Charles and Tamara Schulz on fri 29 aug 97
does anyone have input on the pacific wheels? I'm thinking about buying a
T-600--found a really great deal--I'm currently a hobbiest but I want to be
a potter when I grow up. TIA
Tamara in Okinawa
Sue Pellegrini on sat 30 aug 97
I use two Pacifica wheels - one for stoneware and one for porcelain. I've
been through about 20 tons of clay on them now. The controller went on one
very early on and I sent it back to Laguna and it was back to me repaired in
a week. I just switched the good controller back and forth while it was
away. Other than that, they have both been running very well for me for the
past five years. I never even give it a thought... suppose now that I have
opened my mouth, everything will go to hell.
Pelly in Rochester, NY
David Hendley on sat 30 aug 97
I've never heard of a T-600.
GT 400 (small motor) and GT 800 (large motor) are both good wheels.
At 09:08 AM 8/29/97 EDT, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>does anyone have input on the pacific wheels? I'm thinking about buying a
>T-600--found a really great deal--I'm currently a hobbiest but I want to be
>a potter when I grow up. TIA
>
>Tamara in Okinawa
>
>
David Hendley
Maydelle, Texas
See David Hendley's Pottery Page at
http://www.sosis.com/hendley/david/
Jennifer Boyer on sat 30 aug 97
Hi,
I've had my Pacifica for 4 years and I like it alot. The optional seat is
very comfortable. The leg extension kit allows me to easlity adjust the
height. I like to sit throwing but have the wheel very high. I had the
pedal screw up on me but Laguna promptly fixed it for free. The wheel is
quiet and strong. I also have an ancient Shimpo which hasn't given me a
moment's trouble in 25 years!
Jennifer in VT
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>does anyone have input on the pacific wheels? I'm thinking about buying a
>T-600--found a really great deal--I'm currently a hobbiest but I want to be
>a potter when I grow up. TIA
>
>Tamara in Okinawa
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Jennifer Boyer
Thistle Hill Pottery
Montpelier, Vt. 05602
jboyer@plainfield.bypass.com
Greg Lamont on sun 31 aug 97
I have a GT 400 wheel that I purchased in 1983 (pre-Laguna) . I've only
replaced the foot pedal because of what I thought to be a short in the
pedal, but what actually turned out to be a problem with the wiring in the
studio. So now I have two footpedals. It still looks and works fine.
Greg
At 09:34 AM 8/30/97 EDT, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>I've never heard of a T-600.
>GT 400 (small motor) and GT 800 (large motor) are both good wheels.
>
>At 09:08 AM 8/29/97 EDT, you wrote:
>>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>>does anyone have input on the pacific wheels? I'm thinking about buying a
>>T-600--found a really great deal--I'm currently a hobbiest but I want to be
>>a potter when I grow up. TIA
>>
>>Tamara in Okinawa
>>
>>
>David Hendley
>Maydelle, Texas
>See David Hendley's Pottery Page at
>http://www.sosis.com/hendley/david/
>
Tiggerbus on mon 1 sep 97
I love my Pacifica....In college I used a Brent for 4 years....I thought I
would always buy one but I ended up getting the pacifica! It has a larger
work space and the peddle (sp?) seems more responsive than the
Brent...which always seemed to go to slow or too fast...no inbetween. I
guess it is different for everyone...But you may need to select a certain
type or brand depending on your amount of clay you are going to throw! If
you want to have a wheel that you can take around with you, like for shows
or demonstrations, the Brent is lighter weight and the work space is
smaller for traveling...
What ever your choice...happy potting!
amy
Leslie McPherson on fri 26 sep 97
After being "unplugged" for years I am finally going electric! Thought I
was all sold on the Pacifica GT400 until one of the salespeople at one of
the bigger companies informed me that they have a lot of people having
trouble with these wheels, primarily it seems, with the foot pedal. Is
this why they have the 5 year warranty? Any feed back on this wheel and
other brands would be greatly appreciated before I make the big leap.
