The ZeroTrim Tool is a pottery chuck designed and handcrafted at Pearl & Fern in West Kelowna, BC. It attaches directly to your pottery wheel and makes trimming leather-hard pieces simple and stress-free. Just place your mug, bowl, or other piece upside down on the chuck—no centering required, no clay harmed. Durable, easy to use, and perfect for potters of all levels, the ZeroTrim saves time while giving you clean, professional results every time.

Now includes a handy lifting tool to help get your ZeroTrim off the wheel. 

• “Will it fit my wheel?” → Works with most standard pottery wheels with bat pin spacing of 10 inches apart

• “What sizes of pottery can I trim?” → Perfect for most mugs, bowls, and similar-sized pieces.

• “Is it Canadian made?” → Yes! Designed and manufactured at Pearl & Fern in West Kelowna, BC.

How to Use Your Pottery Chuck

1. Place the ZeroTrim on your wheel:
   Attach the ZeroTrim securely to your pottery wheel hub. Make sure it’s stable before adding any clay pieces.

2. Prepare your pottery piece:
   Ensure your mug, bowl, or other clay piece is leather-hard. This is the ideal stage for trimming.

3. Position your piece upside down:
   Gently place the bottom of your piece onto the ZeroTrim. The ZeroTrim holds it in place without damaging the clay.

4. Trim your piece:
   Use your trimming tools to shape the base, remove excess clay, or add foot rings. You do not need to center your piece first — the ZeroTrim keeps it steady.

5. Remove carefully:
   Once trimming is complete, lift your piece straight off the ZeroTrim. Handle gently to avoid any damage.

6. Clean your ZeroTrim:
   Wipe off any clay residue after each use to keep your chuck clean and ready for the next project.

Benefits:

• No centering required

• Protects delicate clay

• Works with mugs, bowls & more

• Handcrafted in Canada

Specifications

• Overall Width: 10¾" end to end (includes arms that clip onto bat pins)

• Overall Height: 3⅞" bottom to top (including base)

• Height of cone: 3½" (not including base)

• Diameter at bottom of cone: 4⅞"

• Diameter at top of cone: 2⅝"

• Inner diameter of hole at top: 1 9/16"

• Diameter of base: 5½"

• Tested and fits on Pacifica, Shimpo, Brent and most other pottery wheels with 10" bat pin spacing

The ZeroTrim Tool “mini edition” – Designed and manufactured at Pearl & Fern in West Kelowna, BC, this is the compact version of our popular ZeroTrim Tool — perfect for centering and trimming smaller pottery pieces like cups, bowls, and small vessels. It attaches easily to your wheel and holds your work securely, so you can trim with accuracy and confidence. No more wrestling with off-center pieces or worrying about damaging fine details—just clean, effortless trimming every time.

Now includes a handy lifting tool to help get your ZeroTrim off the wheel. 

• “Will it fit my wheel?” → Works with most standard pottery wheels with bat pin spacing of 10 inches apart

• “What sizes of pottery can I trim?” → Perfect for most mugs, bowls, and similar-sized pieces.

• “Is it Canadian made?” → Yes! Designed and manufactured at Pearl & Fern in West Kelowna, BC.

How to Use Your Pottery Chuck

1. Place the ZeroTrim on your wheel:
   Attach the ZeroTrim securely to your pottery wheel hub. Make sure it’s stable before adding any clay pieces.

2. Prepare your pottery piece:
   Ensure your mug, bowl, or other clay piece is leather-hard. This is the ideal stage for trimming.

3. Position your piece upside down:
   Gently place the bottom of your piece onto the ZeroTrim. The ZeroTrim holds it in place without damaging the clay.

4. Trim your piece:
   Use your trimming tools to shape the base, remove excess clay, or add foot rings. You do not need to center your piece first — the ZeroTrim keeps it steady.

5. Remove carefully:
   Once trimming is complete, lift your piece straight off the ZeroTrim. Handle gently to avoid any damage.

6. Clean your ZeroTrim:
   Wipe off any clay residue after each use to keep your chuck clean and ready for the next project.

