6" Extruder Dies

The 6" extruder dies are made of 3/4" HDPE (High Density polyethylene). Which is extremely wear-resistant and completely non-contaminating. The top edge of the die cavity is beveled to compact the clay as it passes through, giving a crisp, 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 center of the hollow dies) that helps the extrusion to "heal" after is has been cut apart by the bracket. This bracket fits into a slot machined into the top of the hollow die and is held in place by the barrel of the extruder. If a hollow die is mounted in place, the center part of the die is in exactly the right place and the wall thickness will automatically be even all the way around. In general, the walls of extrusions 3-1/2 inches OD or less are 1/4 inch thick, while larger pieces have 5/16 inch walls. We have a selection of stock 6? dies available & custom dies are quickly made and inexpensive.
 

		Key Benefits 3/4" Thick HDPE Polyethylene Plastic Dies. No Rusting or Oxidation CNC Machined for Exact Shapes & Sizes Even and Uniformed Extrusions
(6" Hollow Die)	(6" Solid Die)

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Only the extrusion shape of the dies are shown. The Images herein ARE NOT TO SCALE. All dies are made of machined 3/4 inch HDPE (High Density polyethylene). In general, the walls of extrusions 3-1/2 inches OD or less are 1/4 inch thick, while larger pieces have 5/16 inch walls.
 

BASIC DIE SETS
	This most basic die set of all has one hollow round, hollow hex and hollow square dies.  This group is made in three sizes, large, medium and small.  The large set, along with one blank die and a brace to hold the center part of hollow dies, is included with every Big Blue Extruder.
	Item No.	Description	Weight &  No. of Ctns
	992	Large Basic Die Set: Round: 4-1/2" OD (Outside Diameter) hollow; Hex: 4-1/2" OD hollow; Square: 4-1/2" OD hollow	5 lbs.
	991	Medium Basic Die Set: Round: 3-1/2" OD hollow; Hex: 3-1/2" OD hollow; Square: 3-1/2" OD hollow	5 lbs.
	990	Small Basic Die Set: Round: 2" OD hollow; Hex: 2" OD hollow; Square: 2" OD hollow	5 lbs.

TEST TILE DIE SET
	This set comprises three hollow dies. The proportions are approximately the same.
	Item No.	Description	Weight & No. of Ctns
	993	Test Tile Die Set: Large die: 4" tall by 2-3/4" wide Medium die: 3" tall by 2" wide Small die: 2" tall by 1-1/2" wide	5 lbs

TRAY TILE DIE SET
	This set comprises three dies, the base dimensions of which are 4", 3" and 2". All walls in this set are 1/4" thick and all sides are 1" (because it is a simple matter to modify this dimension with a bit of metal or plastic and some duct tape). These are not> hollow dies.
	Item No.	Description	Weight & No. of Ctns
	994	Tray Tile Die Set: Large die: 4" tall by1" wide Medium die: 3" tall x 1" wide Small die: 2" tall by 1" wide	5 lbs

HALF ROUND DIE SET
	The three dies in this set are all hollows. The small one has 1/4" walls and the others have 5/16" walls. The dimension given below is the maximum OD measured horizontally in the die on the left. Note that the flat side is a bit below the center.
	Item No.	Description	Weight & No. of Ctns
	995	Half Round Tile Die Set: Large die: 4-1/2" OD Medium die: 3-1/2" OD Small die: 2-1/2" OD	5 lbs

OVAL DIE SET
	These are all hollow dies. The minor diameter is half the major diameter. Walls of the smallest die are 1/4".
	Item No.	Description	Weight & No. of Ctns
	996	Oval Tile Die Set: Large die: 5" by 2-1/2" wide Medium die: 4" tall x 2" wide Small die: 3" tall by 1-1/2" wide	5 lbs

BLANK DIE SET
	Set of 3 blank dies. Fully machined exterior with sidewall grove and center detent for making your own solid dies.
	Item No.	Description	Weight & No. of Ctns
	980	Blank Die Set: Set of 3 blanks	5 lbs

SOLID COIL DIE SET
	The three dies in this set are NOT hollow dies. Each extrudes a simple solid round coil.
	Item No.	Description	Weight & No. of Ctns
	981	Solid Coil Die Set: Large die: 1-3/4" OD Medium die: 1-1/4" OD Small die: 3/4" OD	5 lbs

DIE ADAPTER
	Enables the use of North Star 4" extruder dies in the Big Blue Extruder. All 4" dies made since March, 1997 (with rounded corners) will work. Only in this way are dies interchangeable. Big Blue dies cannot be used in 4" extruders and dies from 4" extruders made by other manufacturers will not work in the Adapter without modification.
	Item No.	Description	Weight & No. of Ctns
	982	Die Adapter: Pictures in the left column shows the Die Adapter by itself.	5 lbs

Tile Accessory Set of 3
	The three dies in this set are NOT hollow dies. These are for your inside corners, outside corners, and edge trim. 997A 2? inside corner 997B 2? outside corner 997C 2? edge trim
	Item No.	Description	Weight & No. of Ctns
	997	Dimensions IN THIS SET ONLY are approximate after firing. All have adhesive grooves.	5 lbs

Tile Setter Die
	Item No.	Description	Weight & No. of Ctns
	9825	Use groggy hi-fire clay, extrude, cut into 1? or 2? sections, fire. Instant tile (or plate) setters!	1 lbs

Large Footed Tray Die
	Item No.	Description	Weight & No. of Ctns
	9826	5? wide. Easily deformed by hand or with tools into many useful shapes or used as is.	2 lbs

Solid Tile Die
	Item No.	Description	Weight & No. of Ctns
	9827	Solid single die with very wide adhesive grooves. Often used when tiles are to be mounted vertically.	2 lbs

Solid Tile Press Slug Die
	Made especially to create a clay blank for use in the 4? tile die in the North Star Tile Press. Blank gives minimum waste with almost no fettling.
	Item No.	Description	Weight & No. of Ctns
	9829	For use with the Tile Press.	2 lbs

Bread Tray Die
	This die can be used to make bread trays or vases. Vases can be made my joining to two trays together at the sides and standing it on end.
	Item No.	Description	Weight & No. of Ctns
	9830	6" Bread Tray Die	2 lbs

Big Blue 4" Hollow Circle Die
	This die can be used to make 4" O.D. tubes for coffee mugs, flower pots, and vases.
	Item No.	Description	Weight & No. of Ctns
	9831	Round: 4" OD (Outside Diameter) hollow; (Requires Center Die Brace)	2 lbs

BIG BLUE DIE BRACE
	Stainless Steel Center Brace
	Item No.	Description	Weight & No. of Ctns
	983	Center Die Brace (Required on all hollow dies)	1 lbs

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