Patrick & Lynn Hilferty on sat 27 sep 97
My wife's school, Kollage Community School for the Arts in Belmont, has at
least five Pacifica wheels (the oldest is five years old) and her only
complaint is that the foot pedals on the older wheels get fussy. It's her
understanding that the new wheels have better foot pedal controllers.
Patrick
At 8:37 -0400 9/26/97, Leslie McPherson wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>After being "unplugged" for years I am finally going electric! Thought I
>was all sold on the Pacifica GT400 until one of the salespeople at one of
>the bigger companies informed me that they have a lot of people having
>trouble with these wheels, primarily it seems, with the foot pedal. Is
>this why they have the 5 year warranty? Any feed back on this wheel and
>other brands would be greatly appreciated before I make the big leap.
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Barb & Ray Sapergia on sat 27 sep 97
I have been using Pacifica wheels for 20 years...the original is now the
studio trimming wheel that Ray made legs for so he can trim standing up.
The other 2 are about 10 years old and are used in heavy production for
most of the year. The 20 year-old had a motor replaced (overnight
service), and one of the 10 year olds had a foot pedal replaced. So, if
you add it all up, in 40 years of service, 2 repairs doesn't seem too
bad (my kids have needed more repairs than that!! ). They are really
quiet dependable wheels in my opinion, and my next wheel would also be a
Pacifica.
Happy Potting!
Barb
Leslie McPherson wrote:
>
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> After being "unplugged" for years I am finally going electric! Thought I
> was all sold on the Pacifica GT400 until one of the salespeople at one of
> the bigger companies informed me that they have a lot of people having
> trouble with these wheels, primarily it seems, with the foot pedal. Is
> this why they have the 5 year warranty? Any feed back on this wheel and
> other brands would be greatly appreciated before I make the big leap.
Rick Brady on sat 27 sep 97
I'm just a weekend potter but I've had a Pacifica GT400 for a couple of
years with no problems. The pedal has required an occasional tension
adjustment to get the wheel to completely shut off. This adjustment
easy to do with a crescent wrench and takes about 30 seconds.
I purchased mine through Bennetts in Florida. Great people, service AND
PRICE. Good Luck!!
>----------
>From: Leslie McPherson[SMTP:lesliem@aloha.net]
>Sent: Friday, September 26, 1997 5:37 AM
>To: Multiple recipients of list CLAYART
>Subject: Pacifica Wheels
>
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>After being "unplugged" for years I am finally going electric! Thought I
>was all sold on the Pacifica GT400 until one of the salespeople at one of
>the bigger companies informed me that they have a lot of people having
>trouble with these wheels, primarily it seems, with the foot pedal. Is
>this why they have the 5 year warranty? Any feed back on this wheel and
>other brands would be greatly appreciated before I make the big leap.
>
Jennifer Wallace on sat 27 sep 97
Regarding your questions on Pacifica wheels, the art center that
I work for has three. I have been the pottery manager for about a
year and in the last 3 months, two of the foot pedals stopped work-
ing. I called up Laguna and told them what was happening. The
girl on the phone asked for the serial numbers on the wheels. She
plugged it into her computer and luckily I found they were 4 1/2 years
old. I was just inside the warranty time. Whew. Anyway, I boxed the
pedals and control boxes up and kept my fingers crossed. Last week,
(three weeks later) we received the return box from Laguna with totally
different, reworked pedals and control boxes inside of it. They are more
rugged (all metal) than the other ones we sent that were pretty wimpy,
and even have reverse switches. Laguna was very prompt and I had
a very positive experience. I have found that even the best equiptment
will break and it is nice to have the warranty,(if it breaks within that time
period!)
Bruce Fontaine on sat 27 sep 97
I have an older Pacifica wheel and am switching to a Soldner. The Pacifica
has been fine for smaller work, but just doesn't cut it for larger stuff.
I'm getting rid of it when my new wheel arrives. The switch is stuck in the
"on" position and the particle board table under the plastic cover has some
screws that stripped through. I've been told by one of the local dealers
that Pacifica's are better wheels than they used to be. I don't know, they
didn't give me a good first impression. Brent makes good wheels, in all
models. In fact, I almost bought a cxc. Good luck!
