Blue Bucket Tools - Pottery Tile Bat System (BBTSYSTEM)

Blue Bucket Tools Tile Bat System

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A simple idea, executed extremely well. The Blue Bucket Tools Tile Bat System is designed around one core principle: make throwing more efficient, more affordable, and easier to scale, whether you're working solo or in a busy studio.

Instead of relying on traditional MDF or plastic inserts, this system uses widely available ceramic tiles as interchangeable throwing surfaces. The result is a bat system that is incredibly cost-effective, highly durable, and easy to expand as your workflow grows.

At its core is a rigid ABS plastic “motherboard” that mounts to your wheel using standard bat pins. Tiles drop into the center opening to create a flat, stable throwing surface, while the included shammy helps eliminate movement and ensures a snug fit during use. A purpose-built pry tool is also included, making it easy to remove tiles without damaging your work or the system itself.

NOTE: Tiles are not included with this set. They can be sourced locally from hardware stores like Home Depot or Lowe’s, or picked up through our convenient 5-pack options in-store and online.

Why Throw on Tiles?

This system stands apart from traditional bat systems for a few key reasons:

• Incredibly cost-effective
  Tiles are inexpensive and widely available, making it easy to build out a large working inventory of bats without a major investment
• No warping, ever
  Unlike wood-based bats, ceramic tiles won’t absorb water, swell, or distort over time
• Rigid, non-flex surface
  Tiles don’t flex under pressure, helping maintain round forms and consistency while throwing
• Built for real studio use
  Durable materials and simple components mean this system is designed to last for years of daily use

What’s Included

• Tile Bat System Motherboard
• Shammy (batmate-style substrate) (Purchase just shammy HERE)
• Stainless Steel Pry Tool (Purchase just pry tool HERE)

A Note on Tiles

This system is designed to work with specific tile sizing. While tiles can be easily sourced locally, sizing can vary slightly between manufacturers. We recommend double-checking dimensions if sourcing on your own, or using our pre-selected tile packs for a guaranteed fit.

The Bottom Line

If you’re looking for a bat system that scales with your studio, reduces long-term costs, and eliminates the common frustrations of warping or worn-out bats, this is one of the most practical solutions out there. Thoughtfully designed, refreshingly simple, and built for potters who actually put their tools to work.