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HIGH DESIGN & GREAT ADVANTAGES The Simplest, Safest Extruders One Year Warranty Wagon Wheel Handle The barrel and die simply lift out as a unit (no tools required) so that cleaning, changing dies and loading can be done while you sit or stand comfortably at your work bench. The WagonWheel Handle is held in place by a quick release pin. It is removed with a pull so the handle can be quickly set aside whenever it is in the way. The North Star Big Blue Extruder does not look like or work like any others. It is designed to be simple and safe yet powerful. This model features a 6 x 6 x 12 inch aluminum barrel that holds a full 25 pound pug of clay and can produce extrusions up to 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 inches, without an expansion box. With this extruder, there are no heavy bars or levers to injure head or feet, no hydraulic pumps or air compressors with their inherent hazards. Instead, it is entirely hand driven. Turning the large handle drives a compound rack-and-pinion gear box which dramatically reduces the force needed to make an extrusion. No more than thirty pounds of force at the handle is needed to make an average extrusion!
Here are the simplest, safest extruders available for small to medium extrusions - the kind most of us do most of the time. They have proved their utility and durability year after year. North Star extruders do not look like or work like any others. They are designed to be simple, safe and inexpensive. Both models feature a 4 inch square steel barrel tapered at the top for easy loading. Each comes with a long extension handle to give extra leverage for small extrusions or stiff clay. The 4" extruder dies are made of 1/2" HDPE (High Density polyethylene). Which is extremely wear-resistant and completely non-contaminating. The top edge of the die cavity is beveled to compact the clay as it passes through, giving a crisp, more solid extrusion. In the hollow dies, there is a bevel on both the interior and exterior portions under each side of the bracket (which holds the center of the hollow dies) that helps the extrusion to "heal" after is has been cut apart by the bracket. This bracket fits into a slot machined into the top of the hollow die and is held in place by the barrel of the extruder. If a hollow die is mounted in place, the center part of the die is in exactly the right place and the wall thickness will automatically be even all the way around. In general, the walls of extrusions 3-1/2 inches OD or less are 1/4 inch thick, while larger pieces have 5/16 inch walls. Includes over 50 Die shapes in the following die sets: 915 925 925DS1 925DS2 925DS3 925GS 926A 926B 926C
Includes Stainless Steel Extruder w/Basic Die Set #915 & Expansion Box Package w/ Medium Basic Die Set #991 Basic Die Set Blank Die 915B - Small Solid Coils 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16" 915C - Medium Solid Coils 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16" 915D - Shaped Coils 1/2" square, 5/8" Hex, 3/4" & 1" Ribbons Medium Hollow Basic Die Set #991 991A Round: 3 1/2" OD hollow 991B Square: 3 1/2" OD hollow 991C Hex: 3 1/2" OD hollow Here are the simplest, safest extruders available for small to medium extrusions - the kind most of us do most of the time. They have proved their utility and durability year after year.
North Star extruders do not look like or work like any others. They are designed to be simple, safe and inexpensive. Both models feature a 4 inch square steel barrel tapered at the top for easy loading. Each comes with a long extension handle to give extra leverage for small extrusions or stiff clay. The 4" extruder dies are made of 1/2" HDPE (High Density polyethylene). Which is extremely wear-resistant and completely non-contaminating. The top edge of the die cavity is beveled to compact the clay as it passes through, giving a crisp, more solid extrusion. In the hollow dies, there is a bevel on both the interior and exterior portions under each side of the bracket (which holds the center of the hollow dies) that helps the extrusion to "heal" after is has been cut apart by the bracket. This bracket fits into a slot machined into the top of the hollow die and is held in place by the barrel of the extruder. If a hollow die is mounted in place, the center part of the die is in exactly the right place and the wall thickness will automatically be even all the way around. In general, the walls of extrusions 3-1/2 inches OD or less are 1/4 inch thick, while larger pieces have 5/16 inch walls.