F. Melville on sat 27 sep 97
Leslie, I love my Pacifica wheel which is in its third year. I have
had absolutely no trouble with the foot pedal, but I believe that the older
models were not so good. The large table is solid and easy to clean and I
love the ease with which the splashpan can be removed in two seconds and
would never buy a Shimpo with its almost permanently attached splashpan. I
find that I never have liquid in my pan anyway, just trimmings which can be
tipped out daily for reprocessing, so the plug on the Shimpo pan would be of
no use at all. From what I have seen, Brent wheels are similar to the
Pacifica and good too, but the Pacifica is less expensive.
Francoise
F. Melville
Indalo Pottery
P.O. Box 95
Port Edward, B.C.
V0V 1G0
Canada
Email:fmelvill@mail.kaien.com
http://members.tripod.com/~indalopottery
Lisa and Ginny on mon 29 sep 97
Rick Brady wrote:
The pedal has required an occasional tension
> adjustment to get the wheel to completely shut off. This adjustment
> easy to do with a crescent wrench and takes about 30 seconds.
This is my one and ONLY complaint about the Pacifica. I've had mine over
a year now and love it, but the pedal is somewhat less than magical. How
do you DO this adjustment?
--
Lisa Skeen
Living Tree Pottery & Soaps
http://www.uncg.edu/~lpskeen
YesIAmRU?
Pellypots on tue 14 oct 97
I had a problem with my Pacifica footpedal refusing to shut off. Coincidently,
I never shut my wheels off (I know I should). My son said the corotron had
built up too much charge, put the pedal on high and shut the switch off...that
did it...no more problem...don't ask me...it works..
Pelly
PS - I love my Pacifica Wheels...they are real workhorses for me and I am not
kind to them
>> adjustment to get the wheel to completely shut off.
Talbott on sat 7 feb 98
We are considering buying another potter's wheel. How does Pacifica stack
up against some of the other name brand wheels?... Marshall
101 CLAYART MUGS (Summer 1998)
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Ron Wright on sun 8 feb 98
Get the new Thomas Stuart electric wheel. Only had mine 3 days, but it
is built like a tank. Don't need a splash pan and the head just lifts
off. Very cool, easy to clean. Was going to get the Pacifica but glad
that I bought the Thomas Stuart instead. Check out their web site
http://www.ThomasStuart.com/index.htm
BTW - Still looking for photo's of mugs for the 101 clayart mugs, have
only received 1 so far.
Ron Wright
Shiresham Pottery - Chicago
http://www.concentric.net/~wrright
Talbott wrote:
>
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> We are considering buying another potter's wheel. How does Pacifica stack
> up against some of the other name brand wheels?... Marshall
>
> 101 CLAYART MUGS (Summer 1998)
> 2ND ANNUAL CLAYARTERS' GALLERY - NAPLES, MAINE (Summer 1998)
> E-MAIL ME FOR APPLICATIONS
> http://fmc.utm.edu/~dmcbeth/cag/naples.htm
>
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> Naples, Maine 04055-4116,(207)693-6100 voice and fax,(call first)
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Irish Jim on mon 9 feb 98
Bought a new Pacifica with the improved foot pedel two years ago and have
absolutedly no complaints. It is quiet and only cost about half what other
wheels of comparable specifications sell for.
The Kiln Guy on tue 31 mar 98
> My pacifica pedal tended to slip and the wheel would run without me;
> that was cured by tightening the nut at the base of the pedal.
``````````
> my wheel head has an agenda of its own.
``````````
> not spinning at all at full speed to not stopping at the off setting...
``````````
Hello,
I have noticed alot of problems, recently, with Pacifica wheels - in
particular, with the speed control or foot pedal. I strongly recommend
Pacifica wheel owners OPEN THE FOOT PEDAL & LOOK INSIDE. It really is a
simple little set up & most of the problems I have read about could be
fixed by doing a simple adjustment.
There is a magnet in the foot pedal - when you move the pedal up & down,
you are changing the relationship between the magnet & a "part" which is
fixed in place.- Adjustments can be made at the foot pedal & at the "part"
fixed in place. Simple.
