Allyson May on fri 14 may 04
I use bubble levels all of the time when trimming on a chuck! Great =
little tools. Got em hanging right next to my wheel for easy access. =
Also use em to make sure the bowls of stemmed chalices are centered and =
level on the stem before attaching. Any tool (no matter who or what its =
actually made for) that makes my life less complicated is a great tool =
for me.
tried tapping.
can't do it.
i've been shown how.
practiced; a lot.
still practice; sometimes.
ends in frustration; hair pulling.
get out my level.
all is right with the world.
nuff said.
Sorry Mel, couldn't resist a little rib poking this morning!
Peace,
Allyson May
Stoney Creek Pottery
Bloomington, Indiana
John Kudlacek on fri 14 may 04
Dear Allyson
Been there. Been frustrated with learining to tap center too. Was
misdirected by being told to watch the pot as it revolved and tap on side
that protruded nearest the periphery of the wheel. Impossible. I don't
believe anyone's reflexes are that good unless they can catch arrows in
mid flight with their bare hands. I got the feel for it by approaching the
pot a little like I would centering a lump of clay. I made L's with both
hands (thumb and fore finger), palms down and let the pot kind of bounce
around between my hands. Miraculously, eventually the pot or practice
jelly jar would bounce on to center. Somehow I translated that technique
to one hand and to tap centering. I would be interested if it works for
you. Tap centering is especially valuable when the pot is a little out of
round. It seems to average things out, something a Giffin Grip cannot do.
Whistle while you wedge,
John in Topeka
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