The R205 Middle Ridge XL Handheld Clay Extruder from DiamondCore® Tools has an angled, stainless-steel blade that leaves clean edges and pulls through clay effortlessly to create a larger handle shape that slopes up to a centered middle ridge. This extra-large extruder re-creates our popular R5 extruder shape.
DESCRIPTION:
- Slices through a slab to make a shape with a sloping, center middle ridge
- Angled, stainless-steel blade leaves clean edges and pulls through clay effortlessly
- 4 3/8-inch (11 cm)-long hardwood handle
- Great for feet, handles, and more
- Adjustable-depth ski controls the thickness of the cut
- Thumb screw allows for easy ski adjustment
- Max approx. blade width 27 mm X height 23 mm
- Min approx. blade width 25 mm X height 17 mm
- Wood grain may vary
USES/BENEFITS:
- Ideal for hand-builders and useful for throwers
- Consistent shape and adjustable thickness
- So easy to use; avoid all that pulling
- Works on a variety of clay types
- Always-sharp stainless-steel blade won’t rust or shatter
- A variety of basic and intricate shapes are available
CAUTIONS:
- Not designed to be used with extremely wet or sticky clay
- Use all safety precautions
- Keep out of the reach of children
TIP:
For best results, use these foot and handle-making tools when the clay is not extremely wet or sticky. The clay tool blade should be clean and dry. Ideally, pull the extrusion up and out as it is being formed or fold back the sides of the slab so the extrusion pops up and out.