********************************************
People with problems should contact both the distributor & the
manufacturer, especially if there is no response from the "guy you bought
it from". This is one way of turning problems into solutions.
Chris @ Euclid's Kilns and Elements
1-800-296-5456
Web Site: http://www.euclids.com
E-Mail: mail@euclids.com
sunflowr@mail.ao.net on sat 24 oct 98
To:
From: Axner@ATTmail.com
Re: Pacifica wheel
I was curious where you can buy a GT-800 for $719.00 that seems very
high? We sell ours for $673.00 and $50.00 for shipping within the
continental USA. The GT-400 we sell for $600.00 and $50.00 for shipping
within the continental USA. This is all in US dollars.
If I can be of service to anyone out there for a wheel please let me know.
Margo/ Order Dept.
Axner Co., Inc.
(800) 843-7057
Susan Wallace on mon 12 jun 00
I've had my Pacifica Glyde-Torc wheel since about 1982 or so, and I just
love it. It's quiet, it works well, and it's held up wonderfully even after
two major long-distance moves.
The only trouble I had with it was with the original foot pedal which I
replaced. However, the second pedal has done just fine. Once in a while I
have to adjust the screw inside the pedal when the pedal refuses to stop.
It's no big deal to do this.
I've used some new Pacificas recently, and they seem to be just as good as
the one I have.
Susan Wallace in Grand Junction, CO.
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Karin Hurt on thu 31 aug 00
I just started a wheel class and am using a Pacifica wheel. I'm a hand
builder and have paid little attention to wheels, but I am thinking of buying
one. I've seen little about them in the ceramic magazines. The one I used was
quiet and smooth and I liked the width of the table. Throwing, if I'm able to
learn it will never be my main thing because I'm passionate about hand
building, and due to arthritis I don't think I'll ever throw more than 10 lbs
and that's probably stretching it big time. Can anyone adevice me or share
why they like Pacifica over some other brand or give me what they think might
be the right one?
Thank You,
Karin
Laughing Bear Pottery, AZ
Norman van der Sluys on thu 31 aug 00
I like my Pacifica for exactly the reasons you mentioned plus a very reasonable
price. Don't worry about capacity, I don't think you will outgrow your Pacifica
400 if you get one. -smooth, powerful, as compact as a Brent cxc but a little
lighter, I think, good for taking to demonstrations, or moving out of the way to
make room for other projects. I like the fact that it NEVER jerks at slow speeds
and yet has plenty of power.
Karin Hurt wrote:
> I just started a wheel class and am using a Pacifica wheel. I'm a hand
> builder and have paid little attention to wheels, but I am thinking of buying
> one. I've seen little about them in the ceramic magazines. The one I used was
> quiet and smooth and I liked the width of the table.
--
Norman van der Sluys
by the shore of Lake Michigan Looking forward to winding up the freestone peach
harvest today. The humidity has brought the end a week earlier than expected, and
today it will be a blistering 87 out there! :o)
Lois Ruben Aronow on thu 31 aug 00
This is my personal opinion only. =20
I know most people will tell you to buy more wheel than you need. You
never know 5 years down the line what sort of wheel work you might be
doing. You are just starting now, so it's difficult to anticipate
your future needs.
My studio uses Pacifica 400s in the classroom. They are extremely
quiet and seem to be pretty reliable. The wheels are now about 6 yrs
old. When buying my wheel last year, I had considered buying one (the
800 actually, which has more horsepower). BUT -- the foot pedals
seems to go on ours. They appear to need constant adjustment. I know
at least one needed to have it's pedal replaced. Bear in mind that
these wheels are used frequently.
I bought a Brent C, bearing my above sentiment in mind. Indeed,
within the past year (since owning my own wheel) I find I am able to
handle more clay and work harder and more often. Most of pieces are
under 10 lbs, but I have been known to rise to the challenge to 25. I
doubt I'll ever to 50, but I know i can if I want to. I love my
Brent. The foot pedal is VERY sensitive (which I like) and after a
year of hard use, it performs like new. I pretty much use it for hours
everyday. =20
Most importantly, many of the recommendations I have received pointed
to Brent for it's reliability and it's reputation of being a
workhorse. =20
Pricewise, I think they're about the same if you shop around. You can
get a Brent A or B, which are less expensive and have less horsepower.
