McKinnon, George on tue 22 feb 00
My lady has fallen in love with pottery. I'm looking to set her up with a
studio and need to buy all the tools. Any suggestions as to where there are
used supplies?
George McKinnon
Cindy Strnad on wed 23 feb 00
George,
For used supplies, one must advocate patience. You may find them in an
estate sale or in the want ads or at a county auction, but they aren't
usually abundant. Another place to try would be the various on-line auction
services. I started my business with a wheel and a small kiln and some hand
tools. You wouldn't need the wheel if you wanted to do hand-building (a
highly honorable method of making pottery--by no means a poor cousin.) If
she's into slabs, you'll want a slab roller, which is really hard to find
used.
Kilns are the easiest, in my experience, probably because of the numbers of
people who've taken up poured ceramics and then seldom used their kilns.
Be careful what you get, though. If she wants to fire to cone six (around
2232 F.), you'll need to be sure the kiln can go that high. Cone 10 (2300
F.) electric kilns are really hard to find, and often can't reach cone 10,
whatever the manufacturer may say.
Cindy Strnad
earthenv@gwtc.net
Earthen Vessels Pottery
RR 1, Box 51
Custer, SD 57730
Wendy Rose on wed 23 feb 00
Good luck finding a used pottery wheel. I just spent over two months asking
around the internet as well as "real life" and no luck. I did have a bid on
one on eBay - Your Personal Trading CommunityA> (aution site) but after researching it.. found out it was old, small and
not strong enough for even a beginner/intermediate as myself, so I did not
continue to bid on that one.
I was lucky enough to find a new, out of the box pottery wheel, Pacifica 400
which retails over $850.00 or so, on eBay -
Your Personal Trading Community . It was from a company called
BigCeramicStore.com (Buy ceramic
supplies on-line at Big Ceramic Store; product info, links, tutorials and
articles!). I was excited that there was a company behind this item, so I
bid. I was their first buyer from EBAY .com. It was great, I saved almost
$300.00. It is my first wheel and I feel it should keep me more then happy
for a long time.
>From talking to all the potters I have meet, they all suggested to go new if
at all possible. I am SO glad I took their advice!
Have fun,
Wendy
Andrew Buck on wed 23 feb 00
George,
It would be nice to know where you are to know if this is of any use, but,
I saw a sign posted in one of our rural stores here north of Tacoma,
Washington, advertising two used "Clay Boss" wheels. I believe the price
was $450.00 each. Let me know and I'll get a phone number for you. They
also mentioned an electric kiln was available.
Andy Buck
Raincreek Pottery
Port Orchard, Washington
On Tue, 22 Feb 2000, McKinnon, George wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> My lady has fallen in love with pottery. I'm looking to set her up with a
> studio and need to buy all the tools. Any suggestions as to where there are
> used supplies?
>
> George McKinnon
>
friedlover on wed 23 feb 00
George- I can give you info re used molds; although they do not always come
in the appearance you expect ie, the descriptions are not always accurate.
You need to ask alot of questions before you buy; also they are very
reasonable about returns and return postage.
Used molds from C&L Ceramics, 940-322-9354 located in Texas.
Also, I bought my kiln used and reconditioned from Ceramic Bug in Woodstock
Illinois. When I had the "Kiln Doctor" people come out to show me how to
pop coils back in, they really praised his work and said they rarely saw one
so clean. I bought it for $550. and I was able to drive there. I'm not
sure where you're from. Friedlover@msn.com
----- Original Message -----
From: McKinnon, George
To:
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2000 12:10 PM
Subject: Used Pottery Wheels
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> My lady has fallen in love with pottery. I'm looking to set her up with a
> studio and need to buy all the tools. Any suggestions as to where there
are
> used supplies?
>
> George McKinnon
Cindy Strnad on thu 24 feb 00
George (and Andy)
It's always good to know what new things cost before you buy a used one.
Often the folks doing the selling don't really know, either. They just made
a guess at what it might be worth. My best buddy bought herself a Clayboss
wheel a couple of years ago. If memory serves, she paid $400 new, and they
threw in shipping for free. I know for sure it wasn't more than $450.
Cindy Strnad
earthenv@gwtc.net
Earthen Vessels Pottery
RR 1, Box 51
Custer, SD 57730
George,
It would be nice to know where you are to know if this is of any use, but,
I saw a sign posted in one of our rural stores here north of Tacoma,
Washington, advertising two used "Clay Boss" wheels. I believe the price
was $450.00 each. Let me know and I'll get a phone number for you. They
also mentioned an electric kiln was available.
Andy Buck
Raincreek Pottery
Port Orchard, Washington
On Tue, 22 Feb 2000, McKinnon, George wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> My lady has fallen in love with pottery. I'm looking to set her up with a
> studio and need to buy all the tools. Any suggestions as to where there
are
> used supplies?
>
> George McKinnon
>
Joanne L. Van Bezooyen on thu 24 feb 00
I also cried 'uncle' in my quest for "used" and found the new Bailey wheels are
quite reasonable at $600-ish. I am very happy with my Bailey.
Wendy Rose wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Good luck finding a used pottery wheel. I just spent over two months asking
> around the internet as well as "real life" and no luck. I did have a bid on
> one on eBay - Your Personal Trading Community> A> (aution site) but after researching it.. found out it was old, small and
> not strong enough for even a beginner/intermediate as myself, so I did not
> continue to bid on that one.
