Giffin Grip Mini

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Introducing the Giffin Grip Mini - new for 2022!

• All the quality and reliability you expect from the Giffin Grip, only smaller and packed with new features.
• Fits all pinned wheelheads with US-standard 6" or 10” wide pin spacing (exact measurement from pin-centre to pin-centre) including the Shimpo RK5T Tabletop / Aspire. *see note below
• Does not fit the Rohde HMT500 or Roderveld wheels unless the wheelhead is re-drilled/pins re-fitted on 10" centres. European spec varies slightly to US-standard pin spacing.
• The Mini is much lower profile than the Model 10 so your trimmings will stay in your splash pan
• It locks down once you’ve centered your pot so that it doesn’t loosen/tighten while you’re trimming.
• This locking mechanism also means it works in either direction - clockwise or anti-clock.
• You can trim pieces starting at 5/8” in diameter all the way up to 9.5” in diameter.
• Model 10 parts are not compatible with the Mini (and vice versa).

*NOTE: The Giffin Grip Mini has two sets of holes for pins that are at 10" (25.4cm) on-centre. One set of holes is intended for a 1/4" socket head cap screw with a head size that is 9.4mm diameter. The other set of holes is made for a metric socket hole cap screw with a head that is 10mm (this is the new size that Shimpo is using with the RK-3E). If you look at the bottom of the Giffin Grip Mini you will see two blue stickers. These stickers cover up the holes that are intended for the metric size batpins. To use the metric bat pins, simply remove the stickers and place them over the holes that are intended for the 1/4" cap screws. The stickers are intended to help avoid confusing the two.

CONTENTS Giffin Grip Mini

• MTP1 - Mini Top Plate
• MTP1 - Mini Bottom Plate 
• MTS3 - Tall Sliders x3
• MBS3 - Bowl Sliders x3
• MPS3 - Plate Sliders x3
• MBL1 - Button Lock x1
• MBP2 - Bat Pins x2
• Instructions, Letter from the inventor, Product registration form

Is the Giffin Grip® just for trimming? Absolutely not! There are so many uses beyond the original idea of the Giffin Grip®. The Giffin Grip® has been used for trimming (both the inside and outside of pots), slip decoration, carving, waxing, glazing, glaze mixing - the list goes on and on! Check out their Instagram feed>

Is there a Giffin Grip Guarantee? Yes! 90 day money-back guarantee and 10 years free replacement on parts that wear out or break in normal studio use.

More FAQ's on the Giffin website here>

Take a look at this video from Brian Giffin to learn more:

Sometimes the sliders on your Giffin Grip Mini will not be symmetrical and will jam. Understanding why it happens and what to do about it...

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