Heavy-duty wall-mount clay extruder with EXCLUSIVE EZ-Lock Handle. Comes with 3-piece die set. This solid welded steel clay extruder features an EXCLUSIVE brent® safety design. Two sets of clutch plates lock the clutch body assembly firmly in place at any height setting for maximum leverage. Pull up on the top plates to raise the handle and plunger or pull down on the bottom plates to lower them. This design also assures equal pressure with any amount of clay in the barrel. The brent® Clay Extruder HD comes with three mounting brackets and hardware to securely bolt to a wall and the 3-piece die set with selector. The heavy-duty steel 4" diameter barrel holds up to 10 lbs. of clay and an easy-to-use end cap holds the die you choose. The optional standard and hollow die sets can also be used. ALL brent® CLAY EXTRUDERS HAVE A 1-YEAR WARRANTY
One of David Sturm's top 5 favorites! Here are the simplest, safest extruders available for small to medium extrusions - the kind most of us do most of the time. They have proved their utility and durability year after year. North Star extruders do not look like or work like any others. They are designed to be simple, safe and inexpensive. Both models feature a 4 inch square steel barrel tapered at the top for easy loading. Each comes with a long extension handle to give extra leverage for small extrusions or stiff clay. The 4" extruder dies are made of 1/2" HDPE (High Density polyethylene). Which is extremely wear-resistant and completely non-contaminating. The top edge of the die cavity is beveled to compact the clay as it passes through, giving a crisp, more solid extrusion. In the hollow dies, there is a bevel on both the interior and exterior portions under each side of the bracket (which holds the center of the hollow dies) that helps the extrusion to "heal" after is has been cut apart by the bracket. This bracket fits into a slot machined into the top of the hollow die and is held in place by the barrel of the extruder. If a hollow die is mounted in place, the center part of the die is in exactly the right place and the wall thickness will automatically be even all the way around. In general, the walls of extrusions 3-1/2 inches OD or less are 1/4 inch thick, while larger pieces have 5/16 inch walls. Includes Basic Die Set & Accessory Die Set Basic Die Set Blank Die 915B - Small Solid Coils 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16" 915C - Medium Solid Coils 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16" 915D - Shaped Coils 1/2" square, 5/8" Hex, 3/4" & 1" Ribbons Accessory Die Set 925A - Large Coils 3/4", 7/8", 1", 1 1/4" 925B - 2" Solid Ribbon 925C - 3" Solid Ribbon 925D - 1 1/2" Hollow Round 925E - 2 1/2" Hollow Round 925F - 1 1/2" Hollow Square 925G - 2 1/2" Hollow Square 925H - 1 1/2" Hollow Hexagon 925J - 2 1/2" Hollow Hexagon 925DM - Die Mask (Neoprene) 957 - Stainless Steel Brace
INCLUDES: The expansion box, die retainer ring and mounting bolts, hex wrench, three piece spacer board and hardware PLUS 6" Medium Basic Die Set & die brace The Expansion Box is an extruder accessory that allows the user to produce larger extrusions from their North Star 4” extruder. This is accomplished by adapting the bottom portion of a detachable box to fit North Star’s selection of 6 inch Dies. We have a selection of stock 6” dies available & custom dies are quickly made and inexpensive. The expansion box is made of high quality aluminum. All the mating surfaces of the expansion box are machined flat for a tight seal. The die retainer mounting ears have steel inserts for the bolts to screw into. The ears with slots of the expansion box are machined to slide easily onto and out of the extruder. The die retainer ring and the hardware is made of steel. All outside surfaces are powder coated for a durable lasting finish.
INCLUDES: The expansion box, die retainer ring and mounting bolts, hex wrench, three piece spacer board and hardware. The Expansion Box is an extruder accessory that allows the user to produce larger extrusions from their North Star 4” extruder. This is accomplished by adapting the bottom portion of a detachable box to fit North Star’s selection of 6 inch Dies. We have a selection of stock 6” dies available & custom dies are quickly made and inexpensive. The expansion box is made of high quality aluminum. All the mating surfaces of the expansion box are machined flat for a tight seal. The die retainer mounting ears have steel inserts for the bolts to screw into. The ears with slots of the expansion box are machined to slide easily onto and out of the extruder. The die retainer ring and the hardware is made of steel. All outside surfaces are powder coated for a durable lasting finish.
