that will depend on the size of the slab roller and the diameter of the rollers; you'll figure it out as you go... maybe assemble the table and rollers and use a length of string to run it as I ran it w cable then go get a little more than that length of the cable you want to use
yes it works well; not as precise as I imagine the final welded metal with metal rollers will work.. but it suite me for the amount and size of slab work I do
@@newearthclaypottery I am thinking of making one! copying the idea of 2 pvc pipes, filling it with concrete to make sold . Attach both of them to the same side holders. Make the lower one as a drive by adding handle to the side. While The upper piper will move up and down for variable thickness!! What do you think?
@@mibrahi05 well a crank on lower (possibly smaller one for more 'leverage') roller seems like a good idea.. but it's easier to just change thickness by lowering and raising the bed than trying to create a rising upper roller. I wish you success
Its amazing that something posted so long ago is still useful today. Just finished making my own slab roller after watching this video. So wonderful of you to post it all those years ago. Works perfect and I'm sure the grand children are going to love it! (they hate the roller pin)
oh funny about the grand kids; I feel glad it worked out for you. I always intended this one to be my 'working prototype'.. but it actually works fine for what I do. Be sure to add plenty of structure under the table top for nice even slabs. I believe someone else posted the same design but used oak boards and filled the rollers w concrete.. both great improvements. I wish you well edward
hello Sara, I used mostly 1x6 boards, 2x4s under table top for strength; masonite sheets to govern slab thickness. also 5" PVC pipe steel cable, cable clamps, "I" bolts with wing nuts to tension rollers and a wooden dowel through holes to turn the top roller. hope that helps
I've always been able to "create" impressionable pieces of work/art, but only in wood or using wood. At Yuba College I saw some beautiful pieces of pottery on display. Thinking,'I can do that, I want to learn how to do this'. I'm in my first semester of ceramics. I've got to tell Everyone, "It's not as easy as it looks". My hat is off to all of you gifted artists who create such beautiful pieces. My fellow students consist of some of those "special" artists and my instructor, Glen who is also gifted. I am honored to be in this class with such people. The only time I felt comfortable throwing was when I did as Glen suggested, I closed my eyes and feel the clay. WAS AWESOME. I'll keep trying if allowed
This looks great! I’m wondering if you could tell me if you think I could use a variable speed sewing machine motor for the wheel. They sell on Amazon. Enduro electric servo sewing machine motor 550 watt. Thank you for your input!
hello Nancy, just noticed your question. From what I see about those motors it appears they have the power... 550 watts is about 3/4hp. Find the best deal. I saw a motor and speed control for like $40.00. It's deff worth a try. I wish you the best. Let me know how it workd out
Thanks. I also have a consew sewing machine clutch motor with small pulley on the shaft, however I am not sure how I could make that work for pottery wheel?!?
Hi Rustic35, I believe I show that .. sheets of tin cover the motor) perhaps in part 2?.. offspray I don't worry about I do not center fast as some do and larger pieces work slow; you can control a lot of that by wiping the wheel head or bat before the water gets to the edge.. then clean up right after done throwing
hello Mikayla I used an old bonded rubber coupling I had laying around but there are many different kinds a person can use: solid, U joint types also some other flexible types also made with rubber though different than this one
Thank you. You're video was very informational. I'm going to use a treadmill motor. I'm going to buy a Lockerbie wheel head. I'm trying to decide how I am going to set it up using the pulley system.
try Hobby Lobby I believe they can find you a small variable speed motor of the type used in model remote controlled cars and air plains they likely have miniature shafts gears pulleys sprockets belts chains and bearings too
Wow this tip worked great! Just beginning my journey, saw this video last night and tried it on the cup I made last night. I typically throw a thinner bottom which has been somewhat of a problem carving the foot and this tip worked wonderfully. Thank you for sharing this. 🙂
I have been dreaming of making my own die cutting machine. I did figure out how to make one that uses a lever after watching many RU-vid videos. I still kept wondering what it takes to make one that uses a roller. Thank you very much for posting this video. Now I know that I am one step - a HUGE step - closer to making my dream come true, alhamdulillah! I like that it truly is so easy. May Allah reward you for generously sharing your knowledge.
hello diane I used an inverted plastic tub lid; I cut a slot to get it past the shaft under wheelhead then calked around that. Plus I don't let slip accumulate much
Where on earth do you find salvage things like that variable speed reducer? Are there stores that specialize in that? I don't even know where to begin finding something like that. what kind of salvage yard?
using foam bat head, wooden roller, home made trimming tool from rake tine wooden dowel and copper pipe ferrule; home made single speed (80 RPM) wheel from gearhead motor, 30 Gal. drum for frame and AMACO recessed wheel head
I like it..........of course! This was my first 'official' interview. Its good practice.........and I sure need it! I am still competing for landspeed records with the TRIUMPH CUB and now with a HONDA CB750.
to make drum more rigid add caps to each end and fill with tightly packed mud before second cap there is a guy on youtube that does wood working that made a thikness planer that has a bed adjustment design you might barrow so you can do away with the extra planks. it is also very inventive in its design. By using simple geometry he has it to were he can adjust it a little or a lot as his need dictates.
Now I like this one simple design and operation sweet only thing I would do different would be to make it table top or with fold away legs as I have a very small work shop so Foot print is always a worry. Great idea.
+John Gleeson Hi John that's a great Idea. Actually this is only a working prototype; I have a couple steel rollers about same diameter as these PVC pipes I plan to use on the final version
