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- NORTH STAR Slab Rollers
Slab Rollers
North Star Slab Rollers are made in two
series: The Standard series used by hobby potters and students everywhere
and the massive Super series, at home in industrial, institutional and
production settings around the world.
The most obvious differences are these:
Standard machines are made in `18", 24" and, on special order, 30" widths.
They have rolls 2 1/2" in diameter, tables are 48" long with the roller in
the center and the handle drives the bottom roll directly. Super machines
are much heavier, tables are 72" long, rolls are 4" in diameter, there is
a 4.33:1 steel gear reduction between handle and roll. They are made 24",
30" and 36" wide, and they come only with a Wagon Wheel handle.
All North Star machines have two
rolls, much like the wringer of an old-fashioned washing machine. Both
rolls have a small diamond pattern ("knurling") machined
 directly
into the metal to grip the canvas. The bottom roll is turned by the
handle, but cannot move vertically. As it turns, it drives the top roll
through a train of gears. The upper roll both turns and can be adjusted
up and down. The two rolls turning together pull slabs through easily,
and the vertical adjustment of the top roll gives an easy-to-set and
infinitely adjustable thickness from paper-thin to over 2 inches. A
reference scale allows setting and repeating openings to within 1/100 of
an inch.
The design gives great flexibility in
making slabs. Very thin, translucent porcelain slabs and thick, heavily
textured architectural slabs are equally easy. A wide variety of other
texturing materials and objects can be passed through the machine along
with the clay. Slabs can be rolled either direction or reversed on all
North Star machines.
CONSTRUCTION
Bodies and rolls are made of cast and
carefully machined high-strength special alloy aluminum. Gears are made
of the strongest material available for this application, nylon or
steel. Bushings are nylon and the remaining parts (except plastic gear
covers and knobs) are machined steel. Table frames are 14-gauge steel.
Tabletops are of moisture-resistant Medex with a melamine surface.
Metal surfaces are zinc plated or coated with a durable powder coat
finish. Virtually no maintenance is required, and the simplicity of
the design ensures that any repair ever needed will be quick and easy.
HIGH
DESIGN & GREAT ADVANTAGES
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Every part carefully designed and
made for its intended purpose. No off-the-shelf or inferior parts or
material.
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Rust free and virtually maintenance
free.
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No clumsy heavy shims or boards.
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No chains, cables or cast-iron
gears.
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Thickness infinitely variable from
0 to 2-3/4 inches on Standard series, 0 to 2-1/4 inches on Super
series.
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Slabs can be rolled in either
direction and clay can be added or subtracted at any time.
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The length of the slab is limited
only by the space and canvas available.
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Tapered slabs are quick, easy and
precise.
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Warping, curling and cracking are
drastically reduced.
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All machines accept press molds and
a wide variety of texturing material such as burlap, plant materials,
rope, cork and bark.
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Slab rollers are made in two series, Standard and
Super. They are very different in terms of weight, drive
mechanisms, diameters of the rolls, and their intended uses.
There are, however, many similarities - features we use in both
machines simply because they've proved themselves over time. The
difficulty (or ease) of rolling a slab is, to a very great extent, a
function of two factors. First is the diameter of the rolls.
The greater the diameter, the easier things become. Next would
be gear reduction between the handle and the bottom roll. When
gear reduction is present here, it acts like the lower gear in your
car's transmission. Bigger loads - slabs, in this case - are
easier to handle. Both these things cost money but, if a slab
roller is going to be used heavily and often, the extra expense will
be repaid many times over in time and labor saved.
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Porta Roller |
Standard Series |
Super Series |
| For potters on the go, nothing beats the North Star Porta Roller.
The Porta Roller uses the same direct drive system with dual 2.5"
rollers as the Standard Series of slab rollers. It is perfect for
the casual potter or traveling teacher. The roller is fully
warranted for 5 years. |
The Standard Series
Slab Rollers come in 2 sizes. Designed for the active hobby potter
needing smaller slabs, the Standard Series uses the Wagon Wheel
handle and dual 2.5" rollers that are direct driven. When used in
a commercial or institutional setting, the guarantee is 24 months
only. In all other circumstances it is fully guaranteed for life
to the original purchaser. |
All Super Series Slab Rollers
come in 3 sizes and have dual large 4"
rollers and a 4.33:1 reduction gear between the rollers and large Wagon Wheel
handle. This allows huge slabs to be built by every
person regardless of his/her upper body strength and weight. All
tables are 6 feet long and 36" high, with 2' of tabletop at the in
feed. (Note, however, that slabs can be rolled in either direction
or even back and forth.) Built
to last the, Super Series Slab Rollers come with a
lifetime warranty. |
24" wide standard
& super packages are now available with extra options for the ultimate
work table.
NEW Bottom Shelf & Bucket
Wings!
Can Be Added To Any Existing 24" & 30" Standard
Slab Roller Package!