Extrudes 1” solid octagon, 1” star, 1” triangle and 1 1/4” oval, all solid. Requires Die Mask 925DM, which is included with die. The 4" extruder dies are made of 1/2" HDPE (High Density polyethylene). Which is extremely wear-resistant and completely non-contaminating. The top edge of the die cavity is beveled to compact the clay as it passes through, giving a crisp, more solid extrusion. In the hollow dies, there is a bevel on both the interior and exterior portions under each side of the bracket (which holds the center of the hollow dies) that helps the extrusion to "heal" after is has been cut apart by the bracket. This bracket fits into a slot machined into the top of the hollow die and is held in place by the barrel of the extruder. If a hollow die is mounted in place, the center part of the die is in exactly the right place and the wall thickness will automatically be even all the way around. In general, the walls of extrusions 3-1/2 inches OD or less are 1/4 inch thick, while larger pieces have 5/16 inch walls. We have a selection of stock 4” dies available & custom dies are quickly made and inexpensive. 925A - Large Coils 3/4", 7/8", 1", 1 1/4" 925B - 2" Solid Ribbon 925C - 3" Solid Ribbon 925D - 1 1/2" Hollow Round 925E - 2 1/2" Hollow Round 925F - 1 1/2" Hollow Square 925G - 2 1/2" Hollow Square 925H - 1 1/2" Hollow Hexagon 925J - 2 1/2" Hollow Hexagon 925DM - Die Mask (Neoprene) 957 - Stainless Steel Brace *This Set #925 and Set #915 are included in every Stainless Steel Extruder Pkg.
INCLUDES: DS5A - 1 1/2" 5 Point Scallop DS5B - 2" 5 Point Scallop DS5C - 2 1/2" 5 Point Scallop DS5D - 1 1/2" 4 Point Scallop DS5E - 2" 4 Point Scallop DS5F - 2 1/2" 4 Point Scallop The 4" extruder dies are made of 1/2" HDPE (High Density polyethylene). Which is extremely wear-resistant and completely non-contaminating. The top edge of the die cavity is beveled to compact the clay as it passes through, giving a crisp, more solid extrusion. In the hollow dies, there is a bevel on both the interior and exterior portions under each side of the bracket (which holds the center of the hollow dies) that helps the extrusion to "heal" after is has been cut apart by the bracket. This bracket fits into a slot machined into the top of the hollow die and is held in place by the barrel of the extruder. If a hollow die is mounted in place, the center part of the die is in exactly the right place and the wall thickness will automatically be even all the way around. In general, the walls of extrusions 3-1/2 inches OD or less are 1/4 inch thick, while larger pieces have 5/16 inch walls. We have a selection of stock 4” dies available & custom dies are quickly made and inexpensive.
INCLUDES: DS1A - 1 1/2" Hollow Oval DS1B - 2" Hollow Oval DS1C - 2 1/2" Hollow Oval DS1D - 1 1/2" Hollow Triangle DS1E - 2" Hollow Triangle DS1F - 2 1/2" Hollow Triangle The 4" extruder dies are made of 1/2" HDPE (High Density polyethylene). Which is extremely wear-resistant and completely non-contaminating. The top edge of the die cavity is beveled to compact the clay as it passes through, giving a crisp, more solid extrusion. In the hollow dies, there is a bevel on both the interior and exterior portions under each side of the bracket (which holds the center of the hollow dies) that helps the extrusion to "heal" after is has been cut apart by the bracket. This bracket fits into a slot machined into the top of the hollow die and is held in place by the barrel of the extruder. If a hollow die is mounted in place, the center part of the die is in exactly the right place and the wall thickness will automatically be even all the way around. In general, the walls of extrusions 3-1/2 inches OD or less are 1/4 inch thick, while larger pieces have 5/16 inch walls. We have a selection of stock 4” dies available & custom dies are quickly made and inexpensive.
INCLUDES: DS13A - 3"x1 5/8" Flared Tray DS13B -3 1/4"x1 7/8" Flared Tray DS13C - 3 1/2"x2 1/8" Flared Tray The 4" extruder dies are made of 1/2" HDPE (High Density polyethylene). Which is extremely wear-resistant and completely non-contaminating. The top edge of the die cavity is beveled to compact the clay as it passes through, giving a crisp, more solid extrusion. In the hollow dies, there is a bevel on both the interior and exterior portions under each side of the bracket (which holds the center of the hollow dies) that helps the extrusion to "heal" after is has been cut apart by the bracket. This bracket fits into a slot machined into the top of the hollow die and is held in place by the barrel of the extruder. If a hollow die is mounted in place, the center part of the die is in exactly the right place and the wall thickness will automatically be even all the way around. In general, the walls of extrusions 3-1/2 inches OD or less are 1/4 inch thick, while larger pieces have 5/16 inch walls. We have a selection of stock 4” dies available & custom dies are quickly made and inexpensive.
