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North Star Slabrollers 
Standard Packages
  Super Packages   Portaroller  Slab Rollers without tables
(Northstar Free Ship info)                                        Bulk Canvas
Brent Slabrollers 
MiniSRCSRCSR-14,   SR-20,   SR36  
Bailey Slabrollers 
Mini-22DRDII-24DRDII-30


North Star Slab Rollers

Tip: Get an extra set of canvas at time of purchase, and save on shipping (only $4 shipping for extra set.)   It's great to have one set for red clay and one set for white clay.  Or add a set of slab mats for slabs with smooth texture.
All North Star Slab Rollers have two rolls, much like the wringer of an old-fashioned washing machine.  The two rolls turning together pull slabs through easily, and the vertical adjustment of the top roll gives an easy to set and infinitely adjustable thickness from paper thin to over 2 inches.  
Standard rollers
2 1/2" diameter rollers
Direct Drive between handle and rollers
Super rollers
4" diameter rollers
4.33 : 1 gear reduced drive between handle and rollers

Northstar Standard Slab Rollers come with a life time warranty for home use, and 2 years for commercial and educational settings.  Super Models come with a life time warranty for all use including commercial and educational.   If you are purchasing a slab roller for these applications, we recommend upgrading to the Super Slab Roller models.     

Tips on choosing a slab roller;  We love the NorthStar slab rollers because there are no shims, and you can adjust slab thicknesses anywhere from 0" to over 2" thick (2.75" for standard and 2.25" for super machines.)  There are no chains or cables, or clumsy shims.  They are extremely durable.  They make a great, sturdy, work table.  And the clay is evenly compressed on both sides, so slabs warp less.  Drive train gears are made of nylon because it is impervious to clay dust, does not require lubrication and will "give" just enough to allow rolls to run out of parallel when needed.  Super series machines use steel reduction gears at the handle (these are never required to run out of true so nylon is not needed.) 

For occasional use the Standard Slab Roller is perfect.  However, if you plan to do a lot of slabbing, such as making large sculptures and architectural pieces or production work, or if you just like to make your life easier, then the Super models are well worth the extra money.  They are geared so they can really reduce the clay in one pass, rather than taking several passes.  If you used a slab roller in college or at a large studio, the Super models would probably be more like what you are used to.   

STANDARD - Good for home and occasional use.  Package includes 48" Table.
SUPER - Best for high use.  Gear reduced: get more clay through in 1 pass.  Commercial/school settings must get Super to get lifetime warranty.  Package includes 72" Table

We're sure we have the best price!  If you find a better one, we can probably beat it.  Read about our Low Price Policy.  

Standard Package 
(with table)

24" Wide Standard Package
List Price $900
Reg Price $774 
Sale $735 
+ Free Ship 
If you can find a cheaper price, we can probably beat it!  Email

30" Wide Standard Package
List Price $996
Reg Price $864 
Sale $820 
+ Free Ship 

If you can find a cheaper price, we can probably beat it!  Email

All Standard packages come with Wagon Wheel Handle, set of canvas, 48" table and hardware 
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Scroll down a little further to see the cool options (shelf, bucket wing and blank wing)
Spare Canvas (for standard packages)

 

24" Wide Standard Canvas set, 24" wide x 36" long, 2 pieces
$23

30" Wide Standard Canvas set, 30" wide x 36" long, 2 pieces
$26

21 oz duck, serged all sides  
Super Package
(with table)

24" Wide Super Package
List Price $1250
Reg Price $1074 
Sale $1015 
+ Free Ship 
If you can find a cheaper price, we can probably beat it!  Email

30" Wide Super Package
List Price $1600
Reg Price $1334 
Sale $1270 
+ Free Ship 

If you can find a cheaper price, we can probably beat it!  Email

36" Wide Super Package
List Price $1995
Reg Price $1643 
Sale $1540
+ Free Ship 

If you can find a cheaper price, we can probably beat it!  Email

All Super packages come with Wagon Wheel Handle, set of canvas, 72" table and hardware (contains a leaf so can be put together as a 48" table) 
Spare Canvas (for super packages)

