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NorthStar Extruders
Click for information about these models:
Standard • Stainless • Jumbo
Stainless • Dies • Expansion
Box • Big Blue
There
are two standard models of NorthStar extruders. One has a stainless
steel barrel, and the other is regular steel with a powder-coated exterior
surface, frame and handle. The Stainless and Standard models are identical
in shape and capacity. Any NorthStar standard die fits either one.
Between
the two models, the Stainless Extruder 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 stoneware clays and porcelain. If you're
going to use these clay types, the Stainless extruder might be your
best choice.
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interior of the Standard exrtuder is plain steel. It should be washed
out and periodically protected with a light film of machine oil or silicone
lubricant. Without that protection, it may develop light oxidation or
rust which can stain your clay. Keep it clean and dry between uses,
and you can use the Standard extruder just like the Stainless model.
Remember:
both the Standard and the Stainless extruders come with the NS915 Basic Die Set. Several of the dies contain 4 cavities of different sizes.
Use the die mask to block off any three of them.
Standard Extruder (NS900)
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NS900 • $369.99
The Standard Extruder includes this die set:
| NS915: (total of 5) |
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Stainless Extruder (NS910)
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NS910 • $419.99
The Stainless Extruder includes this die set:
| NS915: (total of 5) |
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Click the set item number for details listed in 'Dies' section.
Not all dies shown in photo are included with this extruder. |
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Stainless Extruder Package (NS950)
This extruder includes the 4" Stainless Steel extruder, die sets at right, and Z-Brace for hollow dies. |
NS950 • $479.99
The Stainless Extruder includes these die sets:
| NS915: (total of 5) |
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| NS925: (total of 9) |
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| Click the set item numbers for details listed in 'Dies' section. |
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Jumbo Stainless Extruder Package (NS960)
Stainless Expanded Extruder Package (NS950-EX)
This item includes the 4" Stainless Steel Extruder, Expansion
Box Kit, die sets at right, and Z-Brace for hollow dies.) |
NS950-EX • $639.99
The Stainless Expanded Extruder Package
includes these die sets:
| NS915: (total of 5) |
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| NS925: (total of 9) |
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Expansion Box Kit (NS940)
(Shown with a Georgies' glaze pint jar to illustrate scale.)
The
Expansion Box is an extruder accessory that allows you to make
larger extrusions from your current NorthStar 4" extruder.
The kit includes the Expansion Box, die retainer ring and mounting
bolts, hex wrench, three piece spacer board and lag bolts, and
a sample die (NS9830, the 6" Bread Tray).
The
Expansion Box is made of high-quality aircraft-grade aluminum
alloy. All the mating surfaces aremachined flat for a tight seal.
The die retainer ring (and hardware for it) are made of steel.
All outside surfaces are powder-coated with NorthStar's distinctive
blue for a durable, lasting finish and years of use.
Standard Dies
Dies
on this page fit NorthStar's Standard and Stainless 4" extruders.
Click here for dies that fit the Expansion Box and Big Blue 6" extruders. |
(Shown with a Georgies' glaze pint jar
to illustrate scale.)
In
the stainless extruder, every part contacting the clay is
either stainless steel or plastic, and will not discolor
even the most delicate and whitest of porcelains. |
NorthStar's
Standard dies are made of 1/2"-thick polyethylene,
which is extremely wear-resistant and completely non-contaminating.
The top edge (facing the clay in the extruder barrel) is
beveled to compact the clay as it passes through for a crisper,
more solid extrusion. In the hollow dies, there is a bevel
on both the interior and exterior portions under each side
of the bracket (which holds the hollow dies' center pieces)
that helps the extrusion to "heal" after it has
been split by the bracket. This bracket fits into a Z-shaped
slot machined into the top of the hollow die. The bracket
is held in place by the barrel of the extruder. If a hollow
die is mounted in place, the center part is automatically
in exactly the right place and the wall thickness will be
even all the way around. |
NS915 • $67.99
Basic Die Set |
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4 asst coils |
4 asst coils |
Small square, hex,
2 ribbons |
Die mask |
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NS925 • $119.99
Standard Accessories Set |
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| 4 coils @ 3/4", 4-7/8", 1", 1-1/4" |
2 ribbons
@ 2", 3" |
2 hollow circles
@ 1.5", 2.5" |
2 hollow squares
@ 1.5", 2.5" |
2 hollow hexagons
@ 1.5", 2.5" |
(Hollow shapes require Z-brace NS957.) |
NS925DS1 • $96.99
Octagons & Stars Set |
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Three of each shape @ 1.5", 2", 2.5"
(Requires Z-Brace NS957) |
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NS925DS2 • $96.99
Ovals & Triangles Set |
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Three of each shape @ 1.5", 2", 2.5"
(Requires Z-Brace NS957) |
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NS925DS3 • $104.99
Tile Accessories Set |
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Fancy Flat
Top Bar
2-15/16"
x 1-1/2" |
Round
Top Trim
1" x
13/16" |
Concave
Top Trim
7/8" x
1/2" |
Concave
Top Trim
3/4" x
5/8" |
Convex
Bar
2-1/2" x
15/16" |
Scalloped
Top Bar
1-3/4" x
11/16" |
Hollow
Dome
2-15/16"
x 1-1/2" |
(Hollow dome require Z-brace NS957.) |
NS925DS4 • $96.99
Hearts & Diamonds Set |
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Three of each shape @ 1.5", 2", 2.5"
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NS925DS5 • $96.99
Scallops Set |
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Three of each shape @ 1.5", 2", 2.5"
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NS925DS6 • $96.99
Handbuilders' Coils Set |
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2 @ 5/8" |
2 @ 3/4" |
2 @ 7/8" |
2 @ 1" |
2 @ 1-1/4" |
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NS925DS7 • $81.99
Trio Rope Handles Set |
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NS925DS8 • $81.99
Double Rope Handles Set |
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NS925DS9 • $81.99
Standard Accessories Set |
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NS925DS10 • $81.99
Braidable Ropes Set |
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NS925DS11 • $81.99
U-Shaped Trays Set |
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NS925DS12 • $81.99
Square Trays Set |
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NS925DS13 • $81.99
Flared Trays Set
(for crackers & small items) |
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NS925DS14 • $81.99
Tile Trims Set |
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Outside Corner |
Tile Trim |
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NS925DM • $9.25
Die Mask
(Masks any 3 cavities in a 4-hole die.) |
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NS925GS • $31.99
Geometric Shapes
(Solid octagon, oval, star, triangle.) |
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NS925T • $29.99
Tile Strap
(4-1/4" wide.) |
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NS926A • $31.99
Solid Handles x4 |
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NS926B • $34.99
Hollow Round 2"
(requires Z-brace NS957) |
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NS926C • $34.99
Hollow Square 2"
(requires Z-brace NS957) |
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NS926D • $34.99
Hollow Hexagon 2"
(requires Z-brace NS957) |
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NS927 • $26.99
Blank Z-Slot Die
(use with Bead Brace) |
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NS951B • $24.99
Bead Brace
(use only for extruding hollow beads) |
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NS957 • $29.99
Z Brace
(needed for all hollow standard dies) |
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