David Hendley on thu 15 jul 99
There aren't many used wheels for sale because not many new
wheels are manufactured. Potter's wheels may be at the center
of our particular universe, but in the grand scheme of things
there's not much demand for a potter's wheel.
Combine that with the fact that they hardly ever break and can
be easily repaired if they do, and they tend to stay with their
owners, even if not used much.
Electric kilns, on the other hand, are common items in the
classified paper because a lot of folks try ceramics as a hobby
and then grow tired of it and sell all their stuff.
Your best bet is to build your own wheel; even if you find a used
one, chances are it will be a lot more than a couple of hundred bucks.
There's always that chance of stumbling on a great wheel at a great
price, but you may spend your whole life waiting.
David Hendley
Maydelle, Texas
hendley@tyler.net
http://www.farmpots.com
At 09:25 AM 7/14/99 EDT, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>I was wondering, as I came up from the studio, why the deuce is a used
wheel so
>hard to find??? Do potters keep them forever, and ever, amen; will them to
their
>descendants, "Bless you and use this wheel as I did," use them 'til they fall
>apart and are good for nothing but the trash and the scrap metal man or what?
>
>I love the clay, and I'm handbuilding/sculpting but I've always been an
>immediate kind of person and I dearly want a wheel to "fill in the time" and
>produce something in a fraction of an hour instead of many hours or sometimes
>days. Also to help fill the kiln. It takes such a long time for me to get
enough
>for a kiln load. But anything over about a couple of hundred bucks is out of
>the question right now. I can probably build a kickwheel (continental
style, the
>simplest) but as I would also be "learning by doing" I'm not sure if I
need the
>added problem of trying to control a wheel while I teach myself to throw.
>
>One haunts the classified. And searches the internet ("6 wheels for sale!
School
>closing!" "Based in New York!" ) And tries the suggested
routes
>("No, we don't have nuthin' like that." "No, sorry, we've never taught
throwing
>classes so we don't have any wheels." "No...")
>
>Hmmm, maybe the wheels disappear down a transdimensional hyper-space duct
when
>their owners die, to be reborn on the other side of creation as embryonic
>bearings.
>
>Forgive me, it's been a long morning!
>
>Cindy in Alabama,
Derede Dalziel on fri 16 jul 99
I am posting this message on behalf of my sister. She is also looking
for a wheel. She lives in Victoria, B.C., Canada and is wondering if
anyone knows of a used wheel for sale in that area. Otherwise, she
would like advise on buying a new wheel. She is looking for a quite,
beginners wheel at a reasonable price. Any advise you could give on
this topic would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Derede Dalziel
David Jenkins on sat 17 jul 99
There have been several questions about wheels lately and Bailey wheels in
particular. I purchased a Bailey pro-50 wheel about 2 months ago after
seeing one at NCECA. I had some initial trouble with this wheel due to a
bad circuit breaker/switch. Bailey was most helpful in dealing with this
problem. They immediately sent me a new switch and I replaced it and have
had no further problems with it.
The Bailey ST-50 which will center 50 pounds sells for $599. shipping
included. It can be shipped UPS right to your door. I don't think you will
find a better wheel any cheaper than that. I would rate it as a best buy.
I bought the pro-50 which is the same wheel with the same motor but with a
little more bracing and the capability to add their shelf system for
$725.00. I don't think it is worth the extra and could have gone with the
st-50.
Another selling point for me was that the leg extensions were only $24.
I have told several people who were looking for used wheels to spend
another couple of hundred to buy the Bailey at $599. with a six year
warranty. Best of Luck. David Jenkins
>From: Derede Dalziel
>Reply-To: Ceramic Arts Discussion List
>To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
>Subject: Re: where have all the wheels gone?
>Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 11:39:57 EDT
>
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>I am posting this message on behalf of my sister. She is also looking
>for a wheel. She lives in Victoria, B.C., Canada and is wondering if
>anyone knows of a used wheel for sale in that area. Otherwise, she
>would like advise on buying a new wheel. She is looking for a quite,
>beginners wheel at a reasonable price. Any advise you could give on
>this topic would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
>
>Derede Dalziel
>
>
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Wendy Neilson on sat 17 jul 99
Hello Derede Dalziel from Victoria..
saw your posting wanting a wheel.. have your sister give me a call as I too
live in Victoria.
I have a wheel for sale.
It is very quiet and the price is right.
