vince pitelka on mon 13 nov 00
> I'm looking to buy an electric potters wheel for myself. I am a novice
and
> want to have something good to continue learning on without spending a
> fortune. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Mark -
We just purchased four Creative Industries Clay Boss wheels and six of their
Big Boss wheels. According to the CI specs, the Clay Boss will center 50
lbs, and the Big Boss 100 lbs. We bought them from Kickwheel Ceramic Supply
in Atlanta - they have a website which will list their current prices. Last
I heard they were selling the Clay Boss for about $550 including freight.
The Big Boss is probably about a hundred bucks more. But either way, a hell
of a bargain for a smooth, sturdy wheel. This is not the model with the
huge plastic table. It is a small compact steel table like a Brent, but not
as heavy as a Brent.
Best wishes -
- Vince
Vince Pitelka
Home - vpitelka@dekalb.net
615/597-5376
Work - wpitelka@tntech.edu
615/597-6801 ext. 111, fax 615/597-6803
Appalachian Center for Crafts
Tennessee Technological University
1560 Craft Center Drive, Smithville TN 37166
http://www.craftcenter.tntech.edu/
clennell on mon 13 nov 00
Barb Murphy wrote:
>Lastly, I purchased four years ago, 2 Pacificas. I have tended to use these
>two wheels for my own work. I really did not think about my preference
>until a friend who was buying a wheel wanted my advice. The Pacifica is
>relatively inexpensive and has a splash pan that is easily removed for
>cleaning and a large area for clay/tools and water. But the most important
>thing for me was that it was sooooo quiet. I like kick wheels to trim on so
>I was very impressed with the silence. The price was #2 on my list and is
>impressively less that the others in the same class of quality.
>
I'd listen to Barb if I were you. Junkyard Dawg, Sheila and I and Barb
Murphy spin a few thousand pots a year and we all give the Pacifica the
thumbs up. I wouldn't give you two cents for an old Shimpo except maybe as
a boat anchor.
cheers,
tony
>
sour cherry pottery
tony and sheila clennell
4545 king street
beamsville, on.L0R 1B1
www.sourcherrypottery.com
clennell@vaxxine.com
Sellan, Mark on mon 13 nov 00
Hello,
I'm looking to buy an electric potters wheel for myself. I am a novice and
want to have something good to continue learning on without spending a
fortune. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks much,
-mark
Mark Sellan
St. Louis Community College
Unix Systems Administrator
314-539-5080
Dave Murphy on mon 13 nov 00
Hi Mark:
I am not so bold as to suggest that I would know what the best wheel in the
industry would be but I will happily tell of my experience.
I am the happy owner of 2 shimpos 1972 and 1986 models - great workhorse
type wheels - had the bearing in the newer one changed after 8 years of
production and general abuse. I didn't clean up every day like I do now.
The splashpans are a pain and not very large so you have to have a throwing
area for your clay and slip/water/tools etc.
I also have 2 Brents. An Amacco and a CXC 1996 model, I personally do not
use these models with the exception of classes. I find them to be noisy and
the splash pans are a REAL pain. The splash pans in particular do not come
apart easily and I always end up spilling the contents. There is however a
lovely space for clay/tools and slip/water. Expensive!
Lastly, I purchased four years ago, 2 Pacificas. I have tended to use these
two wheels for my own work. I really did not think about my preference
until a friend who was buying a wheel wanted my advice. The Pacifica is
relatively inexpensive and has a splash pan that is easily removed for
cleaning and a large area for clay/tools and water. But the most important
thing for me was that it was sooooo quiet. I like kick wheels to trim on so
I was very impressed with the silence. The price was #2 on my list and is
impressively less that the others in the same class of quality.
Hope this helps.
Barbara Murphy
Waterloo County Pottery
Waterloo Ontario
Canada
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sellan, Mark"
To:
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2000 9:22 AM
Subject: Wheel Recommendation
> Hello,
>
> I'm looking to buy an electric potters wheel for myself. I am a novice
and
> want to have something good to continue learning on without spending a
> fortune. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks much,
>
> -mark
>
> Mark Sellan
> St. Louis Community College
> Unix Systems Administrator
> 314-539-5080
>
>
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Tjo62@AOL.COM on tue 14 nov 00
I looked around quite a bit before buying my Bailey wheel and I really like
it. It has a lot of power and is pretty quiet. Good luck! tj
mlebron@ATTGLOBAL.NET on tue 14 nov 00
Would anyone using a Soldner wheel like to
comment about these? I'm thinking about
buying one.