GET MORE HORSEPOWER THAN YOU THINK YOU NEED.
Whatever wheel you decide on, good luck and happy throwing.
Greg Aman on thu 31 aug 00
I own three wheels, a Crestive Industry Hp that can handle more than I =
can ever throw, a Brent Model C that I use for most work, and a Brent =
Model A less than 60 pounds and perfect for carrying about for =
demonstrations or for trimming, but not suitable for constant throwing. =
I have seen and HEARD the quite Pacifica Models. I believe that the =
Pacifica Model GT800 will be my next wheel. For the weight to power =
ratio, quiet operation and price, it's a hard deal to beat. BTW, the =
best price I have found for these wheels was at Bennets Pottery Supply =
in Ocoee, Florida.
Karin Hurt wrote:
> I just started a wheel class and am using a Pacifica wheel. I'm a hand
> builder and have paid little attention to wheels, but I am thinking of =
buying
> one. I've seen little about them in the ceramic magazines. The one I =
used was
> quiet and smooth and I liked the width of the table.
--
Greg Aman
Down in LA (Lower Alabama) waiting on the rain. It's so dry the rivers =
have turned to mud. Think I saw a set of 'Coon paw prints floating =
downstream today.
scott lykens on wed 14 mar 01
Hi gang, After seeing vinces post about his experiences at the armory i got
to thinking about how much we all really know when it comes to the pacifica
wheel.
I just wanted to drop an FYI kind of this to the list.
I am currently working as a tech for laguna and have found out in advance
that the Pacifica will be included in the Equiptment Doctor session. There
will be a Pacifica 800 in the Laguna booth for closer examination. I hope
this is helpful info to any of you interested in electric wheels
Thanks, Scott.>
>
>Harvey Sadow runs the clay program at the Armory, and he has assembled a
>beautiful facility. They offers some excellent clay workshops. I was
>impressed with the place. Most of you know of Harvey's work and his
>contributions to American ceramics. Those folks at the Armory are lucky to
>have him.
>
>I worked all week on a Pacific wheel and really liked it. It was solid and
>smooth and quiet and powerful. At the Craft Center we have Brent CXCs and
>CI Big Boss and Clay Boss wheels. The CXC is the expensive workhorse, and
>the CIs are one of the best bargains around, but between the two is the
>Pacifica wheel. It's plenty heavy for anyone's needs, but not quite so
>cumbersome or expensive as a CXC. This was my first opportunity to work
>with a Pacifica, and as you can see I was favorably impressed.
>Best wishes -
>- Vince
>
>Vince Pitelka
>Appalachian Center for Crafts
>Tennessee Technological University
>1560 Craft Center Drive, Smithville TN 37166
>Home - vpitelka@dtccom.net
>615/597-5376
>Work - wpitelka@tntech.edu
>615/597-6801 ext. 111, fax 615/597-6803
>http://www.craftcenter.tntech.edu/
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Dawn Christensen on tue 15 apr 03
Hi
The discussion of Brents and Shimpos is interesting but I notice that the
Pacifica actually notes in its advertisement that you can get replacement
parts. Has anyone had any long term experience with these wheels. I
understand we all have preferences based on the type of throwing we do and
body build, clay type etc. I was thinking of a maintenance aspect. Thanks
Dawn
L. P. Skeen on wed 16 apr 03
Hey Mary,
Remove all the stuff from your tabletop and sit on the stool like you were
going to throw. Use your non-dominant hand to grasp the leg of the wheel
that's between your knees and lift that end up til you can see underneath.
