{"product_id":"north-star-equipment-big-blue-extruder-6-ns970","title":"North Star Equipment Big Blue Extruder 6\"","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"abz-seo-product\"\u003eNORTH STAR EQUIPMENT BIG BLUE EXTRUDER 6\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther notable features include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith 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!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall mounted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe WagonWheel Handle and compound gear drive make it possible for anyone to make large extrusions without the help of the local moose..\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe WagonWheel Handle is held in place by a quick release pin. It is removed with a pull (again, no tools) so the handle can be quickly set aside whenever it is in the way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDies furnished with the Big Blue Extruder include: Hollow round, square and hex (all 4-1\/2 inch OD with 5\/16 inch walls), plus one blank die.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid construction is worry-free and almost no maintenance is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe barrel is heavy-wall aircraft-alloy aluminum and only UHMW, aluminum and stainless steel can contact the clay. The housing is made of powder-coated steel and stainless steel. All gears and the gearbox are solid steel which has been either powder-coated or plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapter available to use from North Star standard (4 inch) extruders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore stock dies will be made available as demand arises, including larger versions of most shapes available for 4 inch extruder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips via UPS in two cartons. Weight approximately 10 and 55 pounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: One year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Large Basic Die Set 992:\u003cbr\u003e Round: 4-1\/2\" OD (Outside Diameter) hollow;\u003cbr\u003e Hex: 4-1\/2\" OD hollow;\u003cbr\u003e Square: 4-1\/2\" OD hollow\u003cbr\u003e This set includes Stainless Steel Center Brace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"North Star Equipment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45113601917250,"sku":"NS970","price":1758.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/white-NS970-2.jpg?v=1696277614","url":"https:\/\/www.sheffield-pottery.live\/products\/north-star-equipment-big-blue-extruder-6-ns970","provider":"Sheffield Pottery Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}