 

24" Super Canvas set, 24" wide x 72" long, 
2 pieces
$35

30" Super Canvas set, 30" wide x 72" long, 
2 pieces
$39

36" Super Canvas set, 36" wide x 72" long, 
2 pieces
$44

21 oz duck, serged all sides

DELUXE PACKAGES
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24" wide packages are now available with extra options for the ultimate work table.  
Bottom Shelf made of 3/4" Medex with high-pressure melamine overlay in two sections supported by steel rails all around.  Requires drilling, but no disassembly.  Precision drilling template and all hardware furnished.  Shelf can support 600 lbs and is strongly recommended if Wing(s) are to be used because a load on bottom shelf will help prevent tipping problems.

End wings, or "extension" just fold down against the legs when not in use.  Bucket Wing opening fits a 5 gallon plastic bucket, OR an included 15" plastic throwing bat to close the hold and make a smooth, level top when a bucket is not being used.  Wings measure 24x24x3/4" and can support up to 100 pounds each.     

Standard Package with DELUXE options

24" Standard Package plus Bottom Shelf
List Price $1039
$949 
+ Free Ship

24" Standard Package plus Bottom Shelf and Blank Wing
List Price $1128
$1039 
+ Free Ship

24" Standard Package plus Bottom Shelf, Blank Wing and Bucket Wing
List Price $1227
$1129 
+ Free Ship

 

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We're sure we have the best price!  If you find a better one, we can probably beat it.  Read about our Low Price Policy.  

NorthStar Porta Roller  New!   

What you get:

  1. 18" wide Northstar slab roller with crank handle
  2. Two table toppers (so the clay is supported at roller height as it enters and exits the rollers)
  3. Two sheets of canvas, 18" wide x 36" long.

What you need:

  1. A workspace to put it on... and you are ready to go.

Portable Tabletop Slab Roller: 18" wide

Over 4 ft long, yet lightweight and easy to carry (it takes only one trip to carry the table tops and the roller)
Roller and table tops weight less than 50 lbs.  Tops are constructed of sturdy Medex (Medex - Wood product without formaldehyde.  Handles clay like wood.  Water proof, no warping, extremely strong.  Will not degrade like particle board.)
No tools required for assy.  No shims and no cables to wear out.  Great for demos and small studios.  The Porta Roller has anti-skid pads to help keep it in place while slabbing
Makes slabs from 1/8" to 2-1/2" thick, up to 18" wide, to any length you like.
Two sheets of canvas included.  
5 year warranty on the slab roller
We're sure we have the best price!  If you find a better one, we can probably beat it.  Read about our Low Price Policy.  
18" Porta Roller   List Price 
$550 

 $499 +
FREE SHIP
SALE $475


Extra canvas; Two 18" x 36" sheets $16.50
18" Porta Roller Retrofit kit
Will convert any 18" NS slabroller made since Jan 1987 into a Porta-Roller. Includes only the table toppers. No canvas. 

List Price 
$88.50

$82.00

North Star Slab Rollers Without Tables

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If you have an existing table that you want to mount the slab roller to, you can purchase table toppers which are similar to the table surface on the table model, but bolt to a table. 

Standard Slab Rollers (no table.)    Instructions for building a platform to mount your slab roller are included.
Also includes canvas and crank handle.  See extra canvas above.
18" wide   List Price $475  

$415 FREE SHIP 

24" wide  List Price $600 

$490 FREE SHIP 

30" wide   List Price $700  

$615 FREE SHIP 


Super Slab Rollers (no table.)  Instructions for building a platform to mount your slab roller are included.    Also includes canvas and wagon wheel handle.  See extra canvas above.
24" wide     List Price $995  

$825 + FREE SHIP 

30" wide     List Price $1099  

$925 + FREE SHIP 

36" wide   List Price $1399 

$1150 + FREE SHIP 


 

 

Bulk Canvas  
Sides have factory finish, 36" wide.  Or cut down to smaller sizes.  #6 weight

3 yards (9 feet), 36" wide, finished edges

$50

Brent Slab Rollers  Free shipping on some models

All except the mini SRC ships by truck.  For the SRC, please place the order and you will be contacted for shipping approval.  Free shipping on larger models to most locations in Continental US, even includes residential and liftgate if needed!  You will be contacted soon after order submission if you do not qualify for free shipping.

