Find your equipment
Match a machine to the work in your studio, the power you have and your budget.
In stock. In stock machines are at our store for pickup, first come, first served.
De-airing pugmill-mixer · 120 VPeter Pugger VPM-7SS
The corrosion-resistant VPM-7, for porcelain clay bodies.14 lb batch · pugs 350 lb/hr$6,149Stainless for porcelain
Slab roller · 30 by 50 in tableShimpo SR-3050
Two rollers and a thickness indicator for slabs up to 3 in thick.Wagon wheel or crank handle$1,299Regular price $1,4961-year warranty
De-airing pugmill-mixer · 120 or 240 VPeter Pugger VPM-9
Recycles your scrap, de-airs it and pugs 3 in logs.25 lb batch · pugs 500 lb/hr$5,849Mixes scrap or dry powder
De-airing pugmill-mixer · 120 VPeter Pugger VPM-20SS
Stainless chamber, door and rear wall for rust-free clay.45 lb batch · pugs 600 lb/hr$7,599Stainless for porcelain
De-airing pugmill-mixer · 120 VPeter Pugger VPM-9SS
Stainless chamber, door and rear wall for rust-free clay.25 lb batch · pugs 500 lb/hr$7,049Stainless for porcelain
De-airing pugmill-mixer · 120 VPeter Pugger VPM-7
Compact enough for a one-potter studio: it mixes, de-airs and pugs.14 lb batch · pugs 350 lb/hr$5,099Mixes scrap or dry powder
Pugmill · 115 VShimpo NRA-04
Twin augers wedge clay nearly air-free without a vacuum.Extrudes 620 lb/hr · 3.5 in nozzle$4,479Regular price $5,082Aluminum case
Air purifierAustin Air Healthmate HM400
The one we recommend for clay dust in smaller studios.Covers 1,500 sq ft$845Made in the USA
De-airing pugmill-mixer · 115 VShimpo NVS-07
All stainless, with an oil-free vacuum pump and a 1 HP motor.45 lb batch · 3.5 in nozzle$8,069Regular price $8,926Clay cutter and roller shelf included
De-airing pugmill-mixer · 240 VPeter Pugger VPM-60
On wheels, with a 9 by 9 in hopper door and 3.5 in logs.140 lb batch · pugs 1,500 lb/hr$10,199Mixes scrap or dry powder
Slab roller · 4 ft tableNorth Star 24 in Standard
Set any thickness from paper-thin to 2 3/4 in, with no shims or boards.24 in rollers · up to 2 3/4 in thick$1,698Wagon wheel and canvas included
Slab roller · 4 ft tableNorth Star 30 in Standard
Set any thickness from paper-thin to 2 3/4 in, with no shims or boards.30 in rollers · up to 2 3/4 in thick$1,849Wagon wheel and canvas included
Table-top slab rollerNorth Star PortaRoller
Sets up without tools on any 18 by 36 in table top.18 in wide slabs · 1/16 to 2 1/4 in thick$1,0975-year warranty
Casting table with pumpLehman PP30 Porta Potter
A low 22 in casting table on casters, with the SP4 pump.30 gal tank$1,670Hose and nozzle included
De-airing pugmill-mixer · 120 or 240 VPeter Pugger VPM-20
Recycles your scrap, de-airs it and pugs 3 in logs, 45 lb at a time.45 lb batch · pugs 600 lb/hr$6,599Stainless shaft, augers and paddles
De-airing pugmill-mixer · 240 VPeter Pugger VPM-60SS
A stainless production machine for porcelain and white clay bodies.140 lb batch · pugs 1,500 lb/hr$14,499Stainless for porcelain
Pugmill · 115 VShimpo NRA-04S
The NRA-04 with a stainless steel case.Extrudes 620 lb/hr · 3.5 in nozzle$5,579Regular price $6,116Stainless steel case
Air purifier · HEPA and VOCAustin Air Healthmate Plus HM450
Like the HM400, and it also removes VOCs and smoke.Five-stage filtration$895Made in the USA
Slab roller · 6 ft tableNorth Star 24 in Super
The Super series, with any thickness from paper-thin to 2 1/4 in.24 in rollers · up to 2 1/4 in thick$2,439Wagon wheel and canvas included
Clay mixerBluebird Model 24SD
The bucket tilts and dumps the clay out for you, saving your back.Rated for 250 lb · all stainless$8,999Variable speed, good for slip
Wall-mounted extruder · hand drivenNorth Star Big Blue 6 in
Holds a full 25 lb pug, with a geared wagon-wheel handle.Extrusions up to 4 1/2 by 4 1/2 in$1,758
Draining tableLehman STJ-L
Steel legs hold over a ton, with 12 removable dowels and a 2 in drain.20 by 42 in · 32 in high$760
Table-top slab rollerShimpo Mini SRM-1624
Portable and easy to store, on a 16 by 24 in board.Slabs up to 1 in thick$819Regular price $8822-year warranty
Table-top slab rollerNorth Star Polaris CT-500
The 24 in Standard roller on counter-mount Table Toppers, for small spaces.24 in rollers · paper-thin to over 2 in$1,432Handle and canvas included
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How to choose studio equipment
Start with the job. The finder above matches machines to what you need to do, your batch size, your power and your budget.
- What do you need to do? Recycle scraps, mix clay from powder, roll slabs, extrude coils and handles, mix or spray glaze, slip cast or keep dust down. Each job has its own machines.
- Mixer, pugmill or both? A clay mixer blends dry clay and water, or softens scraps. A pugmill compresses clay and pushes it out as a ready-to-use log. Mixer-pugmills, such as Peter Pugger’s, do both. De-airing models pull the air out, so you can throw with little or no wedging.
- Stainless or standard? For porcelain and white clays, choose stainless steel, which won’t leave rust specks in your clay.
- Batch size and power. Match the batch size to how much clay you mix or reclaim at once. Some machines plug into a standard 120 V outlet; others need a dedicated 240 V circuit, so check each listing.
In-stock machines are at our store for pickup, first come, first served. Larger machines ship by freight, and when you order we’ll ask you to complete our equipment ordering checklist. See our financing options, or contact us for help choosing.
Common questions
Do I need a de-airing pugmill?
If you want to throw clay straight from the pug, yes. For handbuilding, or if you don’t mind wedging, a standard pugmill or mixer may be enough.
What size slab roller do I need?
Choose one whose table and roller are a little wider than your largest slab.
What are HEPA vacuums and air purifiers for?
Dry clay dust contains silica, which isn’t good to breathe. HEPA vacuums trap fine dust instead of blowing it around, and air purifiers clean what’s left in the air. Our silica safety guide has more.