In my studio, my Mudcutter (wire tool) is the tool that I pick up
the most. I made one many years ago and used it on production pots
cutting spouts and lugs, and also like a needle tool. The Mudcutter has
been designed to go around a 4 inch pug, or an extrusion. The design
lends itself to the slicing and cutting of hand building, or at the
wheel it fits well in the hand. This is the best all around wire tool
for six inch pugged clay, cutting spouts, and cutting off extrusions. It
also works great as a faceting tool. This is one tool that once you use
it, you will ask yourself 'how did I work without it?' - Michael Sherrill
Mudcutter is made of stainless steel with a surgical stainless steel
wire under tension. It is easy to change the wires, if needed. The
handle has an insert made from the same material as the ribs. The tool
is made so you can lay it in a bucket of water and it won't rust or
degrade. This is a lifetime tool.
The Mudcutter wire tool is essential to the potter. |