Constructed of heavy gauge steel pipe and plate, precision machined parts, permanently sealed bearings and aircraft quality cables.  Beds consist of Masonite shims the size of the table, which can be removed or added to vary the slab thickness.  The roller mechanism is moved over the bed and clay by a circular wagon wheel handle driving a double cable system (except SRC which has a crank).  

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Mini SRC: 
Portable, yet extremely sturdy, this slab roller is compact enough to fit on a table while rolling out slabs up to 14" by 15"   It is constructed of steel pipe and bent plate like the SRC so it will last for many years.  The patented cable drive system with opposing rollers produces even pressure along the bed.  It includes one 1/4" and two 1/8" thick shims and will roll slabs up to 3/4" 61 lbs.  Assembled dimensions: 31"Wx26"Lx14"H. Ships UPS so shipping price will be shown in shopping cart.  
MiniSRC  List Price $445

$390 

Set of replacement cables for MiniSRC (set of 4)

$48

Single replacement cables for MiniSRC 

$13

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SRC: 
Ideal for the hobby potter, practical for home and studio use, the SRC can produce slabs 21" wide and 40" long, up to 1 1/4" thick.  Each comes with six Masonite shims, one that is 1/8" thick, one that is four 1/4" thick, and one that is 1/4" thick with canvas.  Overall assembled dimensions: 40"Wx51"Lx40"H   Ships Truck.  We will contact you after ordering for shipping approval, or email us for a quote. (Please provide your ZIP)  If extra shims are desired, please ask us for price.
INCLUDES $70 in free AMACO product.  
List price  $775                 Our Price:

$663

Options:

Leg set    List Price $120

$115

Set of 4 replacement cables

$51

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SR-14:  
Rolls out slabs 14" wide and 3' long.  Includes 3 Masonite shims: one that is 1/8" plain and two that are 1/4" with canvas.  Table model, does not come with legs.  If extra shims are desired, please ask us for price.   No hassles with shipping quotes.  Shipping included in Continental US.  
INCLUDES $70 in free AMACO product.  
List price  $1595              Our Price:

$1595 FREE SHIP

Options:

Leg set kit   List Price $235

$220

Set of 4 replacement cables

$63

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SR-20   
Rolls out slabs 20" wide by 5' long.  Comes with steel pipe legs and 3 Masonite shims: one 1/8" plain and two 1/4" with canvas.  487 lbs.  If extra shims are desired, please ask us for price. Shipping included in Continental US.
INCLUDES $70 in free AMACO product.  
List Price $1945              

$1900 FREE SHIP

Options:

Set of 4 replacement cables

$63

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SR-36
Rolls slabs 36" wide by 6' long.  1/8" to 1 1/4" thick.  Comes with steel pipe legs and 4 Masonite shims: one 1/8" plain, one 1/4" plain and two 1/4" with canvas.  706 lbs.   If extra shims are desired, please ask us for price. Shipping included in Continental US for $2675.
INCLUDES $100 in free AMACO product.  
List Price $2795           Our Price: 

$2560
FREE SHIP

Options:

Set of 4 replacement cables

$63

Bailey Slab Rollers

Prices include shipping in Continental US

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New Mini-22 utilizes the same dependable "dual roller drive" process as other Bailey models. Both rollers are made of solid steel and coated with a permanent abrasive epoxy finish.  Each roller is driven by 3/4 inch wide steel gears.  

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Shown with legs

A sturdy hand crank delivers ample leverage to roll slabs through the machine.  Roller delivers perfectly even slabs every time.  Clay is compressed in one pass through the rollers.  The roller position is fixed, so the slab thickness is varied by adding or removing masonite shims.  When feeding bulk clay through the machine, the clay can be piled approximately 5/8" plus the thickness of the slab intended.  Includes shims and a slab sheet.

