Giffen Grip Question

I would like everyone's opinions on using a Giffen Grip for trimming. Thanks!

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I would like everyone's opinions on using a Giffen Grip for trimming.
Thanks!




I have usually found that the people who criticise the GG haven't used one
or can't afford ove

Regards

John Webb

It has its place as a tool, I still occasionally use mine, but find I
use a clay chuck or tap-centering just as much if not more.

Steve
Bath
UK


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I would like everyone's opinions on using a Giffen Grip for trimming. Thanks!

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Steve Mills
Bath
UK

Hi, like Steve I had to learn to center in the traditional way, I did this
for 10 years befor getting the Griffen Grip and I would not be with out it.
(I have been potting for 32 years)

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E.M.Coggins

"GaSeku" wrote in message
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I would like everyone's opinions on using a Giffen Grip for trimming.
Thanks!

June, If you put water on the bat, or wheel head to trim, how do you keep the
rim from getting rough, and ugly?
When I took classes a few years back we had bats that had thick foam glued to
them for trimming pieces. I think it would be used for large flat platters or
bowls with irregular lips.
Martha

Martha, I only put a very slight bit of water on the wheelhead. It only take a
tiny bit to hold the pot. When I finish trimming, I just run a chamois around
the rim and it's fine.
It sounds like you may have used too much water.
I also have a piece of foam that I have glued on a bat and then used a fine
line magic marker to make concentric circles. I use this for plates as well as
the grabber pad.

Regards,
June
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"GaSeku" wrote in message
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I would like everyone's opinions on using a Giffen Grip for trimming.
Thanks!

Lots of good answers. I have a griffen grip and would not be without it.
It makes it so much quicker and easier, especially when you have sets of
bowls or mugs or what ever.
I agree it is important to learn how to turn without a griffen grip, there
will always be the time you need this skill.
Annemarie

Well, now that my Giffin Grip is up and runnin' I have to highly recommend it,
too! Man, what a time saver!
Thank you all who reponded to my question.