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Pottery Wheel Bats
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Versa-Bat System
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The Versa-Bat System includes a Permanent
Master Bat, three 6” and three 8” removable bats. Indestructible unit
that’s easy to use! Choose the holes on the Master bat that fit your bat
pins and place on the wheel head. To use the 8” bat, make sure the 8”
square is facing up. When switching to the 6” bat, simply flip the unit
over. When your piece is finished, insert a flat tool in the slot to pry
off the removable bat. All 6” and 8” bats are made of 3/8” Medex®.
10 Year Warranty on Master unit with normal usage.
- Versa Bat System
- $74.88
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The Versa-Bat System Bat Inserts
Buy additional Vera-Bat System bats in packs of 5 at low prices
today.
- Versa Bat Insert 5 Pack
- New!
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New
Product!!
12" BatMate
14" BatMate |
NEW Batmate™
Grippers are the perfect solution for annoying bat jitter and
warping.
- Place Batmate™ below
your problem bats on the wheel and instantly your warped or
jittering bats become stable.
- Simply soak the Batmate in water, wring out the excess, lay the
Batmate on your wheelhead, and put the bat on top.
Available in 2 sizes: 12"
diameter and 14" diameter
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Speedball Bats
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New
Product!!
Speedball Colored
Bats
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Speedball Products has done it again with their
new line of colored bats. Choose from the Blue 12", Green 7.5" or the
Orange 14" colored Speedball Bat.
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Speedball Bats on Sale!
Speedball Bats
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The "Easy Lift Rim" makes removing the bat from
the wheel head simple in one easy motion that won’t disturb your pot
These injection molded plastic bats are long lasting-maintain their
shape and size Speedball Bats fit all wheel bat pin holes spacing Unique
Speedball Bat ribs add strength and durability Ribs grab onto clay rings
easily for throwing on wheels without bat pin holes
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Wonderbats/ Wonderbat Adapter System
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Wonderbat
Wonderbat Adapter System
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WonderBats perform similar to plaster in
that there is no need to wire off. WonderBats are made from1/2" thick
material and thus resists warping and are very durable. All bats are
drilled for standard 3/8" diameter pins on 10" centers and now have
reinforced grommets in the pin hole.
The Square Bat Adapater, for use with the
6" square bats, is 14" in diameter. The Square Bat adapter can be
purchased as a set with (6) 6" square bats.
Use
* To get the clay to stick to WonderBats when they are new, wipe the
throwing surface of the WonderBat with a wet sponge and then wipe off
any excess moisture with a dry towel.
* When throwing on WonderBats there is no need to wire-off. When the
clay reaches the leather-hard stage it will release from the WonderBat.
* WonderBats do not need to be waterproofed, in fact we strongly
recommend against it. The material they are made out of is extremely
water resistant, but is also porous, which it why they perform similar
to plaster. If they are sealed or waterproofed it can greatly reduce, or
eliminate, their ability to release when the clay becomes leather-hard.
Cleaning
* We do not recommend cleaning WonderBats when dry by scraping them due
the hazards associated with clay dust.
* When washing WonderBats, be sure to moisten both surfaces equally. A
mild detergent can be used if needed. They can be fully immersed if
desired.
* WonderBats should be dried on edge with adequate spacing between them.
A dish rack works well for this.
* Do not lay WonderBats flat when
drying them. This can lead to them becoming dished.
If this happens, thoroughly wet both surfaces of the affected WonderBat
and dry on edge as described above.
Storage
* WonderBats should be thoroughly dried, as described above, before
storage.
* WonderBats can be stored on edge or flat as desired.
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Shimpo
Aspire Wonderbat
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Shimpo Aspire
Wonderbat
Wonderbat Detail |
NEW WonderBat made exclusively for the
Shimpo Aspire by Rocky Mountain Wood Masters!
