Clay Times Back Issues Vol. 2 Issue 5 • Jul/Aug 1996 | Page 14

Buying a New Slab Roller continued from page 12 one control to adjust both distances simultaneously, to assure that slabs are always rolled at an even thickness. Bailey’s DRD (dual roller drive) Series offers this feature as a standard part of the package. Accessories Various accessories are available from many dealers to help streamline your slab work. A “slab divider” is a bar with wheels on each end and adjustable cutters attached to the bar. After the operator sets the desired distance between the cutters, the roller is pulled along the length of the slab, sectioning it into segments of desired widths in one swift pass. Available in 20”, 30” and 40” widths, this device saves a tremendous amount of measuring and cutting time. Six cutters are provided with each divider, which lists from approximately $34 for the 20” model to $41 for the 40” model. Another helpful slab cutting tool is the compass, used for cutting perfect circles of various sizes. A special clay compass is available which can be fitted with more than one cutter, so several different circles can be cut in one rotat