There is an opening there where if you have a flashlight, or good light in
the studio, you can see the belts. Let the wheel run slowly, and with your
dominant hand, give a quick spritz of the silicone or two. Shouldn't take
much more than a spritz to get the belts lubed up. I have heard that
spraying TOO MUCH can cause belt slippage; not a good thing, so use the
silicone in spritzes only. I've had the same can o' silicone since 1996 and
nowhere near empty. Good luck! :)
L
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mary White"
> I'm posting this to the list because others may be just as ignorant
> as I am. I got my Pacifica secondhand with no maintenance
> instructions. Where does the silicone get squirted exactly?
Betsy Cox on wed 16 apr 03
I have had a Pacifica for 7 years now and have not had any problems. I
really love it. Betsy cox in WV.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dawn Christensen"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2003 11:32 PM
Subject: Pacifica wheels
> Hi
> The discussion of Brents and Shimpos is interesting but I notice that the
> Pacifica actually notes in its advertisement that you can get replacement
> parts. Has anyone had any long term experience with these wheels. I
> understand we all have preferences based on the type of throwing we do and
> body build, clay type etc. I was thinking of a maintenance aspect.
Thanks
> Dawn
>
>
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L. P. Skeen on wed 16 apr 03
Hey Dawn,
I LOVE MY PACIFICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is quiet, the pedal is
WAY responsive, and easy to adjust (Don Goodrich adjusted mine once and
that's been IT in the way of maintenance, other than the occasional squirt
of silicone.) The table part is wider than on a Brent, and it's not that
hideous Harvest Gold color, AND the splashpan is much easier to remove than
some others I've used. Best of all, the Pacifica is much less expensive
than the Brent, even though it has the same features. I've had mine since
1996.
L
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dawn Christensen"
> The discussion of Brents and Shimpos is interesting but I notice that the
> Pacifica actually notes in its advertisement that you can get replacement
> parts. Has anyone had any long term experience with these wheels.
Brian Haviland on wed 16 apr 03
Hi Dawn
I bought two GT 400 wheels from cornell supply in dayton
ohio.They had both pacifica and Brent wheels on display.Price was not a
factor when i bought and there was quite a difference in price.But the main
thing that sold me was that they had more spare parts on hand for the
pacifica --than for the brent. I am guessing that it really depends on the
retailer that you are buying from. How much shelf space they have for spare
parts and also what wheel they usually sell the most of.I love my wheels
and would not trade up for anything. I have worked with as much as 40 lbs.
of clay on this wheel and it is a workhorse. It's rated higher than that
but i hav'nt gone that far with it.(I have the limitations not the wheel
:)....) I have had both wheels for 2 years and do general maint. to them
silicone the belts every couple months and keep it clean under wheel
head..common knowledge ..
Good luck with whatever you buy and happy potting !!!! oh yes The brive
belts are big o-rings very quiet and very strong. A big advantage i
believe,Take a look underneith whatever you buy...
Brian Haviland
At 11:32 PM 4/15/03 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi
>The discussion of Brents and Shimpos is interesting but I notice that the
>Pacifica actually notes in its advertisement that you can get replacement
>parts. Has anyone had any long term experience with these wheels. I
>understand we all have preferences based on the type of throwing we do and
>body build, clay type etc. I was thinking of a maintenance aspect. Thanks
>Dawn
>
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Mary White on wed 16 apr 03
Hi Lisa--
I'm posting this to the list because others may be just as ignorant
as I am. I got my Pacifica secondhand with no maintenance
instructions. Where does the silicone get squirted exactly?
>Hey Dawn,
>
>I LOVE MY PACIFICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is quiet, the pedal is
>WAY responsive, and easy to adjust (Don Goodrich adjusted mine once and
>that's been IT in the way of maintenance, other than the occasional squirt
>of silicone.) The table part is wider than on a Brent, and it's not that
>hideous Harvest Gold color, AND the splashpan is much easier to remove than
>some others I've used. Best of all, the Pacifica is much less expensive
>than the Brent, even though it has the same features. I've had mine since
>1996.
