North Star Extruders

North Star extruders do not look like or work like any others. They are designed to be simple, safe and inexpensive. Standard and Super models feature a 4" square steel barrel tapered at the top for easy loading. Big Blue Extruder is designed to be simple and safe yet powerful. This model features a 6 x 6 x 12 inch aluminum barrel that holds a full 25 pound pug of clay and can produce extrusions up to 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 inches, without an expansion box.

North Star Standard Extruder	North Star Stainless Extruder	North Star Special Extruder Package

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Regular Steel	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
4" Barrel	4" Barrel	4" Barrel
Basic Die Set	Basic Die Set	Basic & Accessory Die Set

North Star Super Extruder Package	North Star Big Blue Extruder Package

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Stainless Steel	Heavy-wall Aluminum
4" Barrel	6" Barrel
Over 50 Shapes	Large Die Set
plus Z-Brace	plus 1 Blank Die

North Star Extruder Accessories

Standard & Stainless Extruder Dies	Big Blue Dies	Expansion Box Kit
4" Dies	6" Dies	Fits all North Star 4" Extruders
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North Star Standard Extruder

		North Star Standard Extruder features a 4 inch square steel barrel tapered at the top for easy loading. It comes with a long extension handle to give extra leverage for small extrusions or stiff clay. The interior of the Standard extruder is plain steel. If the barrel's isn't washed out and periodically protected with a light film of machine oil or silicone lubricant, then it can rust or develop light oxidation that can stain your clay. Keep it clean and dry between uses and the Standard model can be used just like the Stainless model. The Standard Extruder comes with basic die set only. To purchase 4" Extruder Dies click here.
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		Code: NS900

North Star Stainless Extruder

		North Star Stainless Extruder features a 4 inch square stainless steel barrel tapered at the top for easy loading. It comes with a long extension handle to give extra leverage for small extrusions or stiff clay. The Stainless model offers the most versatility. It can be used with just about any clay type as long as the clay is soft and easy to work with your hands. Because stainless steel won't rust, it is ideal for use with white stoneware clays and porcelain. If you're going to be using these clay types, then our Stainless extruder might be your best choice. The Stainless Extruder comes with basic die set only. To purchase 4" Extruder Dies click here.
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		Code: NS910

North Star Special Extruder Package

		North Star Special Extruder Package features a 4 inch square stainless steel barrel tapered at the top for easy loading. It comes with a long extension handle to give extra leverage for small extrusions or stiff clay. The Stainless model offers the most versatility. It can be used with just about any clay type as long as the clay is soft and easy to work with your hands. Because stainless steel won't rust, it is ideal for use with white stoneware clays and porcelain. If you're going to be using these clay types, then our Stainless extruder might be your best choice. The Stainless Extruder comes with basic die set and accessory die set. To purchase 4" Extruder Dies click here.
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		Code: 950

North Star Super Extruder Package

		North Star Super Extruder Package features a 4 inch square stainless steel barrel tapered at the top for easy loading. It comes with a long extension handle to give extra leverage for small extrusions or stiff clay. The Stainless model offers the most versatility. It can be used with just about any clay type as long as the clay is soft and easy to work with your hands. Because stainless steel won't rust, it is ideal for use with white stoneware clays and porcelain. If you're going to be using these clay types, then our Stainless extruder might be your best choice. The Stainless Extruder comes with die sets 915, 925, 925DS1, 925DS2, 925DS3, 925GS, 926A, 926B, 926C. Over 50 shapes including Z-Brace. To purchase 4" Extruder Dies click here.
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		Code: NS960

North Star Big Blue Extruder

		The Big Blue Extruder features a 6 x 6 x 12 inch aluminum barrel that holds a full 25 pound pug of clay and can produce extrusions up to 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 inches, without an expansion box. With this extruder, there are no heavy bars or levers to injure head or feet, no hydraulic pumps or air compressors with their inherent hazards. Instead, it is entirely hand driven. Turning the large handle drives a compound rack-and-pinion gear box which dramatically reduces the force needed to make an extrusion. No more than thirty pounds of force at the handle is needed to make an average extrusion! The barrel and die simply lift out as a unit (no tools required) so that cleaning, changing dies and loading can be done while you sit or stand comfortably at your work bench. This extruder is wall mounted. The Wagon Wheel Handle is held in place by a quick release pin. It is removed with a pull (again, no tools) so the handle can be quickly set aside whenever it is in the way. Dies furnished with the Big Blue Extruder include: Hollow round, square and hex (all 4-1/2 inch OD with 5/16 inch walls), plus one blank die. Solid construction is worry-free and almost no maintenance is required. The barrel is heavy-wall aircraft-alloy aluminum and only UHMW, aluminum and stainless steel can contact the clay. The housing is made of powder-coated steel and stainless steel. All gears and the gearbox are solid steel which has been either powder-coated or plated. Adapter available to use for North Star 4" extruder dies. More stock dies will be made available as demand arises, including larger versions of most shapes available for 4 inch extruder. One year warranty. To purchase 6" Big Blue Extruder Dies click here.
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		Code: NS970

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