Bat System for Potter’s Wheel, 12” Round Outer Bat with Set of Six 7” Square Inner Bats, Bat Adapter with Removable Inserts for Throwing Pottery, for Potters and Clay Artists (6)
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- EASY TO USE: Bleecker Station's Bat System is easy to use - simply lift inner bats from the insert tab in the outer bat using your fingers or a flat potter’s tool. The outer bat has holes drilled through and is also easy and to slip onto and off your pottery wheel pins. Fits standard wheel heads with pin holes spaced 10” apart on center
- SAVE SPACE: Save precious space in your ceramics studio by drying your pots on small square inserts instead of regular round bats, which can take up a foot of space or more on your shelves.
- MORE ENJOYABLE: Masonite absorbs water allowing your pot to release itself as it dries, which is safer than cutting it off the wheel head with a wire and risk deforming or dropping it or leaving your fingerprints on the clay. Make throwing more enjoyable by eliminating the wiring off step altogether!
- SAFE: Insert tab is wide enough to prevent fingers from getting caught while throwing on the wheel.
- DURABLE: The inserts are made out of Masonite and the outer bat is made out of a water resistant, durable exterior-grade wood material. This bat system is designed to accommodate swelling from exposure to water, so unlike other bat systems the inserts should still fit into your adapter use after use. <p> MADE IN THE USA.</p>
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 5 x 2 x 633600 inches |
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Item model number | 43216-89989 |
ASIN | B0764HWBRH |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #12,651 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #3 in Pottery Wheels & Accessories |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 4 pounds |
Manufacturer | Bleecker Station |
Date First Available | October 3, 2017 |
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EASY TO USE: Bleecker Station's Bat System is easy to use - simply lift inner bats from the insert tab in the outer bat using your fingers or a flat potter’s tool. The outer bat has holes drilled through and is also easy and to slip onto and off your pottery wheel pins. Fits standard wheel heads with pin holes spaced 10” apart on center
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Customers like the value and performance of the art supplies. For example, they mention it works well, gets the job done and is easy to use. That said, some complain about the durability and warping. Opinions are mixed on quality and fit.
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Customers find the bat system easy to use. They say it's simple and easy to put inserts in. Customers also say it makes life easier and is perfect for learning.
"...That being said, these were a great price and perfect for learning." Read more
"The craftsmanship is really nice; smooth and easy to use. Makes throwing multiple pieces so much more efficient. I love it." Read more
"...Very handy, glad I made the investment. I had seen a nearby Potter using hers." Read more
"...having to pull wets pots off, that bit is nice, it certainly makes life easier. They are sturdy, easy to use and well made...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the art supplies. They mention that it works well, is excellent in use, and gets the job done. Some say that the system is not water proof and swells.
"...Now I don't need to work too hard to locate them. This system is excellent!" Read more
"...It's been working great. Maybe I don't throw with a lot of water? Not sure why mine aren't warping. And they always fit the right amount of snug...." Read more
"Functions well and holding up so far. If any of it warps in wet conditions I will update the review" Read more
"I love being able to throw on a bat.At first glance, this system seems great, but they are not water proof and swell so they don’t fit into..." Read more
Customers like the value of the art supplies. They mention it's pretty good for the money.
"...That being said, these were a great price and perfect for learning." Read more
"...Maybe that keeps it dry enough not to warp. Anyway, they're cheap enough to give a try." Read more
"Worth it for the price, but you can't pull decent amounts of clay at a time, the inserts just pop right out." Read more
"...Definitely worth the investment. I highly recommend this product...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the art supplies. Some mention that it always fits the right amount of snug, takes up relatively little space, and stores efficiently on the shelf. However, others say that the inserts don't fit snugly, causing problems centering.
"...Con: inserts aren't as snug as id like them to be, this causes the inserts to shift slightly which at a fast speed can throw off your center...." Read more
"...this bat system used it for the first time it made the process so much more efficient...." Read more
"...month so I finally sat down to use my new bat and the inserts fit very loosely into the holder. Wiggles ALOT while throwing. Totally unusable...." Read more
"...These take up way less space than a 12” sized bat. I haven’t experienced any issues of the inserts warping...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the art supplies. Some mention that they are sturdy, easy to use, and well made. However, others say that the bats tend to warp over time and are lopsided.