>
>L
--
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Mary
on the wet west coast of British Columbia
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Cindy Gatto on wed 16 apr 03
Dawn:
If you look enough you can find parts for just about any of the wheels
that all have been speaking of. We just purchased parts for our old Shimpo
RK2 no problem as well as parts for a very old Amoco kick wheel. My point is
the parts for the name brand wheels are out there as far as maintenance goes
you can get parts for all the aftermentioned wheels. Sometimes you just have
to look a little harder for some than others. We have 9 Pacifica 400 in our
teaching studio. They are used everyday many hours a day. They have been in
service this way now for about 4 years now and we have not yet to make a
repair. My partner uses the same Shimpo wheel she used to use in college and
it runs as strong as ever. With a little fine tuning and some preventive
maintenance your wheel should last you many many years no matter which wheel
you choose. As I said in previous posts my opinion is the most expensive is
not necessarily the best. In my opinion the Brent is over rated and high
priced. But if a so called pro tells people it is the best then that is what
people believe. I believe you buy what you can afford and with all the high
quality wheels out there now you will be able to find something in your price
range and it will be reliable and adequate.
Good luck:
Mark & Cindy
The Mudpit
228 Manhattan Ave
Brooklyn NY 11206
7189-218-9424
mudpitnyc@aol.com
www.mudpitnyc.com
Jim Cullen on wed 16 apr 03
Here's an abstract thought on your comment ..."they had more spare parts
on hand for the pacifica --than for the brent."
Maybe that's because they had more call for spare parts for the Pacifica
than the Brent. Think about it!
Keep Centered
CULLEN
Naperville, IL
-----Original Message-----
From: Clayart [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On Behalf Of Brian
Haviland
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2003 10:35 AM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Re: Pacifica wheels
Hi Dawn
I bought two GT 400 wheels from cornell supply in
dayton ohio.They had both pacifica and Brent wheels on display.Price was
not a factor when i bought and there was quite a difference in price.But
the main thing that sold me was that they had more spare parts on hand
for the pacifica --than for the brent. I am guessing that it really
depends on the retailer that you are buying from. How much shelf space
they have for spare parts and also what wheel they usually sell the most
of.I love my wheels and would not trade up for anything. I have worked
with as much as 40 lbs. of clay on this wheel and it is a workhorse.
It's rated higher than that but i hav'nt gone that far with it.(I have
the limitations not the wheel
:)....) I have had both wheels for 2 years and do general maint. to them
silicone the belts every couple months and keep it clean under wheel
head..common knowledge .. Good luck with whatever you buy and happy
potting !!!! oh yes The brive belts are big o-rings very quiet and very
strong. A big advantage i believe,Take a look underneith whatever you
buy...
Brian Haviland
At 11:32 PM 4/15/03 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi
>The discussion of Brents and Shimpos is interesting but I notice that
>the Pacifica actually notes in its advertisement that you can get
>replacement parts. Has anyone had any long term experience with these
>wheels. I understand we all have preferences based on the type of
>throwing we do and body build, clay type etc. I was thinking of a
>maintenance aspect. Thanks Dawn
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Brian Haviland on thu 17 apr 03
Hello Mary
The silicone spray goes on the drive o-rings to help quiet
down any unwanted noise and also helps to make the surface of the belt grip
better.You can get silicone spray from some automotive supply houses Napa
ect..ect...Just don't soak the rings because it can also have the opposite
effect and make them slip until it wears off.
Brian
At 04:00 PM 4/16/03 -0700, you wrote:
>Hi Lisa--
>
>I'm posting this to the list because others may be just as ignorant
>as I am. I got my Pacifica secondhand with no maintenance
>instructions. Where does the silicone get squirted exactly?
>
>>Hey Dawn,
>>
>>I LOVE MY PACIFICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is quiet, the pedal is
>>WAY responsive, and easy to adjust (Don Goodrich adjusted mine once and
>>that's been IT in the way of maintenance, other than the occasional squirt
>>of silicone.) The table part is wider than on a Brent, and it's not that
>>hideous Harvest Gold color, AND the splashpan is much easier to remove than
>>some others I've used. Best of all, the Pacifica is much less expensive
>>than the Brent, even though it has the same features. I've had mine since
>>1996.
>>
>>L
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