DiamondCore Tools - Wood Rib 150 mm (WR5)

More is more with our Wood Rib 150 mm! This expanded version of our popular, large 100 mm wood rib now helps you shape even bigger pottery pieces, such as wider bowls and longer, flatter walls.  

The size still sits comfortably between your thumb and fingers, while the novel diamond-grid design makes it easy to hold from any angle.

DESCRIPTION

• Beautifully oiled, carved wood rib
• Approximately 150 mm wide, 95 mm long and 13 mm deep
• Laser-engraved DiamondCore Tools logo on front
• Laser-engraved diamond-grid design on the back
• Coated with a thin, smooth layer of wax
• Smooth surfaces easily glide over wet clay
• Wood grain may vary

USES/BENEFITS

• Opening the clay on the wheel after centering
• Shaping and stabilizing wheel-thrown ceramics
• Removing excess clay from a piece
• Allows you to easily shape wider bowls and other pieces
• Smooth surfaces easily glide over wet clay
• Wax coating protects wood when wet, preventing swelling or other damage
• Laser-engraved designs enhance the grip surface when wet
• The tapered side provides a scrapping edge for clearing surfaces 

CARE

• Don’t leave the wood rib in water to soak for long periods
• Occasionally apply wood oil to maintain a water-repellant surface