sam bucus on sun 9 jan 11
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I will be moving and setting up a new studio this spring and buying a new w=
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heel. I throw standing up and clockwise (Asian style wheel rotation) on an =
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electric wheel. Now I throw on an ancient Dae Woong wheel. It sounds like a=
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lawnmower and if I throw big pots it slows down when the clay goes over 30=
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lbs.when centering,=3DA0even if its on full power.
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I would love to hear experiences and reviews of Brent or Thomas Stuart/Skut=
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t wheels.=3D20
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I had been considering a Thomas Stuart/Skutt Revolution and a Brent C. Simi=
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lar prices.
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Thomas Stuart/Skutt=3DA0makes a big deal that=3DA0their engine is better/bi=
gger=3D
. Same horsepower but more torque. They also offer=3DA0(for an additional f=
ee=3D
)=3DA0a neat wheel "cuphead" and plaster mold making system to make your ow=
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plaster bats. That sounds very nice and cheaper in the long run than buying=
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bats. The wheel head is removable and the splash pan is quite large and yo=
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u just take off the wheel=3DA0head, take off the splash pan, and throw them=
i=3D
n the reclaim bucket! They have an additional (pay to upgrade) SSX foot pow=
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er system that says it makes the foot pedal have great sensitivity/control.=
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Claim to be quiet, but I've never heard one personally.
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The Brent seems similar. Go figure!=3DA0Quiet, similar power, foot pedal.=
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here is no bat system and the splash pan=3DA0seems like it isn't=3DA0even w=
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it=3DA0so will build one=3DA0if I get it.
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But the bat system and upgraded foot pedal SSX option on the Thomas Stuart =
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costs about an additional $300 all=3DA0up.=3DA0If the original foot pedal o=
n th=3D
e Brent is just as good I could upgrade to a CXC or EX or just save my cash=
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!
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Brent's seem pretty popular. But Thomas Stuart seems to have a good name al=
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so, although I don't seem to see as many.
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Can anyone report on:
-their preference
-durability
-customer service
-ever needed a repair? That would be a real hassle to ship back a pottery w=
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heel.
-Foot pedals- that will be a big deal. That will effect my throwing=3DA0on =
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daily basis
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Thanks!
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Randall Moody on mon 10 jan 11
I have a Thomas Stuart Pro that I bought before they were acquired by
Skutt.It is or was their top o' the line. I love it! It is a strong
wheel and is a real solid work horse. You can't also get optional leg
extensions that allow you to stand up and throw. My only complaint is
that it is a little on the loud side but I think that they have cured
that with the SSX drive. I am not a big fan of Brent due to the pedal
but that is just my personal preference. You should also check out the
Shimpo VL Whisper. To me that is a very close runner with the TS.
--
Randall in Atlanta
http://wrandallmoody.com
Craig Rhodes on tue 11 jan 11
Both wheels are excellent tools. I've used many Brents in school setting=
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presently own a TS Revolution.=3D20
I love the TS for many reasons. I like the large single piece removable =
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splash=3D20
pan. I like being able to easily remove the wheel head which makes clean=
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up=3D20
much easier. I know of no other wheel whose wheel head doesn't eventuall=
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lock down onto the spindle over time.=3D20
It is as quiet as any wheel on the market except the Shimpo Whisper. An=
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d it=3D20
is powerful enough to center 30+ lbs. without slowing down. I've had my =
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TS=3D20
now for 3+ yrs with no problems. I don't use the bat system so can't adv=
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in that regard. I use the Creative Industry bats which I love.
When I bought my TS I also bought the SSX drive system and love the fact=3D=
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that the electronics for the footpedal are infinitely adjustable. This i=
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something that Skutt does not advertise but should. However, the SSX has=
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light on the switch to tell you when/if the wheel is on. A small detail =
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occasionally I leave the wheel on overnight as a result.
When I first received the TS the wheel had jerky movements when turning. =
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contacted their excellent tech support and was told how to adjust by remo=
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ving=3D20
the plate on the electronic controls. Within the box are three adjustmen=
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screws that, together, give the user infinite control over how you want t=
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wheel to work. If you want more rpm at the high end or want the wheel to=
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turn very slow and smooth on the low end, etc. I have it now adjusted to=
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suit=3D20
my way of working. You should ask Skutt tech for the specs on this=3D20
adjustment because they don't come with the wheel.
I also bought the shaft extender which allows you to raise the wheel head=
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above the splash pan for very large pieces like wide platters or for tool=
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large pieces on the Giffen Grip. Such an attachment is not possible with=
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the ease of taking the wheel head on and off. Also bought the leg extend=
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since I now throw standing up and they are easier to adjust than the leg=3D=
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extenders on my Pacifica.
If I had it to do over, I would buy a TS again.
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