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MKM
Craftsman Series Wood Ribs.
- Selection
of ribs: View #1-- relative sizes of the ribs.
- Longest
rib at lower left (W21) is 8 3/4 inches long (22.25 cm).
- Shortest
rib at middle right (W7a) is 2 7/8 inches long (7.3 cm).
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MKM
Craftsman Series Wood Ribs.
- Selection
of ribs: View #2 -- relative sizes of the ribs.Longest
rib at left (W23) is 18.5 inches long (47 cm).
- The
smallest rib -- second from the top right -- (W2a) is 2.5
inches long (6.35 cm).
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About
MKM Craftsman Series Wood Ribs
- MKM
Craftman Series ribs consists of 28 differently shaped ribs
made of a medium hard wood.
- The ribs have a variety
of curves, and relatively sharp edges that are straight.
- The edges are sanded by hand and should not contain
any dings.
- MKM feels it is important for each rib to offer a distinct curve, separate from most of the other ribs. That being said, ribs with the same number but distinguished by being labelled a, b, or c, are ribs with exactly the same shape and curve, and differing only in size.
- Each rib is finished with an
oil and wax mixture that is deeply applied to the rib to make
it more durable in water. However, these ribs are made of wood, and should be removed from water when not in use.
- MKM stands behind its ribs. If they fail, then we will replace them.
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W1
L:
3 ½ in. W: 1 7/8 in
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- Small
to medium bowl interiors.
- Point is useful for rim
and wall details.
- Flat edge is great for compressing vertical
walls.
- Rounded blunt end won't catch at the bottom of the
bowl.
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W2a
L:
2 ½ in. W: 1 ¾ in
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- Interior
rib.
- Very useful inside small vase and jar forms
for pushing out the wall.
- More effective that flexible ribs
when used inside a form.
- Use in conjunction with a flexible
rib or credit card on the exterior of the form.
- Comes
in two larger sizes (2b and 2c).
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W2b
L:
4 ½ in W: 3 in
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- General use
medium size bowl rib for bowl interiors.
- The flatter
bottom part of the rib is useful for setting the curve on small
to medium size plates.
- Comes in a larger size (W2c) and a smaller
size (W2a).
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W2c
L:
6 ¾ in. W: 4 ½ in.
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- Large
bowl interiors and for setting the curve on medium
size plates.
- Like the W2a and W2b, it can be used inside
large jars to push out the walls.
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W3a
L:
3 in. W: 1 1/8 in
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- Small
bowl interiors, vertical wall compression, and general
use.
- Comes in a larger size (W3b).
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W3b
L:
3 ¾ in. W: 1 ¾ in.
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- Useful
for small to medium size bowls, and for compressing vertical
walls.
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W4
L:
4 5/8 in. W: 1 7/8 in
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- Small
bowl interiors.
- External vertical wall compression.
- The sharp end is useful for rim and wall details.
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W5
L:
2 ¾ in. W: 2 in.
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- Corner
rib.
- This rib provides different corner radius's.
Each corner of the rib has a different radius.
- It is also
small enough to be attached to the MKM Ultimate Throwing Stick.
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W6
L:
4 1/8 in. W: 1 7/8 in.
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- Vertical
wall compression.
- The curved side is great for working the
sides of gently curved exterior walls of vase and jar forms.
- Angling it away from the vertical increases the effective
curve of the rib.
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W7a
L:
2 7/8 in. W: 1 7/8 in
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- Interior
rib, medium size.
- Use this rib when working the inside
of forms that are to be expanded. Much more effective than
a soft rib, or fingers for moving out clay walls.
- Comes in
a larger size (W7b).
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W7b
L:
3 1/8 in. W: 2 in.
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- Interior
rib, larger size.
- Comes in a smaller size (W7a).
- Can be used with MKM Throwing ToolsT.
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W8a
L:
4 1/8 in. W: 2 ¼ in |
- This
rib works well inside large bowls with steep walls
and flatter, but still curved, bottoms.
- Use it with the blunt
end facing out when on the bottom of the bowl, and with the
blunt end facing down when on the wall of the bowl.
- Comes
in a larger size.
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W8b
L:
6 ¾ in. W: 2 7/8 in.
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- This
rib works well inside large bowls with steep walls
and flatter, but still curved, bottoms.
- Use it with the blunt
end facing out when on the bottom of the bowl, and with the
blunt end facing down when on the wall of the bowl.
- Comes
in two sizes.
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W9
L:
4 ¼ in. W: 2 in.
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- This
rib is useful for smoothing the marks left by trim tools.
- The narrow end smooths inside the foot ring, and the flat
sides and curved larger end is useful on the curved exteriors
of bowls, etc.
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W10
L:
4 ¼ in. W: 2 in.
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- Multiple
use rib.
- Bowl interiors, vertical wall compression,
with a sharp corner for base, wall, and rim details.
- The curved bottom
of the rib is great for compressing and forming plate interiors.
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W11
L:
6 1/4in. W: 2 in
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- For
compressing clay walls and removing slip.
- Also useful
for compressing and working with slabs.
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W12a
L:
3 ¾ in. W: 2 ½ in.
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- Very
useful general bowl and plate rib.
- Comes in two sizes.
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W12b
L:
6 in. W: 3 7/8 in
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- Great
general use large plate and bowl rib.
- Comes in two
sizes.
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W20
L:
8 in. W: 2 1/8 in.
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- Great
general use rib for large gently curved bowls, platters,
and vase forms.
- Also handy as a small paddle.
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W21
L:
8 ¾ in. W: 2 in.
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- Specifically
designed for working with flanged plates and bowls.
- Use the flat edge to push down the flange, and the sharper
curved end to interior wall of the bowl.
- Also great
for smoothing flat slabs of clay.
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W22
L:
12 ½ in. W: 2 1/8 in
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- For
setting the curve on plates.
- Also for linear marks
on the exterior of vase forms.
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W23:
L:
18 ½ in. W: 3 in. |
- For
very large platters.
- Because it is so long, it can
also be used to push out the bottom of jars and bottles too
large to reach with just the arms and hands
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