Tools

31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA   Phone: 781-449-7687       Fax: 781-449-9098      Email: PottersShop@aol.com     Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F: 10-4 

*******All tools are subject to our 50% off Liquidation Sale*****
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 FALCON TOOLS are produced with care by well-known potter, teacher, and author John Conrad. They are well-designed, useful, and well-crafted. I use them in my own work and in my classroom. 



FALCON PONY ROLLER- A versatile rolling tool. Top pin is flat, bottom pin is slightly arched. Comfortable metal handle. 8" long. $10 SOLD OUT

TRIANGLE COMB- A semi-rigid metal scraper with just enough flex. Great for texture, scoring, etc. Approximately 4" long. $5.25

FALCON FETTLING KNIFE - Sturdier than commonly available fettling knives. 8.5 " long $10 SOLD OUT

STEEL FLUTING TOOL - A well-made tool, outstanding in its simplicity. The 7" length features two slightly different cutting curves, and the ends are bent at an angle making the creation of a "flute" simple and foolproof. Rigid stainless steel for a lifetime of use. $12.50

TRIPLETT PADDLE - Designed by Kathy Triplett, author of Handbuilt Ceramics and Handbuilt Tableware, this is the tool she had been looking for. A sharp edge and a round one, one surface flat while the other is round. Use it to form inside curves, straighten and edge and push out from the inside of a shape. Well-designed, carefully-made, and comfortable to use. $18.50 SOLD OUT

TROY THROWING STICKS - Small or Large. These are the sweetest throwing sticks you will ever handle. Designed by Jack Troy and handmade of cherry, they are slightly curved, wonderfully smooth, and double-ended. Each end has a slightly different size knob and roundness. Totally ergonomic! Large: 14 " long, Small: 8" long $22.00 for either size


Set includes:

KUSHI COMB - 3.5" $13.00

BAMBOO FLUTING TOOL - 8.25" long $13.50

BAMBOO RIB SM. - 4.5" $7.00

BAMBOO RIB LG. - 5.5" $7.50

BAMBOO COMB - 8" long $12.00

BAMBOO KNIFE - 8.25" long $10.00

BAMBOO SPEAR - A combination knife and cut-off wire 8.5" long $10.00

         COMPLETE SET OF BAMBOO TOOLS - $58.50 (no additional discount off the whole set )


 


DOLAN TOOLS 

 Handmade by the Dolan family, these must be seen and touched to be believed. Made from high carbon steel and sharpened to a razor edge, they can be resharpened many times, unlike other trim tools. The blade is set with a brass ferrule in a turned and polished hardwood handle all sealed against moisture. These are the tools I use and I have been using them since they started making them. They are so beautiful!! If you don't love these tools, send them back for a refund, no questions asked. 10% discount only on these tools. 

LARGE LOOP DOLAN TOOLS- #310, #315, #320, #325, #330, #340, #345, #350, #360, #370, left to right  

the following  are sold out; 310, 315, 325, 340, 345, 

 These are the standard style loop tool to which all others are compared. Heavy gauge steel, robust hardwood handles. This is my primary trimming tool.

 Loop length 1.5"-2". 

Total length 6"-7" $16.00 each

MEDIUM LOOP DOLAN TOOLS - #405, #410, #410S, #415, #420, #425, #430, #440, #445, #450, #455, #460, #465, #470, #480L, #480S, left to right 

the following  are sold out; #405, #410, #410S, #415, #420, #425, #430, #465, #470, #480L, #480S

 Slightly smaller than the 300 series, many people prefer the smaller diameter of the handle and loop compared to the large loop tools. 

Loop length 1.5". 

Total length 6"-7". $15.00 each

SMALL LOOP DOLAN TOOLS - S10, S20, S25, S30, S40, S50, S60, S70, S80, S85, left to right
the following  are sold out;  S10, S25, S30,  S40, S50, S60, S70, 

MINI LOOP DOLAN TOOLS - m10, m15, m20, m25, m30, m40, m50, m55, m60, m70, m80, m90, m95, left to right 

the following  are sold out;  m25, m55, m90, m95

 These tools are smaller and more delicate than the 300 large and medium sized loop tools. They are designed for carving, incising, and sgrafitto, not for heavy-duty trimming. Care must be taken in use. Made from the same high carbon steel as all Dolan Tools. Can be resharped many times. 

Loop length .5". 

Total length 6". $9.50 each

 The smallest, and most delicate dolan tools. These are designed for carving, incising, and sgrafitto, not for heavy-duty trimming. Care must be taken in use. Made from the same high carbon steel as all Dolan Tools. Can be resharpened many times. 

                                                     Loop length .25". 

                                                   Total length 6". $7.50 each

JAPANESE-STYLE DOLAN TRIM TOOLS - #110, #120, #130, #140, #150, #160, #170, #180R, #180L, #190R, #190L , left to right 

the following  are sold out;   #170, #180R, #180L, #190R, #190L

FACETING DOLAN TOOLS - CFT OVAL, CFT FLAT 


 Like extra-large trimming tools, these are designed to remove large amounts of clay cleanly and efficiently. They also make wonderful sculpture tools. They are made from very high carbon steel in flat and oval shapes. Available in two sizes.

Large: 3" loop length, 8.5" total length, flat or oval - $20.00
Medium: 2" loop length, 7.25" total length, flat or oval - $16.00

EXTRA-LARGE JAPANESE-STYLE DOLAN TRIM TOOL - 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, 11F, 11G, left to right 

the following  are sold out;   11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, 11F, 

 These have a very heavy-duty blade set with 2 brass pins into a comfortable, robust handle. Traditional Japanese design. 

Blade length 1.5". 

Total length 6.5". $16 each

 Traditional Japanese design. Heavy-duty blade, turned hardwood handle is set with a brass ferrule. 

Blade length 1.75". 

Total length 8". $14.50

GROOVY TOOLS  

We are proud to offer this new line of premium quality trim tools. They feature a true tool steel loop that is hardened, tempered, and then cryogenically treated to create a super steel blade. The blade is 1/4" wide and sharp on both edges. Acetate handles have closed cell foam grips for added comfort. The overall length of each tool is approximately 6-1/2". The tools can be re-sharpened for extra long life. We put these tools through rigorous use here at The Potters Shop before we offered them for sale and they are wonderful. Groovy Tools get a 10% discount.

Below is the 300 Series

Left to right, top to bottom #301, 302, 304, 305, 310, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320. $14.50 each 

the following  are sold out;    #301, 302, 317, 


 

Below is the 200 Series

top to bottom #201, 202, 203, 204. $16.50 each

the following  are sold out;    #201, 

 

31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA     Phone: 781-449-7687     Fax: 781-449-9098      Email: PottersShop@aol.com     Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F: 10-4