Thanks in advance
Maya
Sellan, Mark wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I'm looking to buy an electric potters wheel for myself. I am a novice and
> want to have something good to continue learning on without spending a
> fortune. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks much,
>
> -mark
>
> Mark Sellan
> St. Louis Community College
> Unix Systems Administrator
> 314-539-5080
>
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will edwards on tue 14 nov 00
Another two cents from the SiO2 red dirt roads in the South lands.
I have used most of the wheels out there at one time or another but I do =
find
Pacifica G400 -800 to be a work horse.
These are really quiet wheels and easy to work on. Also the attached seat=
is
another good reason if you order it as well. The source I use is Bennett=
s
Pottery in Florida. They are most helpful and the price is always right.
Davens in Hotlanta is also another good source. Ask to speak with Angel.
Since I am adding my information at no charge right now I also will menti=
on
that US pigment has been a super supplier for us. (Ask for Syed) I have b=
een
able to get hard to find oxides and materials from them at great pricing.=
They
still ahve Illmenite and light rutile...
I have no financial affiliation with any of the above but have always had=
good
luck with them. (Never once have I had a problem with these people)
So there you have it Clay, wheels and chemicals all in a group.
Good Luck!
William Edwards
PO box 267
Lafayette, Al. 36862
Work 334 705-5558
____________________________________________________________________
Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=3D=
1
cyberscape on wed 15 nov 00
Hi,
I get clayart as a digest a couple of days late, so I am behind on this
one, but here's my 2 cents. We bought a bunch of Pacifica 400's for
the Armory's clay studio about a year ago. At first no one wanted to
use them, preferring the Brents that they were used to. A year later no
one gets on a Brent when there is a Pacifica available. The foot pedal
is great, the splash pan is really easy to clean, the optional leg set
make adjusting the height of the wheel a snap and they are nearly
silent. They get used every day and are holding up really well.
Besides all that, the price is right. Bennett Pottery in Florida sell
them at a great price. There are other good wheels out there but the
Pacifica is my current favorite.
Harvey Sadow
Fabienne Micheline Cassman on thu 16 nov 00
Hi Mark,
If you are interested in a Brent wheel, the best priced Brent (including
shipping) I found was through http://www.kickwheel.com/ when I shopped for
mine. Check them out.
Faye
--
Milky Way Ceramics http://www.milkywayceramics.com/
Yes, I have learned from my mistakes...
I can reproduce them exactly.
Earl Brunner on mon 22 sep 03
At NCECA they were showing two different styles of legs that you could
also get with it. My friend threw 25 lbs on the wheel at their booth.
-----Original Message-----
From: Clayart [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On Behalf Of david
mcbeth
Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 7:05 AM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Re: wheel recommendation
Gay - I have not thrown on the brent but this past Saturday at a
traditional skills festival I threw a bowl on the Creative Industries
-
Artisa - 1/3 HP with 11 Inch Wheelhead. It is a very portable, tuck
under
the arm and go, wheel. However, you do need to provide a table of some
sort to set it on. It is supposed to take up to 25 lbs of clay. I
probably used three pounds and felt no drag at all. The potter using
it
at the festival had to steady the crate he had it on while I threw, so a
solid table would be very important. good luck in your quest.
Gay Judson on mon 22 sep 03
I am about to buy my first potter's wheel. I am a rank beginner, into
my retirement years. I am looking at the Brent Portable wheel. Being
able to move it between town and country would be an advantage. But is
that wheel a good choice performance wise? Model IE has a 1/3 hp motor,
handles #20 clay, 0-240 rpm and has 12" wheel head. I'd appreciate
hearing about any experience you've had with it-or even any opinions you
have about it.
Thanks, Gay
Steve Slatin on mon 22 sep 03
Gay --
This is a tough decision, and having just gotten through a similar one,
I'd like to pass on the following thoughts I had.