Wendy Neilson
(250) 380-2231
Joanne L. Van Bezooyen on sun 18 jul 99
I purchased the ST50 a couple weeks ago for $615 which includes shipping. Works
great so far except a little sticking on the foot pedal which I am trying to
figure out how to adjust. Any suggestions David?
David Jenkins wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> There have been several questions about wheels lately and Bailey wheels in
> particular. I purchased a Bailey pro-50 wheel about 2 months ago after
> seeing one at NCECA. I had some initial trouble with this wheel due to a
> bad circuit breaker/switch. Bailey was most helpful in dealing with this
> problem. They immediately sent me a new switch and I replaced it and have
> had no further problems with it.
> The Bailey ST-50 which will center 50 pounds sells for $599. shipping
> included. It can be shipped UPS right to your door. I don't think you will
> find a better wheel any cheaper than that. I would rate it as a best buy.
> I bought the pro-50 which is the same wheel with the same motor but with a
> little more bracing and the capability to add their shelf system for
> $725.00. I don't think it is worth the extra and could have gone with the
> st-50.
> Another selling point for me was that the leg extensions were only $24.
> I have told several people who were looking for used wheels to spend
> another couple of hundred to buy the Bailey at $599. with a six year
> warranty. Best of Luck. David Jenkins
>
> >From: Derede Dalziel
> >Reply-To: Ceramic Arts Discussion List
> >To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
> >Subject: Re: where have all the wheels gone?
> >Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 11:39:57 EDT
> >
> >----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> >I am posting this message on behalf of my sister. She is also looking
> >for a wheel. She lives in Victoria, B.C., Canada and is wondering if
> >anyone knows of a used wheel for sale in that area. Otherwise, she
> >would like advise on buying a new wheel. She is looking for a quite,
> >beginners wheel at a reasonable price. Any advise you could give on
> >this topic would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
> >
> >Derede Dalziel
> >
> >
>
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NakedClay@aol.com on sun 18 jul 99
Just an observation, not to interrupt the thoughts of those contributing to
this string--
Where have all the Good Wheels gone? Sounds like a 60's folk song!
Earlier, there was a string called "Still Crazing, after several months."
This took me to my record collection (yes, I still listen to vinyl LP's),
where I found Paul Simon's "Still Crazy After All These Years." The ClayArt
version is: "Still Crazing After All These Months!"
Just a humerous observation!
Milton NakedClay@AOL.COM
Mopping up, after an intense monsoon hit this area of the Mojave Desert.
the Gallaghers on mon 19 jul 99
Actually it is a recent Paula Cole song; "Where have all the Cowboys gone?"
But back to the subject at "hand" er, wheels, I found out from my next door
neighbor who happens to teach at a local high school, that all the wheels,
kilns, etc. they bought for the art department in the bountiful '70's and
'80's, are sitting in basements collecting cobwebs since all the art
programs have been cut in the '90's for "lack of money".
This equipment will "disappear" off to some mysterious place eventually when
someone gets around to it, and be sold at auction.
There ya go....btw... there is still plenty of money for the sports program.
(sigh)
Michelle
In Oregon
-----Original Message-----
From: NakedClay@aol.com
To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
Date: Sunday, July 18, 1999 10:53 AM
Subject: Re: where have all the wheels gone?
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Just an observation, not to interrupt the thoughts of those contributing to
>this string--
>
>Where have all the Good Wheels gone? Sounds like a 60's folk song!
>
>Earlier, there was a string called "Still Crazing, after several months."
>This took me to my record collection (yes, I still listen to vinyl LP's),
>where I found Paul Simon's "Still Crazy After All These Years." The ClayArt
>version is: "Still Crazing After All These Months!"
>
>Just a humerous observation!
>
>Milton NakedClay@AOL.COM
>
>Mopping up, after an intense monsoon hit this area of the Mojave Desert.
Lois Ruben Aronow on tue 20 jul 99
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On Mon, 19 Jul 1999 13:36:32 EDT, the Gallaghers wrote:
=3E----------------------------Original message----------------------------
=3EActually it is a recent Paula Cole song=3B =22Where have all the Cowboys =
gone?=22
Oh god, I am dating myself here....but the 60's folk song mentioned
would have been =22where have all the flowers gone=22. I guess we're
all showing our age. I don't even know who Paula Cole is=21 (And
believe it or not, I love to throw to acid house and Fatboy Slim.)
...Lo
40 and getting younger all the time
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