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Mini-22 Table top Slab Roller (22" wide) with integrated table mount    List Price $422 $480 including shipping
- Complete set including Legs $600 including shipping  

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DRDII with table and optional round handle upgrade. Available in 24" and 30" widths.   5 year warranty.  30" model has gear reduction, with all steel gears.  24" comes in standard and gear reduction models.  Gear reduction means you turn the wheel more times but each turn is easier to make.  Therefore you can put more clay through at a time.  The "feed" side of the table is shorter and lower lower.  Slabrollers with gear reduction should only be rolled in one direction. Schools and public studios with gear reduced models are advised to purchase the Reverse Threaded Handle Adapter which ensures that the slab roller is not damaged if someone tries to roll the clay backward.

Most people upgrade to one of the round handle options.  

DRD II 24" Standard Model (Direct Drive, no Gear Reduction)

DRDII 24" Slab Roller package: This is the most common configuration, with the 24"x70" table, upgrade to round handle, and extra canvas. $1125 including shipping 
DRDII 24" Slab Roller with 4 spoke handle (without table, choose a table size below)  $720 including shipping
24"x48" Table  (new!)   (tables only available for purchase with slab rollers) $310 including shipping 
24"x70" Table  (tables only available for purchase with slab rollers) $360 including shipping 
Optional Upgrade to Standard Round Handle in place of spoke  $45 (when purchased with slabroller)
Extra 24" wide Canvas (24" x 8' long) $25 (when purchased with slabroller)

DRD II 24" Gear Reduced Model

DRDII 24" Gear Reduced Slab Roller Package: This is the most common configuration, with the 24"x70" table, upgrade to round handle, and extra canvas.  Schools may wish to add the Reverse Threaded Handle Adapter to this package.  $1350 including shipping
DRDII 24" Gear Reduced Slab Roller with 4 spoke handle (without table, choose a table size below) $940 including shipping
24"x48" Table  (new!)   (tables only available for purchase with slab rollers) $310 including shipping 
24"x70" Table  (tables only available for purchase with slab rollers) $360 including shipping 
Extra 24" wide Canvas (24" x 8' long) $25 (when purchased with slabroller)
Optional Upgrade to Standard Round Handle in place of spoke  $45 (when purchased with slabroller)
Reverse Threaded Handle Adapter  This has a ratchet to prevent reverse handle travel which prevents mechanical damage to the machine due to abuse.  Recommended primarily for schools and public studios.  ONLY NECESSARY / AVAILABLE ON GEAR REDUCED MODELS $62 (when purchased with slabroller)

DRD II 30" Gear Reduced Model

DRDII 30" Slab Roller Package: This is the most common configuration, with the 30"x70" table, upgrade to round handle, and extra canvas.  Schools may wish to add the Reverse Threaded Handle Adapter to this package.  $1500 including shipping
DRDII 30" Slab Roller (without table) $1050 including shipping
30"x48" Table  (new!)   (tables only available for purchase with slab rollers) $345 including shipping 
30"x70" Table  (tables only available for purchase with slab rollers) $410 including shipping 
Extra 30" wide Canvas (30" x 8' long) $28 (when purchased with slabroller)
Optional Upgrade to Standard Round Handle in place of spoke (available on 24" and 30" models) $45 (when purchased with slabroller)
Reverse Threaded Handle Adapter  This has a ratchet to prevent reverse handle travel which prevents mechanical damage to the machine due to abuse.  Recommended primarily for schools and public studios.  ONLY NECESSARY / AVAILABLE ON GEAR REDUCED MODELS $62 (when purchased with slabroller)
* Free shipping on NorthStar and Bailey Slab Rollers is in lower 48 states.  Equivalent discount given for shipments outside 48 states.

* Free shipping on NorthStar and Bailey Slab Rollers is in lower 48 states.  Equivalent discount given for shipments outside 48 states.
 

 

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