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.
General Surgeon Salary. General Surgeons enjoy a hefty income, with average pay passing six figures ($255K) annually in the United States. Location is the biggest factor affecting pay for this group, followed by experience level. Generally, women make up less than a third of all General Surgeons who answered the questionnnaire.