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Xiem Tools 12 inch BatMate for Pottery and Ceramics
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- Xiem Batmate is the perfect solution for annoying bat jitter and warping.
- Place Batmate below your problem bats on the wheel and instantly your warped bats become stable.
- It is also useful for trimming bowls and plates.
- Blue Batmate is 12" in diameter.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 12 x 0.1 x 12 inches |
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Item model number | XMB12-10091 |
ASIN | B074G1QTFY |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #13,488 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #58 in Ceramic & Pottery Tools |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 0.96 ounces |
Manufacturer | Xiem Tools USA |
Date First Available | March 16, 2017 |
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Xiem Batmate is the perfect solution for annoying bat jitter and warping. Place Batmate below your problem bats on the wheel and instantly your warped bats become stable. It is also useful for trimming bowls and plates. Blue Batmate is 12" in diameter.
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Customers like the performance, stability and ease of use of the art and craft supply. For example, they mention it works well, it prevents the bar from wobbling and it makes trimming so much easier. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of cleaning.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the bat holder. They mention it's sturdy, works well with bleeker bat system, and plastic and MDF bats, both solid and with hollow/textured bottoms. It's very handy and a helpful tool for throwing balanced pieces. Customers also say it'll hold bats in place and stabilize warped or wobbly bats. They say the tan base color is adequate.
"...It works well with plastic and MDF bats, both solid and with hollow/textured bottoms, and with my new bat insert system...." Read more
"Great product" Read more
"One of the best tools/accessories I’ve bought for throwing pots. Definitely worth it" Read more
"It does a great job but the blue color leaches out and you can get blue dye in the water when you rinse it...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the stability of the product. They mention that it keeps the bat steady, prevents the bar from wobbling, and keeps the balls in place. Some say that it holds the bats like glue and secures the pallet perfectly. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It keeps them very secure. I am able to use this under a bat that doesn’t sit right over the bat pin holes and it keeps it in place...." Read more
"...This will make the bat sturdy, no wobble, and no need for a little bit of slip on the bottom to hold the bat...." Read more
"...Super sturdy throwing & trimming, and easy to remove the bat, don't have to pry it off." Read more
"Love how this bat mate steadies the bat and takes the Eiffel out of throwing. Such a game changer." Read more
Customers find the product easy to use. They say it makes throwing and trimming a breeze, saves time, and warped pieces. They also appreciate the instructions on use that are included in the packaging. Customers also mention that the product takes all of the chatter out of the bat/wheel connection and keeps bats from rattling.
"...This product has saved me quite a bit of frustration and time. When my bat holes get a bit enlarge they wobble on the wheel head...." Read more
"The product works as promised and instructions on use are included inside the packaging allowing you to get in touch with the producer with any..." Read more
"...Fantastic value for money and has saved me a lot of time and warped pieces...." Read more
"Have used several times now, takes all of the chatter out of the bat/wheel connection. Even with large clay pieces." Read more
Customers like the pins. They mention that there is no need for bat pins, and they love the bat pin holes.
"...No pins, no clay, once it is on there, it is ON there. Use a wooden tool to pry it up. So totally worth it" Read more
"Love this mat! Great not to have to use bat pins...." Read more
"Love the bat pin holes and it keeps the bats in place" Read more
"No need for batt pins. This actually works! Just tried it with 8 lbs of porcelain and no problems at all." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of cleaning the art and craft supply. Some mention that it's absorbent and makes the cleanup easy, while others say that it stains and discolors pretty easily, and the color leaches out.
"...out of the clay when fired, but the batmate now looks faded and bleach-spattered, which is FINE, but maybe either pick a waterproof dye or don't dye..." Read more
"...It’s easy to rinse off when I’m done and I store in a plastic bag while damp, as instructed...." Read more
"It does a great job but the blue color leaches out and you can get blue dye in the water when you rinse it...." Read more
"...manually wet-sanding at your wheel since it's so absorbent and makes the cleanup easy. Happy to have this in my tool kit!" Read more
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