Cara on sat 1 may 99
Hi Kit!
I have a T-S kickwheel and if you think that you might have to move it
around, especially through doorways, then this wheel is a good choice. It's
not too hard to assemble..... but I think it's definetly a two person job,
unless the person putting it together is a gorilla with four arms!!! ;oD
The fly wheel is very heavy!!!!! That brings up something else you might
want to consider..... a motor!!!! The fly wheel goes forever once you get
it going, but it can take a lot of effort and time to get it there,
especially if you're not a gorilla!!! You can buy a motor kit from T-S or
you can come up with something on your own ( that's what I did). Having a
motor makes things like centering a little easier and you can turn it off to
do everything else. The other thing I liked about the T-S is that I could
adjust it to fit me...... I'm short (5'2"), but I was able to adjust
everything so it fit! I assume that a taller person would be able to, too!
As far as shipping..... Sorry, but I can't help you there. I was able to
pick mine up in person. Oh, and something else..... A carpenter's level is
something that you will definetly want to have on hand when you assemble a
T-S.... And make sure you use it on the wheel head and not the table... The
table is not supposed to be level.
I hope I helped!!
Cara
cara@speed1.net
P.S. Thanks to all the folks that gave me advice on how to attach a motor
to my wheel!!! I did finally manage it!!
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>I am looking to get a kickwheel this summer.
>I was looking at lockerbies and Thomas-Stuart, either one would be ok.
>Is getting the unassemble thomas-Stuart wheel a good idea or is it
>really hard to but together right?
>The problem I have is I need to get it shipped up here to Alaska.
>So I was wondering if anyone had any advice as to who was easier to deal
>with as far as shipping. I've been warned that some companies won't ship
>here. I would rather go through the manufacturer than a supply place like
>Seattle pottery, I think I can get a better deal that way but maybe not.
>
>-I also want the wheel as soon as possible so I can use it this summer.
>
>Any input would be appreciated
>
>Thanks, Kit
Randall Moody on sun 2 may 99
I have a Thomas Stuart and love it (even though I don't throw as much as
hand build.) It was easy to assemble and you save money on the price of the
wheel. I found that it was good to set the wheel up in the place you want
it, let it sit for about a week and re-level it so that it settles into
place. This is not necessary if you have a concrete floor.
----- Original Message -----
From: Kit Shannon
To:
Sent: Friday, April 30, 1999 8:05 AM
Subject: kickweel purchase
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> I am looking to get a kickwheel this summer.
> I was looking at lockerbies and Thomas-Stuart, either one would be ok.
> Is getting the unassemble thomas-Stuart wheel a good idea or is it
> really hard to but together right?
> The problem I have is I need to get it shipped up here to Alaska.
> So I was wondering if anyone had any advice as to who was easier to deal
> with as far as shipping. I've been warned that some companies won't ship
> here. I would rather go through the manufacturer than a supply place like
> Seattle pottery, I think I can get a better deal that way but maybe not.
>
> -I also want the wheel as soon as possible so I can use it this summer.
>
> Any input would be appreciated
>
> Thanks, Kit
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