1. Transporting the wheel is a really questionable issue. It's a huge
hassle. Add a wheel -- even a light weight one -- a few 50# boxes of
clay, a dozen or so tools, a slip bucket, etc. (all of which you will
need to throw) and you quickly find you really need to move a truckload
of stuff to throw in two locations.
2. I tried the Brent ie and liked some things about it, other things I
didn't like. But don't even consider it if you haven't tried it "hands
on." Wheels have differing heights, shapes (governs how you sit at the
wheel), noise and vibration levels, etc. Also, they are made of
different materials -- the Thomas Stuart is all metal, the Brent ie has
a wood-composite deck, etc. That makes the feel of each wheel
different.
3. The feel of the pedal is extremely important. Pedals differ
greatly.
Again, you've got to try some to know what they feel like. Many modern
pedals are electronic speed regulators; some are just glorified
rheostats.
The former will keep consistent velocity even under load, the latter
will not. Even pedals of one class or the other differ greatly.
4. If what's driving your decision is price, look at the Clay Boss --
it's very close in price to the ie.
5. Everyone becomes attached to their wheel. It's like a car; if you
spend enough time with it you anthropomorphize it. You adjust to it,
and it seems to fit you perfectly. Consequently, you can't take
recommendations too seriously unless the person uses/has access to
wheels of several different manufacturers, all in good condition, and
can say "I choose the blxflx for all my pottery needs because it
yadda-yadda compared to my qazwqazw."
6. The manufacturers change the specifications of their wheels from
time to time. Older Pacificas had somewhat quirky pedals, I've read,
but it's been redesigned. The model numbers remain the same, though, so
my GT-400 may be very different than someone else's GT-400. CI changed
the hp of their wheels; the Clay Boss now has 1/2 hp, which the Big Boss
used to have. (The Big Boss has also been upgraded.) The circuitry on
the Brent C of today doesn't even look that much like the circuitry of
the Brent C I learned to throw on.
7. There are a few unique designs. Thomas Stuart has one; the
Lockerbie Willie is another. Neat characteristics, but each is somewhat
expensive.
8. Horsepower ratings are, if not bogus, at least subject to
interpretation. Some are rated at constant load (what the motor can
carry for hours without overheating), others at peak load (what it can
carry for short bursts). Take a look at the 1/3 hp motor under a Brent
ie and the one under a Thomas Stuart Classic. There's got to be a
reason for the difference in motor size (admittedly, design is a big
piece of it) given the same rating.
9. Remember a wheel is a tool, like a chainsaw or a tennis racket.
Knowing how to handle it is at least 95% of success. The tool itself
can't be more than 5%. If you get something you're comfortable with,
you'll almost certainly be OK even if some people tell you "The wheel
you bought is junk, I would only use one as a blunt object to whack
someone with." Somewhere there's a potter today making works of art of
unexcelled beauty on that same wheel.
10. I got some excellent advice from CI's Jim Hicks. It's rare to find
someone so helpful to a window shopper; but I'd recommend contacting him
if you're considering various options. He has a portable model as well.
(And no, I get nothing from CI if someone buys their product, neither
did I choose a CI myself.)
Whatever you do decide, it'd be great if you let us know how it turns
out.
Regards -- Steve S
-----Original Message-----
From: Clayart [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On Behalf Of Gay Judson
Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 6:21 AM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: wheel recommendation
I am about to buy my first potter's wheel. I am a rank beginner, into
my retirement years. I am looking at the Brent Portable wheel. Being
able to move it between town and country would be an advantage. But is
that wheel a good choice performance wise? Model IE has a 1/3 hp motor,
handles #20 clay, 0-240 rpm and has 12" wheel head. I'd appreciate
hearing about any experience you've had with it-or even any opinions you
have about it.
Thanks, Gay
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david mcbeth on mon 22 sep 03
Gay - I have not thrown on the brent but this past Saturday at a
traditional skills festival I threw a bowl on the Creative Industries -
Artisa - 1/3 HP with 11 Inch Wheelhead. It is a very portable, tuck under
the arm and go, wheel. However, you do need to provide a table of some
sort to set it on. It is supposed to take up to 25 lbs of clay. I
probably used three pounds and felt no drag at all. The potter using it
at the festival had to steady the crate he had it on while I threw, so a
solid table would be very important. good luck in your quest.
dave
David McBeth, MFA
Professor of Art
Assistant Director of Honors Programs
330 B Gooch Hall
The University of Tennessee at Martin
Martin, Tennessee 38238
731-587-7416
Hollis Engley on mon 22 sep 03
From: Gay Judson
To:
Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 9:21 AM
Subject: wheel recommendation
> I am about to buy my first potter's wheel. I am a rank beginner, into
> my retirement years. I am looking at the Brent Portable wheel. Being
> able to move it between town and country would be an advantage.