4" Expansion Box Slab Die Kit for 4" Extruders. Cast aluminum expansion box die kit for slabs. It will produce a 6" diameter round tube with a wall thickness of 3/8" or 1/2". To layout an 18" slab, cut tube down one side of the tube. Use of this Die Kit requires the 4" Aluminum Expansion Box. Made in the U.S.A.
4" Expansion Box Wooden Dit Kit for 4" Extruders. Marine grade plywood inner and outer dies to make circle, square, and hexagonal shapes. Extrusion wall thickness 1/2". The Wooden Dies will produce 6" diameter extrusions. Use of this Die Kit requires the 4" Aluminum Expansion Box. Made in the U.S.A.
INCLUDES: DS9A - 1" Handle DS9B -1 1/2" Handle DS9C - 2" Handle The 4" extruder dies are made of 1/2" HDPE (High Density polyethylene). Which is extremely wear-resistant and completely non-contaminating. The top edge of the die cavity is beveled to compact the clay as it passes through, giving a crisp, more solid extrusion. In the hollow dies, there is a bevel on both the interior and exterior portions under each side of the bracket (which holds the center of the hollow dies) that helps the extrusion to "heal" after is has been cut apart by the bracket. This bracket fits into a slot machined into the top of the hollow die and is held in place by the barrel of the extruder. If a hollow die is mounted in place, the center part of the die is in exactly the right place and the wall thickness will automatically be even all the way around. In general, the walls of extrusions 3-1/2 inches OD or less are 1/4 inch thick, while larger pieces have 5/16 inch walls. We have a selection of stock 4” dies available & custom dies are quickly made and inexpensive.
INCLUDES: DS4A - 1 1/2" Hollow Heart DS4B - 2" Hollow Heart DS4C - 2 1/2" Hollow Heart DS4D - 1 1/4" Hollow Diamond DS4E - 2" Hollow Diamond DS4F - 2 1/2" Hollow Diamond The 4" extruder dies are made of 1/2" HDPE (High Density polyethylene). Which is extremely wear-resistant and completely non-contaminating. The top edge of the die cavity is beveled to compact the clay as it passes through, giving a crisp, more solid extrusion. In the hollow dies, there is a bevel on both the interior and exterior portions under each side of the bracket (which holds the center of the hollow dies) that helps the extrusion to "heal" after is has been cut apart by the bracket. This bracket fits into a slot machined into the top of the hollow die and is held in place by the barrel of the extruder. If a hollow die is mounted in place, the center part of the die is in exactly the right place and the wall thickness will automatically be even all the way around. In general, the walls of extrusions 3-1/2 inches OD or less are 1/4 inch thick, while larger pieces have 5/16 inch walls. We have a selection of stock 4” dies available & custom dies are quickly made and inexpensive.
INCLUDES: DS1A - 1 1/2" Hollow Octagon DS1B - 2" Hollow Octagon DS1C - 2 1/2" Hollow Octagon DS1D - 1 1/2" Hollow Star DS1E - 2" Hollow Star DS1F - 2 1/2" Hollow Star The 4" extruder dies are made of 1/2" HDPE (High Density polyethylene). Which is extremely wear-resistant and completely non-contaminating. The top edge of the die cavity is beveled to compact the clay as it passes through, giving a crisp, more solid extrusion. In the hollow dies, there is a bevel on both the interior and exterior portions under each side of the bracket (which holds the center of the hollow dies) that helps the extrusion to "heal" after is has been cut apart by the bracket. This bracket fits into a slot machined into the top of the hollow die and is held in place by the barrel of the extruder. If a hollow die is mounted in place, the center part of the die is in exactly the right place and the wall thickness will automatically be even all the way around. In general, the walls of extrusions 3-1/2 inches OD or less are 1/4 inch thick, while larger pieces have 5/16 inch walls. We have a selection of stock 4” dies available & custom dies are quickly made and inexpensive.
