Large Metal Rib

This item ships directly from DiamondCore Tools and may ship separately from the rest of your order. Separate shipping charges may occur. Flexible. Versatile. Essential. Metal ribs are all of these as part of your creative process, from smoothing a large slab of clay to putting the finishing touch on the side of a thrown bowl. This type of tool is always handy, and no ceramic artist should be without one. DESCRIPTION Wide, stainless steel, isosceles triangle metal rib 16.1 cm width by 6 cm height (~6.3 by 2.6 inches) Flexible, 0.006-inch thickness 3.5 cm fine-tooth scoring section Curved corners in two-angle options Center hole on curved corners at 1 cm and 5 cm insets Long edge with holes and line cutouts at 1 cm intervals DiamondCore Tools logo cutout in the center USES/BENEFITS Flat edges to smooth all kinds of surfaces Curved corners leave no lines while smoothing The sides of the rib can trim excess or cut clay with straight edges Holes on the long edge help measure on the fly Rounded corners of the triangle have varying radiuses Center hole on corners helps create circles of varying sizes The scoring edge creates a ragged surface necessary for joining sections Create small or larger scoring surfaces with a few tips or all the ridges CAUTIONS Use metal rib edges and scoring teeth with care Observe all safety precautions Keep out of the reach of children