Forge Tool Pottery Trimming Starter Kit

Hi there - I’ve had a hard time learning how to use the tools. I’m getting a lot of chattering and it’s hard to control. I’ve tried at several levels of leather hard so I don’t think it’s because it’s too wet/dry. Would love some help here because I like how compact the tools are / the magnetic connection, how sharp they are. Am I holding them at the wrong angle?

I’m really loving these trimming tools. They feel great in my hand and the way they fit together when stored is super satisfying.

I love the company, their responsiveness and the customer service which was all excellent. Thus 4 stars. I didn’t love the tools~ their finish is excellent, they’re very sharp. I don’t love the quality AS a tool. Limited contact points to stabilize around the open blade forces the hand near sharp blades. Unless the clay is perfectly chocolate dry clay clumps on the blades and the chatter is much harder to manage than symmetrical closed loop tools. They’re great on dry clay but obv not safe for trimming at that point. I’ve probably trimmed close to 30 pieces and they’re definitely not high on my list. I’m buying other tools bc these ones just didn’t hit the mark. At $120 for the set I’d rather have 3x Diamond Core. Lesson learned~ maybe they fit your style better than mine but for me they’re not a go to tool.