Sheron Roberts on sat 2 oct 99
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Juanita,
I own a Shimpo 750. After
major back problems this year,
I was unable to walk for 3 days,
my husband built a stand for my
wheel. I told him what height I
wanted and he made a stand
from angle iron to set the wheel
down in. He is an excellent
welder and made my
kiln cart, wedging table, just
about anything I have needed.
The stand is very level and all
we hade to do was level up
the wheel on top of the stand.
I have been so pleased with
this arrangement, and I can
actually throw for longer
periods of time.
Sheron in NC
Lorraine Pierce on mon 4 oct 99
Hi Sheron, I've been thinking about raising my shimpo wheel to 'standing
height' and have wondered how many inches below ones' elbow the wheel head
would be? Long ago I was taught that to center ,the clay should be aligned
with the center of the breast bone, a near impossibility for a five foot
person, such as myself!! Does your Shimpo have the attached foot pedal and
stick as mine does...seems it would be easier with a foot pedal. Thanks in
advance for your imput. Lori in new Port Richey Fl.
Sheron Roberts wrote:
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> Juanita,
>
> I own a Shimpo 750. After
> major back problems this year,
> I was unable to walk for 3 days,
> my husband built a stand for my
> wheel. I told him what height I
> wanted and he made a stand
> from angle iron to set the wheel
> down in. He is an excellent
> welder and made my
> kiln cart, wedging table, just
> about anything I have needed.
> The stand is very level and all
> we hade to do was level up
> the wheel on top of the stand.
> I have been so pleased with
> this arrangement, and I can
> actually throw for longer
> periods of time.
> Sheron in NC
Sheron Roberts on wed 6 oct 99
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Hi Lorraine,
My wheel is about waist high for me.
And I am 5' 6=22 tall. (I used to be 5' 6.5=22
until I blew a disk)=3Cgrin=3E=3Cbig grin=3E
The foot pedal is not attached except
to a cable. To keep it from running
from me I brace it against the right
leg of the stand. Works great, and
doesn't throw =22me=22 off center.
As for my elbows, I brace them
against my ribs.
I use anti-fatigue mats all around
the studio. Helps a great deal, especially
around the glaze table, where I might
stand for hours staring at the glaze
buckets and bisque, making decisions.
Just kidding=21 I do have my colors
planned out when I make or throw
a piece(well most of the time)=21=21
You will might experiment
by standing against a table and
imagining yourself throwing at that
height. When you decide what
would be comfortable make your
measurement.
Sheron in NC (where it is RAINING again)
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