Feature

●Set of 3 (three) 9" Square Bats (1/4 inch thick).
●Bats are pre-drilled with bat pin holes 10" apart. One of the holes is oblong-shaped to allow for variations in pin placement. Will fit all standard wheel heads.
●Our bats have beveled edges so that your hands can rest comfortably. No sharp edges on our bats!.
●Responsibly packaged with recyclable materials.
●Hand-made by us, in the USA, with water resistant, formaldehyde-free, renewable wood sources.

[9   Square Bats (set of 3)]




[14   Bat System (lightweight)]




[14   Bats (set of 2)]




[14   Bat System (heavy duty)]




[12   Bats (set of 2)]





Description

How to Get Great Results with our Bats

Clean the Wheel HeadClean the Wheel Head

Placing the BatPlacing the Bat

Using the BatUsing the Bat

Storing the BatStoring the Bat

Clean the Wheel Head

Make sure the wheel head is free of any dry clay, which can create an uneven surface and make the bat wobble.

Placing the Bat

Our bats are made to have a snug fit on the bat pins. If you need to widen the holes, its easy to do with a small nail file or sandpaper.

Using the Bat

You should wire your pot immediately after throwing to ensure it comes off easily when youre ready to trim. Ideally, you should use the opposite side of the bat every time you use it and clean it after each use. If clay is allowed to dry on the bat, it will warp the bat as it dries and shrinks. Make sure not to bend the bat as you lift it.

Storing the Bat

Store bats flat if possible. Do not soak or leave water pooled on top. If you find that your bat has cupped or warped, it can be fixed by placing it on a flat surface with a heavy weight laying on top.

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About Penguin Pottery

  • Employee Owned and US-Based: our company was founded by and run by potters. We conscientiously manufacture our products in New Hampshire, USA. We love getting our hands dirty while we share our love for the ceramic arts!
  • Our Mission & Impact: we founded Penguin Pottery in 2020 with a simple mission: to increase access to the ceramic arts, while doing so in an ecologically-responsible manner. To that end, we donate 1% of our sales to environmental groups working hard to protect our planet for future generations.

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Designed to Fit Most Standard Wheels

Our pottery bats are designed to fit most standard wheels made by Amaco, Shimpo, Laguna, Skutt, and others. The standard is for bat pins to be placed 10" apart. Still, some wheels may have pins that are slightly wider or narrower (especially after many years of use). Thats why our bats have two pin holes of different sizes, one standard and one oblong, so they can adjust to most wheel heads. Our bat pin holes are designed to fit snugly so they can last longer.

Beveled Edges for Comfort

Penguin Pottery bats have beveled edges so that your hands can rest comfortably. No sharp edges on our bats!