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Shimpo RK-Whisper Potter's Wheel

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Shimpo's Potter's Wheel is extremely responsive, with high torque at all speeds. It's powerful, and by far the quietest pottery wheel on the market.

The ½ HP, brushless DC motor has a direct drive (no belt) system and a broad speed range for optimum control. A fixed foot pedal with hand lever operates the electronically controlled motor. The motor is reversible for lefthanded and righthanded users.

The 12" wheelhead and two-piece splash pan are standard. Centers up to 100 lbs. The wheelhead also turns freely, so it can be used as a banding wheel at 0 rpm.

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Shimpo RK-Whisper Potter's Wheel

4.0

(based on 3 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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6/23/2010

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

This is by far the best!

By J.stocker

from Detroit, MI

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Comments about Shimpo RK-Whisper Potter's Wheel:

I bought this wheel about a year ago and I have been very impressed with the quality and ability the wheel has shown. I have worked on the wheel at school for about five years now and have used nothing but Brent wheels. I still like Brent wheels, however, I feel like with the Shimpo RK whisper I am able to do a lot more. Overall it seems a lot more solid and stable then other wheels. I feel more connected to the clay while working on it and I have no worries that the wheel is going to tip over or break with the amount of pressure I apply to the clay while throwing.
I recommend this wheel to anyone! GOOD INVESTMENT FOR ANY ARTIST OR HOBBYIST!
This is the real deal here people. It's my new treasure and I have the feeling like its one of those machines that I am going to have in my life for a very long time. If not forever.

12/3/2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Unbelievable!!!

By Muddy Girl*

from Central, PA

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Comments about Shimpo RK-Whisper Potter's Wheel:

I had used this product hundreds of times before I actually bought one... Still so in love with this wheel!!!

10/10/2009

(6 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

It is not what it is bragged about

By sport

from st paul, mn.

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Comments about Shimpo RK-Whisper Potter's Wheel:

I bought this wheel to accommodate my small students because of the hand lever. I have taught, shown and worked for 40 years. I have 4 wheels in my studio. My favorite, the Skutt, is no longer available. I paid over one thousand dollars for this wheel and have been grossly disappointed. Time after time I adjust the wheel and it still won't stop totally. It is loud and the splash pan is difficult. I would never ever recommend this wheel.

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30028-4012	RK-Whisper Potter's Wheel			$1,095.00

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