Benefits:

• No centering required

• Protects delicate clay

• Works with mugs, bowls & more

• Handcrafted in Canada

Specifications:

• Overall Width: 10¾" end to end (includes arms that clip onto bat pins)

• Overall Height: 3⅞" bottom to top (including base)

• Height of cone: 3½" (not including base)

• Diameter at bottom of cone: 4⅛"

• Diameter at top of cone: 2⅞"

• Diameter of base: 4⅞

• Tested and fits on Pacifica, Shimpo, Brent and most other pottery wheels with 10" bat pin spacing

The ZeroTrim Complete Set is a Canadian-designed pottery trimming system that includes all three versions of our innovative chucks — the Mini, Standard, and Ultra — giving potters precision and control for every size of work, from small mugs to large platters. Each ZeroTrim securely attaches to your wheel and holds your leather-hard pieces firmly in place without the need for clay collars or centering, allowing you to trim clean, even foot rings and refine your forms with ease. Handcrafted at Pearl & Fern in West Kelowna, the ZeroTrim system makes trimming faster, cleaner, and more consistent — so every piece comes off the wheel looking professional and perfectly balanced.

Now includes a handy lifting tool to help get your ZeroTrim off the wheel. 

How to Use Your Pottery Chuck

1. Place the ZeroTrim on your wheel:
   Attach the ZeroTrim securely to your pottery wheel hub. Make sure it’s stable before adding any clay pieces.

2. Prepare your pottery piece:
   Ensure your mug, bowl, or other clay piece is leather-hard. This is the ideal stage for trimming.

3. Position your piece upside down:
   Gently place the bottom of your piece onto the ZeroTrim. The ZeroTrim holds it in place without damaging the clay.

4. Trim your piece:
   Use your trimming tools to shape the base, remove excess clay, or add foot rings. You do not need to center your piece first — the ZeroTrim keeps it steady.

5. Remove carefully:
   Once trimming is complete, lift your piece straight off the ZeroTrim. Handle gently to avoid any damage.

6. Clean your ZeroTrim:
   Wipe off any clay residue after each use to keep your chuck clean and ready for the next project.

Benefits:

• No centering required

• Protects delicate clay

• Works with mugs, bowls & more

• Handcrafted in Canada

Specifications

• Tested and fits on Pacifica, Shimpo, Brent and most other pottery wheels with 10" bat pin spacing

Designed and manufactured at Pearl & Fern in West Kelowna, BC, the Ultra Edition is the extra-large version of our popular ZeroTrim Tool—engineered for trimming larger pottery pieces such as wide bowls, platters, and statement vessels. It attaches easily to your wheel and provides powerful, stable support, making it effortless to center and trim big, heavy pieces with precision. Say goodbye to slipping, shifting, and uneven trimming—experience total control, even with your largest creations.

Now includes a handy lifting tool to help get your ZeroTrim off the wheel. 

• “Will it fit my wheel?” → Works with most standard pottery wheels with bat pin spacing of 10 inches apart

• “What sizes of pottery can I trim?” → Perfect for most mugs, bowls, and similar-sized pieces.

• “Is it Canadian made?” → Yes! Designed and manufactured at Pearl & Fern in West Kelowna, BC.

How to Use Your Pottery Chuck

1. Place the ZeroTrim on your wheel:
   Attach the ZeroTrim securely to your pottery wheel hub. Make sure it’s stable before adding any clay pieces.

2. Prepare your pottery piece:
   Ensure your mug, bowl, or other clay piece is leather-hard. This is the ideal stage for trimming.

3. Position your piece upside down:
   Gently place the bottom of your piece onto the ZeroTrim. The ZeroTrim holds it in place without damaging the clay.

4. Trim your piece:
   Use your trimming tools to shape the base, remove excess clay, or add foot rings. You do not need to center your piece first — the ZeroTrim keeps it steady.

5. Remove carefully:
   Once trimming is complete, lift your piece straight off the ZeroTrim. Handle gently to avoid any damage.

6. Clean your ZeroTrim:
   Wipe off any clay residue after each use to keep your chuck clean and ready for the next project.

Benefits:

• No centering required

• Protects delicate clay

• Works with mugs, bowls & more

• Handcrafted in Canada

Specifications:

• Overall Width: 10¾" end to end (includes side-nubs that clip onto bat pins)

• Overall Height: 3⅞"

• Height of cone: 3½" (not including base)

• Diameter at bottom of cone: 9½

• Diameter at top of cone: 4¼

• Inner diameter of hole at top: 3¼"

• Diameter of base: 10"

• Tested and fits on Pacifica, Shimpo, Brent and most other pottery wheels with 10" bat pin spacing