DOT Code: 774.684-018

Industry: pottery & porc.
Alternate Titles: fettler; shaper; sponger

Trims and smooths edges and surfaces of greenware preparatory to bisque firing: Trims excess clay from ware. Positions circular pieces, such as plates and cups, in center of whirler. Starts whirler revolving and moves various-shaped knives over ware surface, following contours of piece, to remove rough spots and mold marks. Smooths ware surfaces, using abrasive cloth, felt, and moist sponge. May be designated according to type of ware finished as Flatwork Finisher (pottery & porc.). May finish handles preparatory to joining them to such ware as cups and be designated Handle Finisher (pottery & porc.).

GOE: 06.04.30 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 81