Save Your Wrists with the Bluebird Pugmill 440: DeAiring = No More Wedging!
Whether you run a busy studio, teach pottery classes, or make a lot of pieces at home, the Bluebird 440 pugmill can make your life easier. You'll save time, reduce strain on your body, and have consistent clay ready whenever you need it. That means you can focus on creating (and selling) more pottery!
What the Bluebird Model 440 Pugmill Does for You:
1. Ends Hand Wedging Forever
The de-airing system removes air bubbles, giving you ready-to-use clay instantly.
2. Speeds Up Your Clay Prep
Process up to 400 pounds of use-ready clay per hour. Less prep, more pottery making.
3. Saves Money on Clay
Turn dry scraps into smooth, usable clay. Watch your clay budget go further.
4. Improves Clay Consistency
Get the same high-quality clay every time, for better results in all your projects.
5. Fits Your Workspace
Compact design won't hog your studio space.
Why Choose the Bluebird 440 De-Airing Pugmill?
Save Time and Energy with Ready-to-Use Clay
Perfect for busy potters who want to spend more time making and less time prepping. No more hand wedging needed. Just wire your clay and start throwing or building.
Mix, Remove Air Bubbles, and Get Clay Ready All at Once
Everything you need in one machine, so you can start creating right away. Turns your clay and scraps into smooth, consistent material without air bubbles.
Get the Same Great Clay Every Time (400lbs Per Hour)
Great for studios that go through clay quickly and need it to be consistent. Process up to 400 pounds of clay per hour, all ready to use right away.
Easy to Use and Clean, So You Can Get Back to Pottery
Simple to operate and maintain, letting you focus on what you love - making pottery. Just load your clay, flip a switch, and let the pugmill do its thing.
Why You'll Love Your Bluebird 440 Studio Pugmill
Durable Construction
Made tough for daily studio use.
Safety First
Designed to keep your hands safe while working.
Multi-Purpose Tool
Can double as an extruder with the right attachments.
Ready to Forget Wedging and Focus on Making?
Get your Bluebird 440 today and feel the difference in your studio and your wrists!
Just Starting Out? Check Out the 425 Pugmill
If you're new to pugmills or on a tighter budget, look at the 425. It mixes clay well but doesn't de-air, so you'll still need to wedge by hand.
The Bottom Line
Made in the USA - Bluebird 440 Pugmill is more than just a tool—it's your ticket to smoother, faster pottery making. No more tired wrists from wedging. No more wasted time prepping clay. Just consistent, ready-to-use clay whenever you need it. Whether you're making mugs, vases, or sculptures, you'll have more time to create and less hassle with prep. Plus, you'll save money by easily recycling scraps.
Bluebird 440 Pugmill Specs
Specification |
Details |
Model |
Bluebird 440 Pugmill |
Output |
Up to 400 lbs/hr of de-aired clay |
Size |
40"L x 8.5"W x 8.5"H (101cm x 21cm x 21cm) |
Weight |
112 lbs (50.9 kg) |
Extrusion Diameter |
3" (7cm) |
Hopper Opening |
5" x 5" (12cm x 12cm) |
Motor |
1/3 HP gearmotor, 115V |
Barrel |
5/16" thick one-piece cast aluminum |
Shaft & Blades |
Stainless steel |
Vacuum Pump |
1/12 HP, pulls up to 24" Hg |
Bluebird Pugmill 440 Manual:
440 Pugmill Manual