Keba M Hitzeman on fri 18 jan 08
My dad built a kickwheel for me and used a some marine plywood for the
wheelhead (14"). I drilled a couple of holes for my 12" bats, but they =
are
a bit off center - one side of the wheelhead is a little flatter than =
the
other. =20
I'll be using this setup for the forseeable future, but where can I =
purchase
just a metal wheel head (hopefully with holes already drilled!)? I =
looked
on Creative Industries, Sheffield, and a few other sites, and found a =
lot
of wheels for sale, but not the wheel head alone. Googling didn't turn =
up
much, and I checked the archives with limited success.
Thanks!
Keba
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Keba Hitzeman
Dayton OH
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Spanish - http://keba.hitzeman.com
Clay - http://yellowroomarts.blogspot.com, =
http://yellowroomarts.etsy.com
Coffee - coffee@enigma22.com
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People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men =
stand
ready to do violence on their behalf.=20
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-----Original Message-----
From: Clayart [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On Behalf Of Randall =
Moody
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 15:55
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Re: Announcement of kiln post sale
Yah, I got that spam also.
On Jan 18, 2008 9:24 AM, William & Susan Schran User
wrote:
> I normally wouldn't post messages to our group regarding commercial
> enterprises, but the following was sent to me and the owner is a =
friend
> and
> former student of mine. I have no other connection to the business
>
> The prices are about 1/2 what you would normally pay.
>
> Here's the message:
>
> >Bear Creek Pottery is happy to announce it=B9s 5th Year in operation. =
We
> are
> >offering our 4 different styles of kiln post at manufacturers cost.
> Attached is
> >a PDF file with our order numbers and prices.
>
> >If you have any question please contact us at
>
> >Bear Creek Pottery Inc.
> >301-860-1664 ext 11
> >Or Sales@bcpottery.com
>
> Again, I have no financial interest in this company, but if you =
contact
> Rob
> to get the price list, tell him I sent you.
>
>
> --
> William "Bill" Schran
> wschran@cox.net
> wschran@nvcc.edu
> http://www.creativecreekartisans.com
>
>
>
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Patrick Cross on sat 19 jan 08
You might look at this quest as a good opportunity to "Think Outside the
Circle"... considering the cost of a wheel head (and I have shopped for the=
m
before, myself). With slight modification there must be hundreds of discs
out there that would make a perfectly serviceable wheel head for a fraction
of the cost. Your local salvage yard might be a great place to poke
around.
How about the flywheel out of a small auto engine?....or a cast aluminum ca=
r
wheel with an added flat surface? Just throwing that out there. Of course
it's usually easier to just 'find it and order it'...and wait for the post
to bring it to your doorstep.
Patrick Cross
cone10soda
On Jan 18, 2008 9:08 PM, Keba M Hitzeman wrote:
> My dad built a kickwheel for me and used a some marine plywood for the
> wheelhead (14"). I drilled a couple of holes for my 12" bats, but they
> are
> a bit off center - one side of the wheelhead is a little flatter than the
> other.
>
> I'll be using this setup for the forseeable future, but where can I
> purchase
> just a metal wheel head (hopefully with holes already drilled!)? I looke=
d
> on Creative Industries, Sheffield, and a few other sites, and found a lo=
t
> of wheels for sale, but not the wheel head alone. Googling didn't turn u=
p
> much, and I checked the archives with limited success.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Keba
>
>
> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
>
> Keba Hitzeman
> Dayton OH
>
> Spanish - http://keba.hitzeman.com
> Clay - http://yellowroomarts.blogspot.com, http://yellowroomarts.etsy.com
> Coffee - coffee@enigma22.com
>
> People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stan=
d
> ready to do violence on their behalf.
> George Orwell
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Clayart [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On Behalf Of Randall Mood=
y
> Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 15:55
> To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
> Subject: Re: Announcement of kiln post sale
>
> Yah, I got that spam also.
>
> On Jan 18, 2008 9:24 AM, William & Susan Schran User
> wrote:
>
> > I normally wouldn't post messages to our group regarding commercial
> > enterprises, but the following was sent to me and the owner is a friend
> > and
> > former student of mine. I have no other connection to the business
> >
> > The prices are about 1/2 what you would normally pay.
> >
> > Here's the message:
> >
> > >Bear Creek Pottery is happy to announce it=B9s 5th Year in operation. =
We
> > are
> > >offering our 4 different styles of kiln post at manufacturers cost.