Gay: No doubt you'll get lots of good recommendations in here. I love my
Soldner wheel, which is sturdy, comfortable, dependable and looks great when
it's cleaned up. Which it's not very often. I had worked in a community
studio on Brent wheels and they seemed perfectly fine, but then I used a
Soldner for a couple of weeks at a workshop out West and I loved it for its
smoothness and design and the big marine plywood table for water, tools and
scrap. When we moved to Cape Cod and I was setting up my studio at the age
of 52, I figured whatever wheel I bought would probably be my last one. So I
spent about $1,200 (that model is about $1,400 now at Bailey's) and bought
one of the Soldner P series wheels (the P-100). I love it. It's worked great
for four years with zero problems. It might be bigger than you want, but the
Soldner S series is smaller, just as dependable and $400 or $500 cheaper. My
feeling is that if you spend a couple of hundred dollars more for something
that's really dependable, you easily spread that extra money out at a few
cents a day over the next 20 or 30 years of happy pot-making.
As for moving your wheel ... I wouldn't compromise on a "portable" wheel
unless you're going to be moving it every weekend, or taking it often to
shows or schools. The smaller Soldner wheels - and the regulation Brents and
other brands, for that matter - are relatively easily moved if you're only
doing it very occasionally.
Good luck.
Hollis
Falmouth, Mass.
hengley@cape.com
Tom Sawyer on tue 23 sep 03
Gay,
For a short time longer [one week], I have 2 Brent wheels and a Shimpo -
just sold all three. I am getting an Axner wheel and let me add a disclaimer
and notify you that I am a part owner before I continue. First the price is
good and even the small motor gives the wheel enough torque that allows one
to throw quite large lumps of clay. Second, the wheel has several design
features that I wanted; it has attachable side arms that swivel and allow
one to have a water bucket and tool stand leaving the wheel shelf free for
stacking on a ware board and making the tools and water more accessible.
Third, a general attachment will allow the wheel to function for jiggering
pieces. For what it is worth both the Brent and Shimpo are wonderful wheels
and you wouldn't go wrong with either.
Tom Sawyer
tsawyer@cfl.rr.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Clayart [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG]On Behalf Of Gay Judson
Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 8:21 AM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: wheel recommendation
I am about to buy my first potter's wheel. I am a rank beginner, into
my retirement years. I am looking at the Brent Portable wheel. Being
able to move it between town and country would be an advantage. But is
that wheel a good choice performance wise? Model IE has a 1/3 hp motor,
handles #20 clay, 0-240 rpm and has 12" wheel head. I'd appreciate
hearing about any experience you've had with it-or even any opinions you
have about it.
Thanks, Gay
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william schran on thu 25 sep 03
Gay wrote: > I am looking at the Brent Portable wheel. Being
able to move it between town and country would be an advantage. But is
that wheel a good choice performance wise?<
I'd say the small portable might be fine for a beginner, but you'll
soon grow out of that phase and ask: "Why didn't I get the more
powerful wheel?"
Everyone will have their favorite and many will poo poo another brand
due to a bad experience.
I've worked on Brents (the original ones - still have one in our
school studio from 1976), Amacos (model #15, similar to older
Shimpos), Shimpos (old orange thing, RK- who can remember), Creative
Industry (friends wheel - not much time on that) and Pacifica (one
that I built from a kit). I've also worked on kick wheels - Randall,
Estrin, Brent (both metal & kit).
Each wheel has its pluses and minuses. In a small one-person studio
you can get away with a little less wheel. In a classroom/studio
you'll need wheels that can take a bit of abuse.
When I have the opportunity to get new wheels for the school studio I
don't know what I'll order. I'll probably look to see what deals are
available and query this list at that time.
