mkM Ultimate Throwing Sticks

         MKM Ultimate Throwing Sticks are designed for use in narrow mouthed forms such as bottles, glasses, and tall vases, where the mouth of the vessel is narrower than the width of the thrower's hand, or where the curve of the stick works better than a rigid and straight forarm. The curve allows these throwing sticks to hook under the shoulder of a vessel.  The rib at the end of the throwing stick allows for a minimum of torque on the wall of the vessal when the stick is being used.  The differently shaped ribs at each end of the double-ended throwing sticks allow them to be used on different parts of the vessel, with the longer and narrower rib being used to shape and lift the shoulder of a vessel, and the half-circle rib being used to push out the walls. The screw attachment for each rib allows the ribs to be oriented according to the user's preference, or to be changed out for a different rib altogether.

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MKM Throwing Tools.

  • These tools come in 5 configurations and sizes, and range in price from $16.95 to $29.95.

  • The tools come with the rib(s) pictured. 

  • NB:  The ribs at the end of the tools should be tightened before using so that they do not rotate while in use. 

The Double Ended Throwing Tool.

  • This tool comes in three sizes:

  • T3a (small):      6.5 inch overall.

  • T3c  medium:  13.5 inches overall.

  • T3d large:      19.5 inches overall.

 

 

 

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The Tall Jar Tool

  • Great for tall jars, glasses, narrow vases, or just  reaching down into a form and doing the final adjustments to the shape.

  • Length of handle is 12 inches (30cm).

 

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The Shoulder Tool

  • This tool can snicker through small openings to do the final shaping and lifting of a shoulder.  It is useful even when the opening at the top is not small, but where reaching in and under would be awkward.

  • Length of the handle is 7 3/4 inches (19.7 cm)

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MKM Craftsman Series Wood Ribs

  • These are some of the smaller MKM ribs that may be attached to the throwing tools.  All are relatively small.  Please see the rib section of this website to see the full selection of tools, and their pricing.