Loop tools are used to remove controlled amounts of clay from wheel-thrown and sculpture pieces. The shaped cutting heads are made from heavy stainless steel ribbon with sharpened edges. Each tool, with its rugged hardwood handle, ensures a sure grip and easy manipulation in wet clay.
The starting salary for general surgeons working in the United States, who are in their first year on the job, is typically in the range from $45,302 to $304,108 a year according to the salary information provided by Payscale.
Quick Answer. As of 2014, the average salary of a general surgeon, a surgeon who does not specialize in any branch of surgery, is $265,000 per year, or $5,096 per week, according to Chron. This figure varies according to region and practice setting.