Bill
Susan Setley on thu 25 sep 03
In a message dated 9/25/03 9:22:11 AM, wschran@EROLS.COM writes:
<< Gay wrote: > I am looking at the Brent Portable wheel. Being
able to move it between town and country would be an advantage. But is
that wheel a good choice performance wise?<
I'd say the small portable might be fine for a beginner, but you'll
soon grow out of that phase and ask: "Why didn't I get the more
powerful wheel?" >>
I may get a wheel at home, and I will get a small, portable one, also. I live
in an apartment and will have to throw in my tiny kitchen. In my case, I can
continue to get in lots of practice hours throwing small to medium pieces
without doing myself any damaga at all -- and my kitchen is small.
If/when I outgrow it - I'll sell it. If I spent $1200 on a wheel only to find
it was completely inadequate two years later I'd be annoyed, but the small
wheels are not very expensive.
Whatever I get will have to fit under a VERY small work table. I'll still be
taking classes, so if I run into problems at home I can still get advice. It
will probably be a wheel that all the well-developed potters here would hate
but I think it will serve me well for a couple of years, and I can still throw
at the studio.
Deborah Hynes on sat 27 sep 03
I, too, just bought my first wheel. I bought Axner's 1/2 hp wheel =
and I
love it. However, it is not portable and is quite heavy and I need
someone's help to relocate mine within my studio. The price was great =
and
for $20 extra I got the 2 piece splash pan which is larger than most =
pans.
The table area is roomy also. The foot pedal is very responsive and the
wheel stops on a dime. However, after using it for awhile and stopping =
in
to a teaching studio and observing all their student wheels, I thought =
my
wheel had a slight wobble in it. Nothing major but I wanted the best
performance I could get. I phoned Axner tech support and was given good
advice but I didn't actually feel the problem was solved. On the last =
day
of my 30 day money back guarantee period, I loaded the wheel onto my =
truck
and drove to Axner where they tested it and made some adjustments and =
now my
wheel turns as smoothly as silk. Fortunately, I live within 100 miles =
of
Axner so returning it wasn't a major problem for me. They were =
initially
willing to send me a new wheelhead but as it turns out, the wheelhead =
wasn't
the problem. It was the shaft which was replaced along with the =
bearings.
Someone on the list compared wheel ownership to car ownership and I
quite agree with this. Having very limited experience with wheels, I =
wasn't
sure if the slight movement I experienced was normal, so as I would do =
with
a new car, I returned the product to the dealer. After the adjustment, =
I
have the utmost confidence in my wheel and, perhaps coincidentally, my =
first
throwing session afterwards produced my best pots yet. I look forward =
to
many years of throwing with my wonderful wheel.
Good luck with your purchase. I'd be interested in hearing what =
your
final decision is.
Deborah
=20
Deborah Hynes
=20
Snail Scott on sat 8 jul 06
At 10:15 AM 7/8/2006 -0400, Fred P wrote:
>I am relatively new to clay. All of what I have done to date has been
>handbuilt. My wife and I would like to purchase a wheel, but we don't
>want to spend a small fortune on it because at this stage we don't really
>know if it will "take."
Do you live in a city? Almost anywhere will
have a ceramist nearby willing to give lessons
in throwing, or maybe even a rec center with
classes.Try it for a little while, and see if
you like it. You won't get good at it in a few
class sessions, but you may be able to tell if
it's a direction that would suit you.
Try throwing for a while on someone else's wheel.
First, it'll let you decide if you even like
doing it. Second, it's really, really hard to
teach yourself to throw - you'll want some
hands-on lessons if you possibly can, so why not
get a few first, before you invest in a pricey
piece of equipment?
I've been doing clay for quite a while, but
although I've learned to throw decently, I still
prefer to handbuild, and feel no loss at all in
having a studio without a wheel. Handbuilding
includes a huge range of techniques to
accomplish all sorts of things, from coil-
building, to working with slabs and press molds,
extrusion and more. Handbuilding is NOT 'just
for beginners who can't throw yet' (as it's all
too often presented by people who mainly throw).
Throwing is great for some purposes, especially
production pottery and making round or
cylindrical things very fast, but it's not the
only way to work in clay - far from it.
Figure out what you want to make, then figure
outif the wheel is the best way to make it.
THEN buy a wheel, IF it's what you need.
