North Star Clay Extruders are the simplest, safest clay extruders available for small to medium extrusions-the kind most of us do most of the time. They have proved their utility and durability year after year. North Star extruders do not look like or work like any others. They are designed to be simple, safe and inexpensive. Both models feature a 4 inch square steel barrel tapered at the top for easy loading. Each comes with a short extension handle for most work and a long one to give extra leverage for small extrusions or stiff clay. EXTRUDER MODELS There are three North Star extruders. One is stainless steel, another is painted regular steel. The third is the new larger Big Blue model (please click on Big Blue below for detailed info). The regular models are identical in shape and capacity and any North Star die fits either one. The Accessory Die Kit is sold separately. Also, the stainless extruder and the Accessory Die Kit are packaged together at a money-saving price as the "Extruder Package." CONSTRUCTION In these extruders, the handle is longer than usual and the barrel is smaller than usual. This gives plenty of leverage without ratcheting. Consequently, there are no dangerous shackles, fewer pinch points, no clumsy multi-jointed handle to come loose, and no post or ratchet parts to wear out. The handle is anchored at one fixed pivot point, completely eliminating the danger of a heavy steel bar slipping or suddenly offering no resistance. Clay is loaded with the handle in the down position, again eliminating danger from a heavy, hard-to-control handle. Finally there is one simple but very important note: These machines hold about eight pounds of clay, which will give a much longer extrusion than most people can handle at one time. North Star Stainless Steel Clay Extruder Package Regular price: $349.00 Sale price: $349.00 Big Blue Clay Extruder Regular price: $749.00 Sale price: $749.00 North Star Super Stainless Clay Extruder Package Regular price: $629.00 Sale price: $629.00 North Star Standard Clay Extruder Regular price: $279.00 Sale price: $279.00