Patrick Cross on wed 12 jul 06
Hmmm, I wonder what a bat made from Corian would be like...if you could get
connected with a kitchen and bath contractor that installed those kind of
materials. Come to think of it, about a year ago I saw an eBay auction for
a whole stack of those sink cut-outs posted by just such a contractor. On
the other end of the spectrum I've seen some potters throw on simple
cardboard discs for smaller vessels and that worked just fine.
I'd be a little wary of using Formica if you are referring to the kind of
counter top that has a particle board core. I think those little bits of
wood might find their way into your clay body...kind of like if at all
possible keep glass ware out of the studio. It's an interesting game to
play though...who else out there makes things that have flat round discs as
a waste by-product I wonder.....
Patrick cross (cone10soda)
On 7/12/06, Lynn Goodman Porcelain Pottery
wrote:
>
> Another place to look is at the shop of someone who makes formica
> countertops. The sink cut-out is usually a nice-sized round piece of
> formica, which you can then drill holes into.
>
> Lynn
>
>
> On Jul 12, 2006, at 12:56 PM, Patrick Cross wrote:
>
> > I just thought I'd throw this idea out there because I hadn't thought
> > of it
> > until my neighbor threw one away. Back in college I spent several
> > hours on
> > a band saw cutting out bats from some old kitchen cabinet doors out of
> > my
> > folks place. Yesterday I spied in the trash pile of a neighbor who is
> > moving a 'store-bought' Birch plywood disc...3/4" X 24". I think I've
> > seen
> > these before at places like Michael's or other craft stores and meant
> > to be
> > used for making simple end tables. I don't know what they cost but
> > maybe it
> > would be worth looking into if you need bats and don't have access to
> > a band
> > saw. The ones I made years ago turned out OK but there's no way I
> > could
> > match the perfect circle of the one I hauled out of the trash.
> >
> > Incidentally the manufacturer's label in still on it...States
> > Industries,
> > UPC code #91489 99007.
> >
> > Another thought...there may be some way to purchase seconds from
> > whoever
> > makes these things.
> >
> > Patrick Cross (cone10soda)
> >
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Patrick Cross on wed 12 jul 06
I just thought I'd throw this idea out there because I hadn't thought of it
until my neighbor threw one away. Back in college I spent several hours on
a band saw cutting out bats from some old kitchen cabinet doors out of my
folks place. Yesterday I spied in the trash pile of a neighbor who is
moving a 'store-bought' Birch plywood disc...3/4" X 24". I think I've seen
these before at places like Michael's or other craft stores and meant to be
used for making simple end tables. I don't know what they cost but maybe it
would be worth looking into if you need bats and don't have access to a band
saw. The ones I made years ago turned out OK but there's no way I could
match the perfect circle of the one I hauled out of the trash.
Incidentally the manufacturer's label in still on it...States Industries,
UPC code #91489 99007.
Another thought...there may be some way to purchase seconds from whoever
makes these things.
Patrick Cross (cone10soda)
Lynn Goodman Porcelain Pottery on wed 12 jul 06
Another place to look is at the shop of someone who makes formica
countertops. The sink cut-out is usually a nice-sized round piece of
formica, which you can then drill holes into.
Lynn
On Jul 12, 2006, at 12:56 PM, Patrick Cross wrote:
> I just thought I'd throw this idea out there because I hadn't thought
> of it
> until my neighbor threw one away. Back in college I spent several
> hours on
> a band saw cutting out bats from some old kitchen cabinet doors out of
> my
> folks place. Yesterday I spied in the trash pile of a neighbor who is
> moving a 'store-bought' Birch plywood disc...3/4" X 24". I think I've
> seen
> these before at places like Michael's or other craft stores and meant
> to be
> used for making simple end tables. I don't know what they cost but
> maybe it
> would be worth looking into if you need bats and don't have access to
> a band
> saw. The ones I made years ago turned out OK but there's no way I
> could
> match the perfect circle of the one I hauled out of the trash.
>
> Incidentally the manufacturer's label in still on it...States
> Industries,
> UPC code #91489 99007.
>
> Another thought...there may be some way to purchase seconds from
> whoever
> makes these things.
>
> Patrick Cross (cone10soda)
>
> _______________________________________________________________________
> _______
> Send postings to clayart@lsv.ceramics.org
>
> You may look at the archives for the list or change your subscription
> settings from http://www.ceramics.org/clayart/
>
> Moderator of the list is Mel Jacobson who may be reached at
> melpots@pclink.com.
>
>
Lynn Goodman
Fine Porcelain Pottery
548 Court St.
Brooklyn, NY 11231
718-858-6920
Cell 347-526-9805
www.lynngoodmanporcelain.com
David Hendley on thu 13 jul 06
My particle board-backed Formica sink cut-out bats are
30+ years old. On many of them, the Formica is worn off
down to the brown under-layer which is the basis for
all plastic laminates. The particle board was never sealed.
Just in the last year or two, a few of them have started
shedding a few little bits - no big deal, and I think I've gotten
my 25 cents-per-bat money's worth.
Of course, since bat pins stink, and are the worse possible
way to hold bats on a wheelhead, my bats attach with
cleats around the perimeter of the bats, and they all still fit
perfectly tight.
David Hendley
Maydelle, Texas
david(at)farmpots(dot)com
"EXTRUDE IT! Getting the Most From
Your Clay Extruder" available at
http://www.farmpots.com
Lynn Goodman Porcelain Pottery on thu 13 jul 06
> I'd be a little wary of using Formica if you are referring to the kind
> of
> counter top that has a particle board core. I think those little bits
> of
> wood might find their way into your clay body...kind of like if at all
> possible keep glass ware out of the studio. It's an interesting game
> to
> play though...who else out there makes things that have flat round
> discs as
> a waste by-product I wonder.....
The ones I have are old and made with plywood. They are formica on both
sides and have held up really well over time. I don't know if there are
different levels of quality in formica, or if they are all on
particleboard now.
I now throw exclusively on plaster bats, and I have way fewer problems
with warpage from uneven drying. The pots also pop off at just the
right dampness to trim. I'm much happier now! (It doesn't take much to
make me happy!)
Lynn
Lynn Goodman
Fine Porcelain Pottery
548 Court St.
Brooklyn, NY 11231
718-858-6920
Cell 347-526-9805
www.lynngoodmanporcelain.com
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