>
> I was lucky enough to find a new, out of the box pottery wheel, Pacifica 400
> which retails over $850.00 or so, on eBay -
> Your Personal Trading Community . It was from a company called
> BigCeramicStore.com (Buy ceramic
> supplies on-line at Big Ceramic Store; product info, links, tutorials and
> articles!). I was excited that there was a company behind this item, so I
> bid. I was their first buyer from EBAY .com. It was great, I saved almost
> $300.00. It is my first wheel and I feel it should keep me more then happy
> for a long time.
>
> >From talking to all the potters I have meet, they all suggested to go new if
> at all possible. I am SO glad I took their advice!
>
> Have fun,
> Wendy
Andrew Buck on fri 25 feb 00
Cindy, George, and All,
Too right. It is Always (with a capitol "A") good to know the price of
the item new, when buying Anything (also with a capitol "A") used. As I
am not selling the wheels and made no recommendation, I was as interested
in hearing what people had to say as anyone on the list. As for the
price, I have done a little more checking. In all the catalogs that I
have here, only the Axner and Laguna Clay catalogs mention the Clay Boss
and only the Laguna states a price. Laguna quotes the list price on the
Clay Boss (80 pounds shipping weight) at $549.00 and their price (subject
to change I'm sure) at $494.10. Add to that amount sales taxes and
shipping charges, then decide if the cost used is worth the price. After
doing the little research that I've done, and armed with that knowledge, I
think I would try to talk the seller down in price if I were interested in
buying the wheels. I don't know, the wheels may be real beaters and not
be worth buying at all. If anyone is really interested, I will be going
past that store on Sunday and I can get the phone number of the seller
then.
Andy Buck
Raincreek Pottery
Port Orchard, Washington
On Thu, 24 Feb 2000, Cindy Strnad wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> George (and Andy)
>
> It's always good to know what new things cost before you buy a used one.
> Often the folks doing the selling don't really know, either. They just made
> a guess at what it might be worth. My best buddy bought herself a Clayboss
> wheel a couple of years ago. If memory serves, she paid $400 new, and they
> threw in shipping for free. I know for sure it wasn't more than $450.
>
> Cindy Strnad
> earthenv@gwtc.net
> Earthen Vessels Pottery
> RR 1, Box 51
> Custer, SD 57730
>
> George,
>
> It would be nice to know where you are to know if this is of any use, but,
> I saw a sign posted in one of our rural stores here north of Tacoma,
> Washington, advertising two used "Clay Boss" wheels. I believe the price
> was $450.00 each. Let me know and I'll get a phone number for you. They
> also mentioned an electric kiln was available.
>
> Andy Buck
> Raincreek Pottery
> Port Orchard, Washington
>
> On Tue, 22 Feb 2000, McKinnon, George wrote:
>
> > ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> > My lady has fallen in love with pottery. I'm looking to set her up with a
> > studio and need to buy all the tools. Any suggestions as to where there
> are
> > used supplies?
> >
> > George McKinnon
> >
>
Earl Brunner on fri 25 feb 00
If I'm going to spring $600.00 for a Bailey, a Pacifica,
or a Creative Industries wheel, I would spend the extra
hundred or so and get a Brent
C or CXC. One can get a Robert Brent CXC or C from the right
sources,
within this range ($700.00 to $850.00) There are a couple of
sources advertised in CM. One source doesn't list his
price, but it's one of
the best. You have to call for pricing.
"Joanne L. Van Bezooyen" wrote:
>
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> I also cried 'uncle' in my quest for "used" and found the new Bailey wheels ar
> quite reasonable at $600-ish. I am very happy with my Bailey.
>
> Wendy Rose wrote:
>
> > ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> > Good luck finding a used pottery wheel. I just spent over two months asking
> > around the internet as well as "real life" and no luck. I did have a bid on
> > one on eBay - Your Personal Trading Community
> > A> (aution site) but after researching it.. found out it was old, small and
> > not strong enough for even a beginner/intermediate as myself, so I did not
> > continue to bid on that one.
> >
> > I was lucky enough to find a new, out of the box pottery wheel, Pacifica 400
> > which retails over $850.00 or so, on eBay -
> > Your Personal Trading Community . It was from a company called
> > BigCeramicStore.com (Buy ceramic
> > supplies on-line at Big Ceramic Store; product info, links, tutorials and
> > articles!). I was excited that there was a company behind this item, so
> > bid. I was their first buyer from EBAY .com. It was great, I saved almost
> > $300.00. It is my first wheel and I feel it should keep me more then happy
> > for a long time.
> >
> > >From talking to all the potters I have meet, they all suggested to go new i
> > at all possible. I am SO glad I took their advice!
> >
> > Have fun,
> > Wendy
--
Earl Brunner
http://coyote.accessnv.com/bruec
mailto:bruec@anv.net
cyberscape on sun 27 feb 00
If you try the NEW Pacifica, (now made by Laguna) you will be really
surprised by the control, the power and the quiet... all for less
dollars than the Brent. The Pacifica has a very smooth, firm pedal with
virtually no play in it. After being introduced to them I bought
several for the Armory Art Center. We have been throwing 35 lb. platters
and big vessels on the Pacifica 400 without any problem. We can't slow
them down.
Also, I have owned a CI hi-power wheel for more than 25 years and still
love it. Meanwhile, I have spent an awful lot of time fixing and
adjusting Brent foot pedals. I don't mean to trash Brents, but I am
suggesting that there are excellent alternatives.
Harvey Sadow
Earl Brunner wrote...
---------------------------Original message----------------------------
If I'm going to spring $600.00 for a Bailey, a Pacifica,
or a Creative Industries wheel, I would spend the extra
hundred or so and get a Brent
C or CXC.
Tonya Johnson on tue 21 mar 00
I am setting up a ceramic studio and am interested in used
equipment----especially used wheels. I am located in Kentucky and would
travel for a good deal : ) tj
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