Ann Brink on thu 9 nov 06
Michael Wendt wrote:
particle board 33 years ago. They are still in
> great shape with tight bat pins because
> I coated them top, bottom and side with
> 3 coats of urethane finish.
> The face and back coatings are put on
> while the sheets are uncut. The edges
> and holes are finished after cutting and drilling.
> I have lately adopted Vince's cloth bat
> system for smaller items and especially
Michael...does this coating prevent absorption? I have used particle board
bats for years and like the absorption feature, but have to be careful about
scraping bits of the board when I clean off the remainder of clay after
removing a pot.
I also use the small canvas squares for mugs and small bowls. I let them
totally dry out between uses and when I'm ready to use them, do a quick
swish through my throwing water and pat them onto the particle board bat.
Ann Brink in Lompoc CA
(mostly about pottery)
Michael Wendt on thu 9 nov 06
Ann,
That is why they last so long
and don't warp.
Also, Tony mentioned that he has a hard
time matching the pins to the holes.
Even on large bats, I have just gotten
a sense of where the hole is and can
fit them on without much trouble.
Regards,
Michael Wendt
Wendt Pottery
2729 Clearwater Ave
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
USA
wendtpot@lewiston.com
www.wendtpottery.com
Wayne Seidl on fri 10 nov 06
There is a rather "inelegant" yet surprisingly simple method to making
sure one can find the hole (in a bat...shame on you!)
Draw a line in pencil across the center of the two bat pin holes on the
underside of the bat*. Where that hole hits the outer edge of the bat, take
a small rat-tail bastard (a round file, don't ask me, that's what it's
called) and file a slight depression into the edge of the bat on each side.
Voila'! Even a busy potter will be able to determine orientation of the bat
to the pins now.
*Like this: ------O----------------O--------
Best,
Wayne Seidl
-----Original Message-----
From: Clayart [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On Behalf Of Michael Wendt
Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 6:32 PM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Re: Urethane coating/bats
Ann,
That is why they last so long
and don't warp.
Also, Tony mentioned that he has a hard
time matching the pins to the holes.
Even on large bats, I have just gotten
a sense of where the hole is and can
fit them on without much trouble.
Regards,
Michael Wendt
Wendt Pottery
2729 Clearwater Ave
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
USA
wendtpot@lewiston.com
www.wendtpottery.com
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