"The craftsmanship is really nice; smooth and easy to use. Makes throwing multiple pieces so much more efficient. I love it." Read more
"...The set is very sturdy and was easy to wipe clean. Seems like it will last a good long time." Read more
"...Wiggles ALOT while throwing. Totally unusable. Very disappointing. Tried soaking in water hoping swelling would make it fit better but it doesn't." Read more
"The bats are very handy and make throwing multiple pots in a row super easy but the base is made of wood so it does start to warp a bit over time..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the art supplies. They mention that the inserts jiggle around and the bat wobbles when throwing. Some say that the bat has warped and shakes very badly.
"...If did jiggle a little when I was centering my clay but overall highly recommend!" Read more
"...the worst part is that it is bowing in a way that its basically rocking on the wheel making it really tough to do anything (center, throw, lift, etc)..." Read more
"...Wiggles ALOT while throwing. Totally unusable. Very disappointing. Tried soaking in water hoping swelling would make it fit better but it doesn't." Read more
"...Jiggling is practically inevitable with any insert-style bat systems and is easily overcome. The real issue is the material itself...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the warping of the art supplies. They mention that the inserts and the outer bat have warped over time.
"...After using them for a few months, the inserts start to warp a bit from being wet regularly...." Read more
"...and a additional 6 inserts but now that the actual bat holder is warping they are pretty much useless...." Read more
"...a row super easy but the base is made of wood so it does start to warp a bit over time with all of the water it soaks in" Read more
"The bat base warped so now all of the inserts fit so snuggly inside that they get stuck and I can’t remove them...." Read more
Customers find the centering of the art supplies to be difficult. They mention that the inserts are too loose and it'll be impossible to center your clay.
"...This makes centering confusing because you can feel the movement constantly." Read more
"The inserts don't fit snug so it'll be impossible to center your clay because it moves around and rattles...." Read more
"...the bottom piece warped to the point where it’s very very difficult to center the clay...." Read more
"...the bay system I purchased wobbles a ton and it makes it very difficult to center. Would not recommend." Read more
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I’ve also read complaints about the insert being too small and that they rock when throwing. I learned that by wetting both sides and placing a small amount of clay underneath the insert provides a pleasant experience with the bat system’s performance.
Don’t let other reviews scare you away from this bat system. Do your own research and you’ll feel much more comfortable with your choice to purchase this set. I’m glad I did! Recommended
Cons: the actual bat holder is starting to warp. the worst part is that it is bowing in a way that its basically rocking on the wheel making it really tough to do anything (center, throw, lift, etc). I recommend that the manufacture make it so that both sides can accept an insert so that if one side bows you can flip it around and hopefully flatten in out again while you keep using it on the wheel. The bat itself is very thick and can easily put another insert slot on the other side perhaps even a circular insert v. a square one.
Con: inserts aren't as snug as id like them to be, this causes the inserts to shift slightly which at a fast speed can throw off your center. Temporary fixes are filling the gaps with clay which only really fixes the problem temporarily.
Pros: Inserts allow you to save space on the drying shelf by not having to put a whole bat on there. Inserts are fairly cheap. Recommend you use a screwdriver to pry out the bat when you're ready to take it off the wheel.
all in all i spent the money to buy the system and a additional 6 inserts but now that the actual bat holder is warping they are pretty much useless. If your using low speed and maybe can sandwich the bat between two heavy flat objects to dry to prevent warping, its great other wise the additional maintenance is really a downside to the product.
Now, on to the inserts. They did not warp. Instead, they swelled around the edges, as hardboard does when it absorbs water.
Overall, nice design with centered inserts, but the materials aren't manufactured for this application. I strongly recommend looking for a better system elsewhere or making your bats from treated hardboard (which is what I ended up doing).
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The bottom side doesnt have the same finish as the top side with the insert so it absorbs more moisture meaning you should really keep to the finished side. They could have put another insert on the bottom but didn't.
All in all I feel like I totally wasted my money.
I found better quality ones similar to these for literally half the price and they actually fit snug without the vibration and lifting issues.
2 stars only because they make it 1 star better than the warp you get occasionally lifting work off of having thrown directly on the wheel.