Philip Poburka on wed 23 aug 00
I have an "old" Skutt, looks a little like a short version of the old A or B
model Maytag Washing-Machines - cast aluminum 'tub' and all...foot pedal has
a rope going to cone pullies...swapped a Trim Tool for it years ago since it
was a lonely orphan and NOBODY wanted it.
Works just fine!(and, it does have 'personality!)not so refined as the
'newer ones' - I wanted to THROW! it never let me down.(...actually, maybe
it is a little dreadful...)
ANY 'wheel' is one-more-than 'none' - long as it turns, and doesn't make
trouble!
If my Skutt is say, a small John Deer Tractor, I expect the BRENT is a mid
series BUICK - a mite smoother, little more 'pep'-
more 'comfort'...yea...get a Brent...they ARE nice!
Phil
lvnev
------Original Message------
From: GURUSHAKTI@AOL.COM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Sent: August 23, 2000 3:20:38 PM GMT
Subject: Re: wheels/old story
I agree with Mel on the Brent wheel. It is a workhorse and as reliable as
they can get.
I have a Brent (had it for years) and never have had to do anything with
this
wheel. If you want to move it outside to throw, it is heavy, but moveable.
The lockerbie is a nice choice, but it's a monster in size and weight.
I also have a Leach type treadle wheel that I got through Mel and it's fun
to
throw on, but it is work to get it going, compared to the Brent, at least
for
this 60 year old with bad knees. :-(
Regards,
June Perry
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