Grinders, Grinder Kits and other Grinding Media

Creative Industries Grinding Belts and Grinder Kit

This method uses a 3 inch wide silicon carbide grinding belts. These belts slide over a special 8 inch diameter rubber-backed grinder. This grinder is mounted on an arbor shaft which is installed on the shaft of a 1/3 HP motor, complete with cord and switch. Because of the flexability of the belt and rubber backing, this system grinds the entire bottom of the piece smooth as silk. Very quick- 2 seconds per mug bottom.

Grinder Kit (Item #A149270): Includes Grinder, Arbor Shaft and Motor, one Grinding Belt, one dust mask and one pair of safety glasses. Ships in 20"x11"x13" box.

List Price: $399.00 Axner Low Price: $350.00

"Green Wheel" Silicon Carbide Bench Wheel

This grinding wheel will allow you to grind glaze or flaws off your finished pottery with remarkable ease. Your pottery stays cooler while being ground than with other types of grinding wheels, thus there is less cracking and chipping. We get rave reviews for this product! 6 inches x 3/4 inch.

WARNINGS: 1. Wear face shield and safety goggles or glasses when using this wheel. This applies to ALL people in work area. 2. DO NOT exceed RPM marked on wheel (4140 RPM for a 6 inch wheel). 3. If wheel is dropped, dispose of it at once. Hair line fractures endanger operator. 4. Use machine guard with this wheel. 5. DO NOT use larger wheel than the machine is designed for. 6. Always use backing pad of correct size. Pad must NEVER be smaller than fiber and paper backed discs diameter.

Grinding Disks

This method uses 13 inch diameter grinding discs with a peel-off adhesive backing. You affix this disc to any 13 inch bat which is then attached to the wheel head. Grinding is done at the highest wheel head speed. The 50 grit takes off material fastest (including small glaze drips) while the 80 grit gives the smoothest finish. These discs have relatively slow production rates, example - 10 seconds per mug bottom.

Scotch Brite Cleaning Pad

These durable plastic wool pads are ideal for cleaning greenware. Pads measure 6" x 9" x 1/4".

The Grinder

There is finally a cheap, easy, and convenient way to take care of the rough bottoms, sharp edges and all the little blips that seem to sprout out in the fire. "The Grinder" works and we guarantee it or your money back. "The Grinder" is formulated in a way so that as it is used, a portion of it gradually wears away, constantly exposing a new cutting surface. Just wet the grinder, along with your pot and rub away. After smoothness is obtained, rinse pot with water. This method creates less dust, and is thus healthier than other grinding methods. 2 inch top diameter, 3 inch bottom diameter, 1.75 inches thick.