Digitalfire is facing a takedown order from Plainsman Clays. They are revoking permission to "use any Plainsman content" "on any platform". This is broad and vague enough, and this site large enough, that I am unable to comply or even interpret it in the short timeframe (June 27). Please don't panic, I am overwhelmed by the unbelievable support I am getting. We just need to get them to relent on this demand and call off the lawyer (to at least permit commentary). There are lots of backup sites (many people have the API endpoints), don't start downloading or scraping again and overload the server.
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These are small-scale devices that work on the same principles as industrial ones - thus they put industrial methods of clay processing in the hands of a potter or hobbyist. These products are stainless steel and food grade and most can be used with powders or shurries and have interchangeable screens. The most expensive device here costs $5000 and the least expensive is far less than $1000. The suppliers of each of these also have other similar machines (as well as other types of processing equipment potentially valuable in small-scale ceramic production).
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https://www.amazon.ca/INTBUYING-Vibrating-Stainless-Machine-Electric/dp/B0CFLRV64K
110v/220v Inclined-box Linear Sifter Shaker on Amazon (for lump removal, less than $1000) |
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https://www.amazon.ca/Automatic-Vibrating-Stainless-Screening-Particles/dp/B0C1ZGPMRL
110v/50w 40/60 mesh 30cm dia Sieve Shaker for Powders on Amazon (less than $1000) |
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https://www.amazon.ca/YUCHENGTECH-Industrial-Vibrating-Particles-Screening/dp/B082KRYCJG
220V 50W Industrial Vibrating Sieve Machine for powders/liquids (to 500 mesh) on Amazon (less than $3000). |
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https://www.amazon.ca/INTBUYING-Stainless-Ultra-high-Efficiency-Metallurgy/dp/B098SRHQ8P
208V 60HZ Triphase 1500W Powder/liquid Three-layer Stainless Steel Vibrating Sieving Machine (less than $5000) |
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How to Find and Test Your Own Native Clays
Some of the key tests needed to really understand what a clay is and what it can be used for can be done with inexpensive equipment and simple procedures. These practical tests can give you a better picture than a data sheet full of numbers. |
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Formulating a body using clays native to your area
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Make your own sieve shaker to process ceramic slurries
All you need is an inexpensive vibration motor from Amazon, a five-gallon pail, some metal and welding and 3D-printed collars to hold the sieve in place. |
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