> > Attached is
> > >a PDF file with our order numbers and prices.
> >
> > >If you have any question please contact us at
> >
> > >Bear Creek Pottery Inc.
> > >301-860-1664 ext 11
> > >Or Sales@bcpottery.com
> >
> > Again, I have no financial interest in this company, but if you contact
> > Rob
> > to get the price list, tell him I sent you.
> >
> >
> > --
> > William "Bill" Schran
> > wschran@cox.net
> > wschran@nvcc.edu
> > http://www.creativecreekartisans.com
> >
> >
> >
>
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Andrew Lubow on sat 19 jan 08
Ceramic Supply Inc (AKA Ceramic Supply of NY & NJ) carries wheel heads=
. You can reach them at 800-723-7264, http://www/eceramicsupply.comtp://www/eceramicsupply.com>=
threereeds1 on sat 19 jan 08
Hi Keba,
There are ways that you can correct this. It is great that your dad is
willing to help get a wheel under you.
That piece of plywood can be drilled many times to get it right. The unused
holes wont get in the way as long as you are using bats. If there is an "up
and down" issue, the top can be shimmed where it is attached to the flange
that holds it onto the shaft.
OR a second top can be screwed to the first with ,say, dry wall type screws
and thin shims between the two. Reset the bat pins. You may have to
countersink under the lower bat if the pins are too short for two
thicknesses.
That said, a well manufactured wheel head would be much less hassle in the
long run. Try Amaco/Brent at Amaco.com.
I bought two very used products from eBay sales. When I sought help and
some parts to make these wheels 100% they were very responsive. I am sure
you can purchase a wheel head from them or most of the other manufacturers.
Good potting,
Tom King
----- Original Message -----
From: "Keba M Hitzeman"
To:
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 9:08 PM
Subject: Buying just the wheel head
My dad built a kickwheel for me and used a some marine plywood for the
wheelhead (14"). I drilled a couple of holes for my 12" bats, but they are
a bit off center - one side of the wheelhead is a little flatter than the
other.
I'll be using this setup for the forseeable future, but where can I purchase
just a metal wheel head (hopefully with holes already drilled!)? I looked
on Creative Industries, Sheffield, and a few other sites, and found a lot
of wheels for sale, but not the wheel head alone. Googling didn't turn up
much, and I checked the archives with limited success.
Thanks!
Keba
====================================
Keba Hitzeman
Dayton OH
Spanish - http://keba.hitzeman.com
Clay - http://yellowroomarts.blogspot.com, http://yellowroomarts.etsy.com
Coffee - coffee@enigma22.com
People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand
ready to do violence on their behalf.
George Orwell
-----Original Message-----
From: Clayart [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On Behalf Of Randall Moody
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 15:55
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Re: Announcement of kiln post sale
Yah, I got that spam also.
On Jan 18, 2008 9:24 AM, William & Susan Schran User
wrote:
> I normally wouldn't post messages to our group regarding commercial
> enterprises, but the following was sent to me and the owner is a friend
> and
> former student of mine. I have no other connection to the business
>
> The prices are about 1/2 what you would normally pay.
>
> Here's the message:
>
> >Bear Creek Pottery is happy to announce itıs 5th Year in operation. We
> are
> >offering our 4 different styles of kiln post at manufacturers cost.
> Attached is
> >a PDF file with our order numbers and prices.
>
> >If you have any question please contact us at
>
> >Bear Creek Pottery Inc.
> >301-860-1664 ext 11
> >Or Sales@bcpottery.com
>
> Again, I have no financial interest in this company, but if you contact
> Rob
> to get the price list, tell him I sent you.
>
>
> --
> William "Bill" Schran
> wschran@cox.net
> wschran@nvcc.edu
> http://www.creativecreekartisans.com
>
>
>
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Michael Wendt on sat 19 jan 08
Keba,
An easy way to build a wheel head for
very little money is a Martin Taperlock
chain sprocket.
Get a 40 series chain with 8-10 " pitch
diameter. Get the needed hub insert to
fit your wheel's shaft. Mount the hub
to the shaft taking care to tighten the bolts
a little bit at a time to keep the hub square
to the shaft. drill 4-6 screw holes through
the plate 1/2 - 1 " in from the bottom of
the teeth to mount the wheel head.
Place the disk of marine plywood
as close to center as possible and mount
it with 4 or 6 short screws from below.
Turn the wheel on and use a marking
pen to draw the final diameter on the face.
