Pottery Wheel Accessories

North Star Equipment

North Star Equipment produces precision-made bats of high-quality materials.

Duron - Often called "Masonite" is 1/4 inch thick, smooth on both sides, oil tempered, and least expensive.  These bats do require care-- they must be stored dry  and reversed with each use to prevent warping. Pin holes are 10" apart.

• 13" Round Only     $4.95 each, $45.00 per box of 10
• 15" Round  $4.45 each, $42.95 per box of 10

Duron 13 inch Bat -- $4.95 Box of 13 inch Duron Bats -- $45.00 Duron 15 inch Bat -- $4.45 Box of 15 inch Duron Bats -- $42.95

North Star Equipment

HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) Plastic - By far our most popular bats, these 1/4 inch 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.

• 15" Round    $9.50 each, $87.00 per box of 10
• 13" Round Only  $6.95 each, $62.00 per 10

HDPE 13 inch Bat -- $6.95 Box of 10 - HDPE 13 inch Bats -- $62.00 HDPE 15 inch Bat -- $9.50 Box of 10 - HDPE 15 inch Bats -- $87.00

Giffin Grip

After a simple one-time adjustment, the Giffin Grip quickly snaps on and off your wheel. It halves the time previously spent in trimming and makes practical trimming shapes that would otherwise have been left untrimmed. 

Giffin Grip

$149.95

 Elephant Ear Throwing Sponges:

Roughly triangular in shape, approx. ˝" thick, and perfectly suited for throwing!  Available in 4 sizes:

'Silk' Sponges

These sponges have a fuller profile (1"-2") and are great for detail work and handbuilding.  Available in 4 sizes:

Sea Wool Sponges

These larger sponges have a more open pore structure and are useful for texturing, cleaning, and general use.  Soft and squeezable!

Shimpo’s banding wheels are used for decorating, sculpting, carving and hand building. Designed to provide reliably smooth and even rotation for the most delicate applications. It's no wonder they are the banding wheel of choice for studio artists, production potters and classrooms alike. In four different models, we offer a selection of wheelhead diameters and heights. All of these models feature ball bearing rotation and are some of the best banding wheels on the market.

Available Models: BW-30M | BW-25H | BW-25L | BW-22L | BW-18L

•  Solid Cast-Iron Construction / This heavy duty construction ensures many years of use and will hold a spin and stay in place as needed
   

•  Sealed Ball Bearings / Extra smooth and even rotation – no wobbling or sticking
   

• One-Piece Design / Will not come apart when lifted
   

•  Top Grade Paint Coating / Rust-resistant
   

• One Year Warranty / Peace of mind

Model	BW-30M	BW-25H	BW-25L	BW-22L	BW-18L
DIAMETER	11 3/4"	9 7/8"	9 7/8"	8 3/4"	7"
HEIGHT	4 3/4"	7 1/2"	2 1/4"	2 1/4"	2 1/4"
SHIP WEIGHT	28 lbs	19 lbs	15 lbs	13 lbs	6.50 lbs
RETAIL	$99	$85	$74	$53	$48
OUR PRICE	$89.50	$76.50	$66.50	$47.50	$42.50

 

  Shimpo BW-30M Banding Wheel -- $89.50 Shimpo BW-25H Banding Wheel -- $76.50 Shimpo BW-25L Banding Wheel -- $66.50 Shimpo BW-22L Banding Wheel -- $47.50 Shimpo BW-18L Banding Wheel -- $42.50

Apron W/ Legs: $14.95

Apron: $9.95

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