How to make the base of your pots CONSISTENT - EVERY TIME!

[@Smallathe]

Cool tool. Why not thread the central piece so you can set the thickness to your liking? I would also add a single spring loaded bearing on the handles edges so these won't be damaged over time....

[@JustinsMakery]

Thank you for the great video! I really appreciate it. Keep up the great content!

[@corryg6403]

just watched a video from 2013 of this tool made with pvc pipe Tom whitaker simply pottery tools he called it a ball opener

[@mel4375]

Great tool, to my knoledge originaly invented by potter Tom Whitaker about 16 or 17 years ago.

[@glowfishin1]

I wonder if over time the bottom of the handle will get worn down from the spinning base

[@sweet4cakes791]

Yes, I have Two, in different sizes...I love this tool and it works perfect every time. IT also compresses the bottom to prevent cracks. Justin is great to work with too...Lol

[@markstrehlow3579]

I am cheap. Made my own. Bought a 1" dowel and 1"x2" board. Made it to fit my bats. I set my depth at 3/8". Can't wait to try it out. Cost me less than $5 and I have wood left over if I need to adjust.

[@regularguy8592]

great but there is a homemade version mage from pvc that one can make on their own

[@calebjones3494]

This can easily be made or done for very little expense. For example, take two wooden skewers and a ruler, measure distance between wheel head and rim on one skewer and put the other inside the pot and mark the rim. Difference is bottom thickness.

[@hotfordmomma]

I commented to soon. Ha! So excited to hear about your upcoming book! I cant wait! Congratulations!!

[@AmyMorosini]

Now make a tool that makes pulling easy ;)

[@BrenzerM]

I now NEED this tool!!! I love a good gadgets

[@UniquelyPenny]

That’s such a handy tool. I wish I was making pottery.

[@originalyou4069]

Go for it!! 👍😁 xx

[@rz1974]

sign up for some classes whenever the pandemic is over, life is short

[@Patriciahill1]

Pretty rad tool. 👍🏻

[@markstrehlow3579]

It's been almost 3 months. Are you still using the tool?

[@ceramicSabrina]

Pretty neat! I bet some of my students would love this

[@amyheadrick5083]

After seeing his custom stamps I ordered one! Such quality and turn around time

[@studiohq]

Wow this is a THING!?!?! I have to get one for my daughter the potter ..Just found that perfect gift THANK YOU !

[@Handmadebygas]

He sent you the JTP plaque & I agree he is pretty cool!😎

[@thepottereden]

Such a cool tool! Always wanted one

[@amberlashway8551]

Wow, looks like a great tool 😊

[@andrewdrong6578]

Wow! Awesome tool

[@leeyatding]

oh THIS kind of POT, ok! KZbin trolled me but im thankful to know this beautiful channel

[@lulzgibberish3772]

omg 🤣

[@lynncombel1106]

Already preordered book so stoked way to go!!!

[@andrewgoulson]

This is cool, but 1/4 is too thin for me. Does he thinker sizes?

[@draven3838]

Really cool tool

[@lesselavie7675]

Just ordered mine!!!!

[@TinyChickPottery]

Ooh! I want one so badly!!

[@jackiemorrison6024]

Thats awesome!!!

[@charlieputh7883]

Amazing work

[@FireChildSlytherin5]

That's neat tool.

[@gtrapper3745]

Really enjoy your vids. !!!!!!!!!!!

[@jessarsenstudios]

Does it also compress the bottom or would you still need to compress?

[@hotfordmomma]

Yeah thats pretty epic!

[@szyszynka1189]

I need centering tool, my wrist is planning to give up on me :(

[@NightLighter63]

You need the Strong Arm Centering Tool. There's a few videos of it on KZbin.

[@rz1974]

use softer clay, also most of the pressure should be coming from your left hand as the clay pushes into it (assuming your wheel spins counter clockwise), you can hurt your wrist easily if you are squeezing the clay from the sides instead of using the force of the wheel

[@szyszynka1189]

thanks for advices! I saw the strong arm tool but it's too expensive for me, I want to diy one but haven't found any videos about it. For now I will work now with soft and fresh clay only :)

[@rz1974]

@@szyszynka1189 good luck! Also, wrist pain can come from wedging, so make sure you are using your body weight, and again not trying to wedge clay that is too hard, there are many ways of making clay softer but they all take time therefore patience

[@ChristopherYee]

This is wild!

[@SusanSBradley]

Wow!

[@andromedastern8812]

Hey there! Greetings from Germany! In two weeks i'm keeping the house of a good friend for a few weeks. She has a weehl and said I can use it for training while she is gone. Now the big question: how to start best? I made some smal bowls one year ago with her moderating me. This time I'll be alone. ~ any advice? Thx!

[@d.jensen5153]

@Andromeda Stern This is where I would begin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2myfIhnncmHsJo

[@socalgal714]

Would you recommend this for a novice? Or should we concentrate on skill building before using a "cheater"?

[@benpatterson4452]

Concentrate on skill building. There is no replacement for experience.

[@debzfiedler6100]

Holy Moo Cows! ;)

[@markstrehlow3579]

If it were adjustable ....

[@kennethdante]

It could very easily be adjustable if the center stick was made with threaded rod and screwed into the wood and secured with a nut to set the depth.

[@emmaedwards7684]

What's the song that's playing at 1:36?

[@nevelski91]

Hallman - Feeling Like I use Shazam to identify music and have already made a playlist with music from Jonthepotter😉

[@emmaedwards7684]

@@nevelski91 Thanks! I didn't know about Shazam, thanks for the tip!

[@kennethdante]

I thought he'd just set the depth but then he pulled it out to the side and I was like what

[@MichaelKline]

$55 sucka! haha. I can see how this might be helpful with a larger pot, but it seems just a little cumbersome for a small pot.

[@unglaubiger5645]

Never needed that tool. The base of my pots isn´t too thin or too thick, it would be just one more tool to clean. And did you see that rim at 2:27 ? Doesn´t look good.

[@charliehartel5380]

it may be one more tool to clean, but it is good for consistency, and the rim at 2:27 was unfinished.

[@unglaubiger5645]

@@charliehartel5380 The rim was unfinished, but the rough surface indicates a lack of crompression. It creates weak spots. You can learn how to throw with consistency, it´s not that hard.

[@bayareaartist999]

Please , Please, Please do not show this tool to people. it is a waste of money, throw that tool away. And make pots. You can by making more pots learn to make the pots the way they are supposed to be. Use a needle tool to gauge depth. And this tool is a take off from a tool they used in North Carolina with the crock makers back in the day.