Use & Care Guide

For best results, trim when the clay is firm leather-hard. It should hold its shape and produce clean clay shavings with light pressure.

If the clay sticks to the tool or smears, it may be too wet. If it chips, creates a lot of dust, or needs heavy pressure, it may be too dry.

The cutting edge may still be sharp. The clay may be too wet or too dry, the tool angle may need adjusting, or you may be removing too much clay at once.

Try using lighter pressure, taking thinner cuts, and changing the angle slightly before pressing harder.

This may happen when the clay is too dry, the piece is not centered, the wheel is moving too fast, or the tool is cutting too deeply.

Make sure the piece is secure. Slow down if needed, use lighter pressure, and remove a thinner layer of clay.

Stop the wheel first.

Gently remove the tool in the same direction it entered. Do not twist the handle from side to side, bend the cutting head, or pull it out at an angle.

Tungsten carbide stays sharp for a long time and is highly resistant to wear. However, it is a hard material and does not bend like regular steel.

Protect the cutting head from drops, hard impacts, twisting, prying, and sideways force. Do not use the tool as a lever or force it through fully dry or fired clay.

Wipe away clay after each use with a damp cloth or sponge, then dry the tool before storing it. Do not soak the wooden handle.

Store the tool so the carbide head does not hit other tools or hard surfaces.

Carbide does not need frequent sharpening. If the tool no longer cuts well after you have checked the clay condition and your trimming method, contact us before sharpening it.