Hartley & Noble Reviews

Kaye Burke 2025.11.27

     

The H&N batt system has completely changed my throwing. I am a potter of 2 years and have used a batt system at the community studio I attend. The H&N batt system makes centring so much easier as the batt is stable and accurate. The dried pieces just pop off at leather hard stage so little need for wiring. I love the different sizes too as attending a community studio I have to be considerate as to how much space I am taking in the damp cupboards. Don't be put off by the price as it is worth every penny.

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Reply from Hartley & Noble 2025.12.03

This is amazing to hear - thank you so much for sharing this with us. So glad you're happy with your investment and happy potting for years to come!
Kind regards,
Nicky Hartley

Katie Phillips 2025.11.26

     

Excellent service throughout - easy ordering, great communication and great product. Not used it yet as it's a Christmas gift, but I know so many people using the H&N Russian doll batt system- and they all love it. (Can't wait for Christmas!)

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Celina Sawicka 2025.11.20

     

Bought the tiny batt system for my small ceramics wheel and am thrilled to bits. Even on a small scale, the batts are beautifully flat and have no wobbles or imperfections which are really noticeable when throwing on a small scale. Really good quality and very reasonably priced. A real game changer product 🙌

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Liz Rowan 2025.11.10

     

Great over-the-wheel batt system and customer service from Hartley & Noble. Would definately buy from again.

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Yvette Cunningham-Hunwick 2025.10.20

     

Prices are decent but postage is high. Quality batts but sometimes the replacement batts for the batt system are not the same size and that has caused some stress with members who I encouraged to buy your products. There is some warping on 9mm round batts also. I feel that quality has decreased over the last three years unfortunately..

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Leslie McCulloch 2025.10.06

     

Easy to order, and was kept up to date with the order status. Excellent service - would order from this company again

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Mark Hagger 2025.09.24

     

My measuring rib is beautifully made, with really clear markings. Nicely packaged. Just what I needed to practise my 10cm high cylinders at the Ceramics Studio in Ettington, Warwickshire. Looking forward to using it! Thank you.

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Mónika Hendrik 2025.09.09

     

Very good quality. I can only recommend it.

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Cori Kesler 2025.07.22

     

I bought my wheel used. The holes for bat pins had been drilled off-center, lopsided, and were useless. The over-the-wheel bat systems from H&N completely fixed the problem. It’s as if I bought a whole new wheel. Bonuses: I can now use my Giffin Grip and have retired my wire because pieces just pop right off the bats when they are ready to trim. Best purchase ever. (Forgot to mention how quickly they arrived after order - it took a week - coming all the way from England to California!)

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Reply from Hartley & Noble 2025.08.15

Oh this is so good to hear - i'm we've managed to give your own wheel a whole new lease of life. Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review. Nicky

Tijana Simonovic 2025.06.19

     

The Tabletop Russian Doll Batt System is the best piece of equipment I've bought since I started doing pottery - it saves a lot of space and enables me to throw more pieces than ever before. The customer service is impeccable too - I ordered to my friend's address in a different country and they answered all of my (many!) questions quickly, and also sent out the package in record time. I highly recommend Hartley&Noble to all my fellow potters :)

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Victoria Sablina 2025.06.12

     

Absolutely amazing. When I started I’ve tried all sorts of of things, plastic bats, with clay to hold, mdf bats from amazon, I don’t have pins on my wheel and it’s a struggle as well.all Mdf bats from amazon after 1-2 throw was damaged by bending because of water. I had struggle until someone recommend me to try Hartley & Noble and that’s it, all my problems solved and it’s so easy and so comfortable to use it’s just unbelievable! Non of the bats deformed after several use, my pots come up very nicely without cutting base when they perfectly ready, so less trim as well. I would recommend to anyone. 5 stars 🌟

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Reply from Hartley & Noble 2025.06.12

Woweee thank you so much for this lovely review Victoria - we're so pleased you're loving the quality of our material. It's made to last for years.. so we hope you enjoy it for a long time in the future. Thank you for placing an order with us.
Take care - Nicky Hartley

Joana Passos de Almeida 2025.06.10

     

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Michael Josephs 2025.05.30

     

I purchased the giffin grip plate molds and they work amazingly well! Very detailed shipping instructions & items arrived very quickly to the US and in great condition. I would happily purchase from them again!

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Reply from Hartley & Noble 2025.06.02

Thank you Michael - can't wait to see what you make using them... where can we find you on social media? Are you @south_creek_studios ??

Roger the cat & Odino 2025.05.24

     

You are TOP creators for enjoying pottery ,working at the wheel and problems solving. Thank you for your inventivness ,ale from Italy

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jeri dopp 2025.05.20

     

A huge shout out to Hartley&Nobel for their excellent service! They are extremely efficient and very accommodating. I really appreciate their quick response and turn around time with orders. I highly recommend them!!

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Reply from Hartley & Noble 2025.05.22

Hi Jeri - We're so pleased to have been able to help you. Hope you enjoy using your Pourover Template. Thank you - Nicky

Xandra Gruys 2025.05.16

     

Heel fijn systeem. Werkt heel makkelijk

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Reply from Hartley & Noble 2025.05.22

Bedankt Xander,
Ik ben erg blij dat het helpt in je studio.
Met vriendelijke groeten,
Nicky

Sue Harris 2025.05.07

     

Superb service and such a professional outlet. Even the packaging was pristine. Kept me informed at all times. Could not wish for a better product or service. I would give them a thousand stars if I could! Thank you

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Reply from Hartley & Noble 2025.05.08

Oh my goodness - this is the most lovely review. Thank you Sue :)

Jenny 2025.04.28

     

I wouldn't be half the potter with out my H&N Russian Doll system. Such high quality! Service exceptional and I'm an international buyer.

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Reply from Hartley & Noble 2025.05.08

Thank you Jenny - we're so pleased you decided to take the plunge and order from us. Wherever you are in the World... happy potting!

Rob Hall 2025.04.21

     

Recently bought a Russian Doll batt system and I'm very pleased with it. The quality is very high and a precision fit to the wheel.

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Reply from Hartley & Noble 2025.04.25

Great to hear that it fits so well Rob - thank you for your feedback. I'm sure it will last you for years to come. Take care, Nicky Hartley

Stéphanie Krebs 2025.04.17

     

super quality, I am more than satisfied

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Reply from Hartley & Noble 2025.04.25

Thank you very much Stephanie ☺️