hey i love your trimming tools :) i've tried to make my own but the metal seemed to be too flimsy so it would bounce or bend when i would try to use it. Are your tools a certain type of metal? or do you just try to find godd strong pieces to bend?
@albpoolshark what you really need is a high tensile steel.This will keep its edge a lot longer than ordinary steel. I have used ordinary steel but it does need a lot to keep the edge sharp especially if one is trimming coarse groggy clay. SL
@sleachpots oh cool because i love using the white 181 clay my school offers. So i should be alright with regular steel if i can't seem to get my hands on stronger materials
Hey, I was just wondering what got you started on pottery?! You are amazing at it and I wish I could do pottery. I have a feeling I would really enjoy it!
I'd have said you were sharpening the wrong direction on those tools, you want to sharpen onto the edge, which will remove any burrs, causing a better cutting edge. I dont know ...
How come the bowl you are trimming doesn't go flying off the wheel base?...I didn't see anything holding it in place other than the pressure from your hand on the bottom of the bowl.
I've always known I wanted to go into arts and crafts but never been sure which area in particular. Simon, how long did it take you to learn this? How aqnd where can I learn it myself? Im in Birmingham, UK
hi - I did an apprenticeship with my father David Leach from 1979-1984 . You can learn in a matter of months, depending if you have a wheel and the amount of practice you are prepared to give to it !!! SL
Your trimming tools are very unique. Not only this one, but also the large half-moon tool you used to round the bigger bowls in earlier videos. Does someone make these tools for you, or do you make them yourself?
I use whatever works for me either...these ones are just bent pieces of metal with some angles ground on them so they cut.Turning/trimming tools do need to be kept sharp as they get blunt through use. SL
I noticed his tools were unique as well... this just goes to show you that those trim tools I pay 10 bucks a piece for aren't going to make my pots any better! I think the homemade tools make it his work even more impressive.
hey i love your trimming tools :) i've tried to make my own but the metal seemed to be too flimsy so it would bounce or bend when i would try to use it. Are your tools a certain type of metal? or do you just try to find godd strong pieces to bend?
albpoolshark 1 year ago
@albpoolshark what you really need is a high tensile steel.This will keep its edge a lot longer than ordinary steel. I have used ordinary steel but it does need a lot to keep the edge sharp especially if one is trimming coarse groggy clay. SL
sleachpots 1 year ago
@sleachpots oh cool because i love using the white 181 clay my school offers. So i should be alright with regular steel if i can't seem to get my hands on stronger materials
albpoolshark 1 year ago
Hey, I was just wondering what got you started on pottery?! You are amazing at it and I wish I could do pottery. I have a feeling I would really enjoy it!
lilgymnasts84 1 year ago
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I'd have said you were sharpening the wrong direction on those tools, you want to sharpen onto the edge, which will remove any burrs, causing a better cutting edge. I dont know ...
TehSmeely 1 year ago
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TehSmeely 1 year ago
these videos are really very useful..i am learning from these..thanx man..
singhnehaify 2 years ago
How come the bowl you are trimming doesn't go flying off the wheel base?...I didn't see anything holding it in place other than the pressure from your hand on the bottom of the bowl.
plightfoot42 4 years ago
the "wet rim" is keeping it in place,
Silverjda 3 years ago
I've always known I wanted to go into arts and crafts but never been sure which area in particular. Simon, how long did it take you to learn this? How aqnd where can I learn it myself? Im in Birmingham, UK
nanas7787 4 years ago
hi - I did an apprenticeship with my father David Leach from 1979-1984 . You can learn in a matter of months, depending if you have a wheel and the amount of practice you are prepared to give to it !!! SL
sleachpots 4 years ago
You have got to be the best pot thrower ive ever seen you rock! :)
kirbysbob 4 years ago 4
nice
monkeykid101 4 years ago 3
Nice one!
Mariocesar 4 years ago 2
One word: Clever!
Eragonland 4 years ago
I'd realy love to try throwing pots. Looks like FUN!
sherriwestfall 4 years ago
cool dude! its great :]
tokyolivin 4 years ago 2
Very nice. You really have some talent. :)
TrulyAnIdiot 4 years ago 5
exactely! ^_^
MrsHellman 4 years ago
Information-packed. You answered every question I prepared to ask over the course of the demonstration. Thank you.
rapidac 4 years ago 2
Your trimming tools are very unique. Not only this one, but also the large half-moon tool you used to round the bigger bowls in earlier videos. Does someone make these tools for you, or do you make them yourself?
mudpuppy61 4 years ago 2
Hi - they are homemade and they are bought !
I use whatever works for me either...these ones are just bent pieces of metal with some angles ground on them so they cut.Turning/trimming tools do need to be kept sharp as they get blunt through use. SL
sleachpots 4 years ago
I noticed his tools were unique as well... this just goes to show you that those trim tools I pay 10 bucks a piece for aren't going to make my pots any better! I think the homemade tools make it his work even more impressive.
rekabm 4 years ago