Does anyone have any alternative source ideas for some really thick
canvas-type material for my slab roller? The current canvas is in bad
shape, and a new one was priced at $90 plus shipping. Fabric stores
carry canvas that is too thin, and I haven't found any painter's drop
cloths thick enough either. C. A. Sanger
ShardRock Clay Studio <:)}}}><
Herington, Kansas
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Lois on sun 14 dec 03
Find a place that makes awnings for windows and such, or a sail maker.
Can get great scraps, that are big enough for slab rollers!
Also this is usually tighter woven and smoother than regular canvas.
Lois
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On 12/14/03 12:40 PM, "C. A. Sanger" wrote:
> Does anyone have any alternative source ideas for some really thick
> canvas-type material for my slab roller? The current canvas is in bad
> shape, and a new one was priced at $90 plus shipping. Fabric stores
> carry canvas that is too thin, and I haven't found any painter's drop
> cloths thick enough either. C. A. Sanger
>
> ShardRock Clay Studio <:)}}}><
> Herington, Kansas
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logan johnson on sun 14 dec 03
Hey there C.A.,
Don't know what you have available to you in Kansas but, juts off the top of my (little pointy) head you might want to see if you can use canvas from awnings or maybe see if you can find someone who makes canvas sails for boats. I'm located in Washington st.
wi th a massive boating population so, if you start getting desperate let me know & I can do some looking around here for you. O.K.? good luck! remember, If youcan't take it easy, Take it anyway you can get it ! C-YA!
"C. A. Sanger" wrote:
Does anyone have any alternative source ideas for some really thick
canvas-type material for my slab roller? The current canvas is in bad
shape, and a new one was priced at $90 plus shipping. Fabric stores
carry canvas that is too thin, and I haven't found any painter's drop
cloths thick enough either. C. A. Sanger
ShardRock Clay Studio <:)}}}><
Herington, Kansas
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Frank Gaydos on sun 14 dec 03
CA,
Here is a contact near Philly.
They used to supply the sailing ships way back when.
Not sure if they have the weight of your slab roller but I buy very heavy
duty canvas by the yard.
Ten yards by 36 inches wide. They have a good selection of weights and
widths.
Good luck,
Frank Gaydos
Barnett Canvas Goods & Bag Company Inc.
1505 Chester Pike, Folcroft, PA 19032
(610) 534-2600
(610) 534-3777 (fax)
(800) 863-0039x. 0039 (toll-free)
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Subject: Brent SRC Slab Roller Canvas
> Does anyone have any alternative source ideas for some really thick
> canvas-type material for my slab roller? . C. A. Sanger
Vince Pitelka on sun 14 dec 03
> Does anyone have any alternative source ideas for some really thick
> canvas-type material for my slab roller? The current canvas is in bad
> shape, and a new one was priced at $90 plus shipping. Fabric stores
> carry canvas that is too thin, and I haven't found any painter's drop
> cloths thick enough either. C. A. Sanger
C.A. -
Most of the people who answered your question apparently are not familiar
with the Brent slab roller. You are looking for the strip of heavy canvas
which is attached to the slab roller bed at one end, and any canvas from
normal canvas and awning suppliers will not work for that. Even their
heaviest stuff is not heavy enough, and when cut to size it frays along the
edges. The canvas strip that comes on the Brents is 1/8" thick and it is
woven in that width. In other words, it is bound on both edges, so that it
does not fray until it starts to break down. That happens when the edges of
the strip are run over many many times by the rollers when the strip is not
alligned properly while rolling slabs.
What you need is commercial canvas belting, as is used on industrial
conveyors. I entered "canvas belting" on Google and got lots of listings,
including the Thomas Register site, which listed 31 suppliers of canvas
belting. Unfortunately, most of them do not seem to have websites, so it
might take some telephoning. Also, you might have trouble finding a
supplier that will sell you six feet of the stuff without charging you an
exhorbitant cutting fee. This stuff is very pricey, but I won't be
surprised if you find it for less than half the price Brent charges.
Good luck -
- Vince
Vince Pitelka
Appalachian Center for Craft
Tennessee Technological University
1560 Craft Center Drive, Smithville TN 37166
Home - vpitelka@dtccom.net
615/597-5376
Office - wpitelka@tntech.edu
615/597-6801 x111, FAX 615/597-6803
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Ingeborg Foco on mon 15 dec 03
I would suggest a sailmaker, but I have a feeling that there are very few
> sailmakers in Kansas!
>
> Elca Branman
Hi,
Obviously most of you have never sailed. During the "pirate" days sails
were made out of canvass. This is 2003 and sails are made out of Mylar and
other high tech fabrics that are lightweight and strong. Lightweight is the
most important thing for a sail to catch the wind and propel the boat.
Cheers.
Ingeborg
the Potter's Workshop & Gallery
P.O. Box 510
3058 Stringfellow Road
St. James City, Florida 33956
239-283-2775
Snail Scott on mon 15 dec 03
>"C. A. Sanger" wrote:
>Does anyone have any alternative source ideas for some really thick
>canvas-type material for my slab roller?
A lot of folks have been offering sources for cotton
duck. However, of the canvas under discussion is the
bolted-on top canvas for a Brent slabroller. It's
not just regular canvas, it's really heavy stuff,
about 1/8" thick at least. The only thing like it
I've seen elsewhere was on an old conveyor belt.
Sorry I can't suggest a source. Maybe some rubber
matting would work instead?
-Snail
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