AMACO Plasti-Bats with Pin Holes
AMACO Plasti-Bats with Pin Holes are durable plastic pottery wheel bats designed to give ceramic artists a reusable, easy-to-clean surface for throwing. Made from thick, rigid, high-impact plastic, Plasti-Bats are built for repeated studio use and resist splintering, swelling, and shrinking.
The pre-drilled bat pin holes make it easy to mount the bat directly onto compatible pottery wheels. These bats use 10-inch spacing between the bat pin holes, making them suitable for many standard full-size pottery wheels, including compatible AMACO and Brent wheels. Always verify your wheel's bat-pin spacing before ordering.
One of the biggest advantages of a plastic pottery bat is its resistance to water. Unlike wood-based bats, Plasti-Bats will not absorb water and swell during normal use. They can also be cleaned easily after throwing, making them particularly useful in busy classrooms, community studios, and production pottery environments.
Plasti-Bats with pin holes are available in several useful sizes. The 12-inch and 14-inch round bats provide generous throwing surfaces, while the 9 x 9-inch square bat is a convenient choice for smaller forms and projects where saving workspace is important.
After throwing, the bat and your freshly thrown piece can be moved together to a drying or storage area. This allows the clay to firm up without disturbing the shape of the piece. For potters who regularly use bat systems, having several Plasti-Bats available can make throwing multiple pieces more efficient.
AMACO Plasti-Bat Specifications
| Product |
AMACO Plasti-Bat with Pin Holes |
| Material |
Rigid, high-impact plastic |
| Thickness |
Approximately 1/4 inch for standard Plasti-Bat sizes |
| Bat Pin Spacing |
10 inches on center |
| Available Sizes |
12-inch round, 14-inch round, 9 x 9-inch square |
| Pin Holes |
Pre-drilled |
| Water Resistant |
Yes |
| Will Not Swell or Shrink |
Yes |
| Primary Use |
Pottery wheel throwing |
| Compatibility |
Compatible wheels using 10-inch bat-pin spacing |
Additional Information
Plasti-Bats are designed for repeated pottery studio use and are especially useful when you want to remove a freshly thrown piece from the wheel without disturbing it. Simply remove the bat from the wheel head and move the bat and clay piece together.
The pin holes on this version are positioned 10 inches apart. This is a common spacing for full-size pottery wheels, but bat-pin dimensions can vary between manufacturers and wheel models. Always check the spacing on your wheel before purchasing.
Plasti-Bats are waterproof and easy to clean, making them a practical choice for studios where bats are used frequently. To help prevent warping during long-term storage, keep clean Plasti-Bats flat or store them vertically in a suitable bat rack.
The 9 x 9-inch square size is particularly useful for smaller pieces and can help conserve workspace, while the larger round bats provide more room for larger thrown forms.