Use a scroll saw to trim to the line. With
the wheel running, coarse, medium and fine
sand the rim. Seal with 3-4 coats of poly-
urethane varnish. Carefully locate the center.
draw a line across the wheel head. Drill the
bat pin holes equidistant from the center the
desired spacing for your bats.
I make my wheel heads this way and they
are superb... balanced, smooth, strong and
easy to put on or take off if needed.
Regards,
Michael Wendt
Wendt Pottery
2729 Clearwater Ave.
Lewiston, Id 83501
U.S.A.
208-746-3724
wendtpot@lewiston.com
http://www.wendtpottery.com
http://UniquePorcelainDesigns.com
Keba wrote:
My dad built a kickwheel for me and used a some marine
plywood for the
wheelhead (14"). I drilled a couple of holes for my
12" bats, but they are
a bit off center - one side of the wheelhead is a
little flatter than the
other.
I'll be using this setup for the forseeable future, but
where can I purchase
just a metal wheel head (hopefully with holes already
drilled!)? I looked
on Creative Industries, Sheffield, and a few other
sites, and found a lot
of wheels for sale, but not the wheel head alone.
Googling didn't turn up
much, and I checked the archives with limited success.
Thanks!
Keba
Robert Briggs on sun 20 jan 08
Hi Keba,
You might give Amaco/Brent a try - They still sell the old Amaco wheel
heads!
http://www.amaco.com/prod-wheel-throwing-heads-177.html
Robert
www.corvusmoon.com
Keba M Hitzeman wrote:
> My dad built a kickwheel for me and used a some marine plywood for the
> wheelhead (14"). I drilled a couple of holes for my 12" bats, but they are
> a bit off center - one side of the wheelhead is a little flatter than the
> other.
>
> I'll be using this setup for the forseeable future, but where can I purchase
> just a metal wheel head (hopefully with holes already drilled!)? I looked
> on Creative Industries, Sheffield, and a few other sites, and found a lot
> of wheels for sale, but not the wheel head alone. Googling didn't turn up
> much, and I checked the archives with limited success.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Keba
>
>
> ====================================
>
> Keba Hitzeman
> Dayton OH
>
> Spanish - http://keba.hitzeman.com
> Clay - http://yellowroomarts.blogspot.com, http://yellowroomarts.etsy.com
> Coffee - coffee@enigma22.com
>
> People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand
> ready to do violence on their behalf.
> George Orwell
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Clayart [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On Behalf Of Randall Moody
> Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 15:55
> To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
> Subject: Re: Announcement of kiln post sale
>
> Yah, I got that spam also.
>
> On Jan 18, 2008 9:24 AM, William & Susan Schran User
> wrote:
>
>
>> I normally wouldn't post messages to our group regarding commercial
>> enterprises, but the following was sent to me and the owner is a friend
>> and
>> former student of mine. I have no other connection to the business
>>
>> The prices are about 1/2 what you would normally pay.
>>
>> Here's the message:
>>
>>
>>> Bear Creek Pottery is happy to announce itıs 5th Year in operation. We
>>>
>> are
>>
>>> offering our 4 different styles of kiln post at manufacturers cost.
>>>
>> Attached is
>>
>>> a PDF file with our order numbers and prices.
>>>
>>> If you have any question please contact us at
>>>
>>> Bear Creek Pottery Inc.
>>> 301-860-1664 ext 11
>>> Or Sales@bcpottery.com
>>>
>> Again, I have no financial interest in this company, but if you contact
>> Rob
>> to get the price list, tell him I sent you.
>>
>>
>> --
>> William "Bill" Schran
>> wschran@cox.net
>> wschran@nvcc.edu
>> http://www.creativecreekartisans.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
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>> melpots2@visi.com
>>
>>
>
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Rogier Donker on sun 20 jan 08
Try Amaco , 1 800 925 5195 , 3/4" bore, 5/8"bore, standard, special,
any size you might want....10"12"16" drilled for bats or not drilled
for bats...
Rogier
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Don Goodrich on sun 20 jan 08
Keba,
To elaborate on what Michael suggested (for those not familiar with
Taper-Lock sprockets and bushings), I suggest the McMaster-Carr website:
http://mcmaster.com/
The items in question can be seen at these pages:
Sprockets:
http://tinyurl.com/2e3nfq
Bushings to use with them:
http://tinyurl.com/26qwnq
Good luck in your quest for a wheelhead.
Don Goodrich
http://dongoodrichpottery.com/
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