BobWicks@aol.com on thu 19 jun 97
Hi Cheryl:
I built my own electric potters wheel from an old wringer washing machine
gear box and the washing machine mortor. It only has one speed and it has
been in use for over 30 years without breakdown. I have heard that some
potters have build wheels using the gear from an automatic drive from a VW.
This gives varible speed. I have not tried it yet. Good luick.
Bob
McCoy, Jack Eugene on fri 20 jun 97
What did you use for the wheel head, shaft, and bearings?
Thanks,
Jack
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> Hi Cheryl:
> I built my own electric potters wheel from an old wringer washing
> machine
> gear box and the washing machine mortor. It only has one speed and it
> has
> been in use for over 30 years without breakdown. I have heard that
> some
> potters have build wheels using the gear from an automatic drive from
> a VW.
> This gives varible speed. I have not tried it yet. Good luick.
>
> Bob
>
BobWicks@aol.com on mon 23 jun 97
Jack:
Re the electric potters wheel: I used a Amaco throwing head with the recess
head so I could pour my own plaster bat heads. You can buy these replacement
parts from Amaco. This required some minor machine work. I had a shaft
adaptor made and that had a bronze bushing on it. Actually I took the
project to a machinist and he had me up and running in short order. I built
my wheel in a Army Foot locker, so it could be closed up when not in use. I
build a lift out tray that I carry to the sink to wash out and I also had a
built-in light and a micro switch to touch with my right arm when I want to
stop the wheel. This prevents getting clay all over the switch. Hope this
helps you out.
Bob
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