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Bottom Shelf made of 3/4" Medex with
high-pressure melamine overlay in two sections supported by steel
rails all around. Requires drilling, but no disassembly.
Precision drilling template and all hardware furnished. Shelf can
support 600 lbs
Note: Bottom Shelf is for Standard Series Slab Roller Packages
Only!
End wings, or "extension" just fold down against
the legs when not in use. Bucket Wing opening fits a 5 gallon
plastic bucket, OR an included 15" plastic throwing bat to close
the hold and make a smooth, level top when a bucket is not being
used. Wings measure 24x24x3/4" and can support up to 100 pounds
each.
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Slab Roller & Accessories Price List
Effective January
2007
| Item
No. |
Description |
Weight
&
No. of Ctns |
Price |
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SLAB ROLLER
PACKAGES |
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| 501 |
NEW
PortaRoller
w/2 TableToppers, Crank and
Canvas
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30,28 |
$549.95 |
| 550 |
24" Standard
Slab Roller Package
w/4' Work Table, Wagon Wheel & Canvas |
33, 50, 35 |
$899.95 |
| 551 |
30" Standard
Slab Roller Package
w/4' Work Table, Wagon Wheel & Canvas |
40, 53, 36, 10 |
$995.95 |
| 1024 |
24" Super Slab
Roller Package
w/6' Work Table, Wagon Wheel & Canvas |
72, 65, 40, 10 |
$1249.95 |
| 1025 |
30" Super Slab
Roller Package
w/6' Work Table, Wagon Wheel & Canvas |
78, 66, 50, 10 |
$1599.95 |
| 1050 |
36" Super Slab Roller
Package
w/6' Work Table, Wagon Wheel & Canvas |
86, 67, 60, 10 |
$1995.00 |
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SLAB ROLLER
ONLY |
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| 500 |
24" Standard Slab Roller Only |
34 |
$599.99 |
| 502 |
18" Standard Slab Roller Only |
31 |
$475.00 |
| 503 |
30" Standard Slab Roller Only |
42 |
$699.95 |
| 1021 |
24" Super Slab Roller |
72, 10 |
$995.00 |
| 1020 |
30" Super Slab Roller |
78, 10 |
$1099.00 |
| 1000 |
36" Super Slab Roller |
86, 10 |
$1399.00 |
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Canvas |
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| 541 |
Extra Canvas
Set
21-oz. duck - 2 pcs 24 x 36" |
3 |
$21.50 |
| 542 |
Standard 30
Canvas Set
21-oz. duck - 2 pcs |
3 |
24.50 |
| 1001 |
Super 24" Canvas Set
21-oz. duck - 2 pcs
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4 |
$33.50 |
| 1002 |
Super 30" Canvas Set
21-oz. duck - 2 pcs
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5 |
$37.50 |
| 1003 |
Super 36" Canvas Set
21-oz. duck - 2 pcs
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6 |
$41.50 |
| 546 |
36" #6 Bulk
Canvas |
3 Lbs./Yd. |
$16.50/Yd. |
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ACCESSORIES |
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| 501TT |
NEW
PortaRoller Retrofit Kit
w/ 2 Table Toppers, handle
clips, friction pads
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25 |
$88.50 |
| 501CA |
NEW
PortaRoller Canvas
2 Sheets, 18" x 24"
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2 |
$16.50 |
| 510 |
Standard Wagon Wheel Handle |
10 |
$78.50 |
| 530 |
24" Table
Topper |
40 |
$85.95 |
| 531 |
30" Table Topper |
50 |
$97.50 |
| 500BS |
Bottom Shelf
(24" Standard Slab Roller Pkg. Only) |
30, 30 |
$159.99 |
| 500-30 |
Bottom
Shelf (30" Standard Slab Roller Pkg. Only) |
35, 35 |
$189.99 |
| TWBKT |
Bucket Wing
(24" Standard & Super Series Slab Roller Pkg. Only) |
25 |
$109.99 |
| TWBLK |
Blank Wing
(24" Standard & Super Series Slab Roller Pkg. Only) |
25 |
$99.99 |
| TWBKT-STD 30 |
Bucket
Wing (30" Standard Slab Roller Pkg. Only) |
30 |
$119.99 |
| TWBLK-STD 30 |
Blank Wing
(30" Standard Slab Roller Pkg. Only) |
30 |
$109.99 |
| TWBKT-S24 |
NEW Super 24" Bucket Wing |
25 |
$109.99 |
| TWBKT-S30 |
NEW Super 30" Bucket Wing |
30 |
$119.99 |
| TWBKT-S36 |
NEW Super 36" Bucket Wing |
35 |
$129.99 |
| TWBLK-24 |
NEW Super 24" Blank Wing |
25 |
$99.99 |
| TWBLK-30 |
NEW Super 30" Blank Wing |
30 |
$109.99 |
| TWBLK-36 |
NEW Super 36" Blank Wing |
35 |
$119.99 |
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Prices Subject to Change with out
Notice. |
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