• No need to wire off, Clay will release when leather-hard
• Made from ½” thick recycled material
• Resist warping, extremely durable
• Reinforced grommets in the pin holes
• Finger slots and beveled edge for easy removal from the wheel head
***PLEASE
NOTE, THIS WILL ONLY FIT THE SHIMPO ASPIRE POTTERY WHEEL!!!
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North
Star Bats |
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Duron Bat
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Often called "Masonite" these bats are
1/4" thick, smooth on both sides, oil tempered, and least expensive.
They do require care-- they must be stored dry and reversed with
each use to prevent warping. Pin holes are 10" apart.
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HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)
Plastic Bat
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By far our most popular bats, these 1/4"
thick bats have a matte finish on both sides to hold and release
clay more easily; plus the pin holes are drilled all the way through
for ease of use. These are permanent, no-maintenance bats that
are nearly indestructible and will never warp. Pin holes are
10" apart.
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Universal
Bat w/ 10 Inserts
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All production bats but one are simply flat
circles intended for wheel heads with two batpins. The
exception is the Universal Insert Bat which saves space when making
pieces with a small footprint. The outer bat is 1/2" thick
Medex and the inserts are 1/4" Duron which fit flush with the top of
the outer bat. Inserts remove easily yet fit snugly enough that the
cavity stays free of clay and slurry.
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Hydro-Bat
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The Hydro-Bat is made of gypsum cement which
makes it nearly ten times stronger then conventional plaster bats,
with a similar water absorption rate.
No longer will you cut through the bottom of your piece with a
dangerous wire tool.
With the Hydro-Bat you won't need a wire tool. Just simply allow your
thrown form to stiffen and easily lift it off the surface. You know
that annoying little wobble you get when you use a plastic bat, well
the Hydro-Bat has solved that problem. Cast into the bottom of the
bat are
two hard rubber grommets that assure a snug fit on all standard (3/8")
bat pin heads. This will allow you to use the Hydro-Bat on just
about every potter's wheel out there.
So melt down those plastic bats and set aside your plaster to make
room in your studio and classroom for the new Hydro-Bat.
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Duron Paddle Bat
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Often called "Masonite" these bats are1/4" thick, smooth on both
sides, oil tempered, and least expensive. The Paddle Bat has a 8" x
8" work surface with a 5" handle. They are great for handbuilding
and transporting work from the wheel to drying racks. They do
require care-- they must be stored dry and reversed with each
use to prevent warping.
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Medex Bat
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Wood product without formaldehyde, 3/8" thick.
Handles clay like wood or Duron. Water proof, no warping,
extremely strong. Will not degrade like particle board. More expensive
but PERMANENT.
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AMACO BRENT BAT MOBILE
List Price $395.00
Our Price $348.88 |
New and improved design!
Welded support rails offer added strength and stability and side frames
include holes to adjust the top two rails for holding larger diameter
bats (see inset photos above).
This strong steel cart glides on 4" diameter rubber swivel casters and
is a great place to store your unused bats. Once in place the casters
can be locked to prevent rolling. It holds up to 90 - 14" bats, with
adjustable shelves for almost any size bat and a top shelf that can be
used on a ware cart. And to keep them securely in place, the Batmobile
includes the Brent BatBrace (see photo). Acting like a "bookend", the
BatBrace keeps up to 50 12" or 14" Plasti-bats from sliding. BatBrace
also sold individually if more than one is desired, click
here for more information.
Bats (shown in photo) not included in price. The
frame is powder coated for greater durability and improved scratch and
corrosion resistance. Assembled
dimensions: 47 3/4" wide, 36" high, 14 1/2" deep.
1-YEAR WARRANTY
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maco
Brent Bat Mobile List Price $395.00 Our Price
$348.88
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Bat
Pins |
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- Standard Bat Pins (~7/8" Long)
- $2.75 pair
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- Bat Pins for Thomas Stuart Wheels (~1.25"
Long)
- $2.75 pair
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