-Snail
Fred Parker on sat 8 jul 06
At the risk of drawing fire for posting what is surely a tired, old
question, I implore some of you seasoned afficianodos to indulge me this
one pecadillo:
I am relatively new to clay. All of what I have done to date has been
handbuilt. My wife and I would like to purchase a wheel, but we don't
want to spend a small fortune on it because at this stage we don't really
know if it will "take."
Can anyone recommend, from what is currently available, a good "starter"
wheel? We've looked at the Axners ($500-$600 range) but know nothing
about them. We are probably not ready for a VL-Whisper, or anything in
its league. I would like to be able to throw relatively large objects (
like salad bowls, vases, etc. Also will probably do some sculpture) If
you wish, we would be happy with off-list replies to avoid choking the
archives with even more on the subject.
Many thanks,
Fred Parker
Marcia Selsor on sat 8 jul 06
I just bought a little Artista wheel. They are in the $350 range and
fit in a suitcase.
I got it for demos. It is easy to carry.
Anyway, it is really strong. Will center up to 25 lbs. and stays put
on the table.
If I set up a little teaching classroom in Texas, I would start with
these.
Marcia Selsor
http://marciaselsor.com
On Jul 8, 2006, at 8:15 AM, Fred Parker wrote:
> At the risk of drawing fire for posting what is surely a tired, old
> question, I implore some of you seasoned afficianodos to indulge me
> this
> one pecadillo:
>
> I am relatively new to clay. All of what I have done to date has been
> handbuilt. My wife and I would like to purchase a wheel, but we don't
> want to spend a small fortune on it because at this stage we don't
> really
> know if it will "take."
>
> Can anyone recommend, from what is currently available, a good
> "starter"
> wheel? We've looked at the Axners ($500-$600 range) but know nothing
> about them. We are probably not ready for a VL-Whisper, or
> anything in
> its league. I would like to be able to throw relatively large
> objects (
> like salad bowls, vases, etc. Also will probably do some
> sculpture) If
> you wish, we would be happy with off-list replies to avoid choking the
> archives with even more on the subject.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Fred Parker
William & Susan Schran User on sat 8 jul 06
On 7/8/06 10:15 AM, "Fred Parker" wrote:
> Can anyone recommend, from what is currently available, a good "starter"
> wheel? We've looked at the Axners ($500-$600 range) but know nothing
> about them. We are probably not ready for a VL-Whisper, or anything in
> its league. I would like to be able to throw relatively large objects (
> like salad bowls, vases, etc.
We got ten of Axner's model 600 wheels at school a couple years ago.
After a long standing issue with the splash pans, which was, much to the
credit of Axner's, resolved, they are holding up well.
Several students who have used other wheels have some issues with the larger
diameter of the splash pan.
I do my demos on them and they respond well to speed changes and are strong
enough for anything they can throw on them. I've centered a bag of clay
(25lbs.) on them with no problems.
-- William "Bill" Schran
Fredericksburg, Virginia
wschran@cox.net
wschran@nvcc.edu
Anne-Marie Gosser on sun 9 jul 06
Fred,
Welcome! I am also relatively new and after researching purchased the
Artista wheel from Creative Industries. It is under $400 and works like a
charm. I have been very happy with mine. It is rated to center up to 25
lb. but I know of potters who center larger amounts with theirs.
And this question can never get old as long as new potters arrive and new
wheels are designed.
Happy Potting!
Anne-Marie Gosser
On Sat, 8 Jul 2006 10:15:50 -0400, Fred Parker wrote:
>At the risk of drawing fire for posting what is surely a tired, old
>question, I implore some of you seasoned afficianodos to indulge me this
>one pecadillo:
>
>I am relatively new to clay. All of what I have done to date has been
>handbuilt. My wife and I would like to purchase a wheel, but we don't
>want to spend a small fortune on it because at this stage we don't really
>know if it will "take."
>
>Can anyone recommend, from what is currently available, a good "starter"
>wheel? We've looked at the Axners ($500-$600 range) but know nothing
>about them. We are probably not ready for a VL-Whisper, or anything in
>its league. I would like to be able to throw relatively large objects (
>like salad bowls, vases, etc. Also will probably do some sculpture) If
>you wish, we would be happy with off-list replies to avoid choking the
>archives with even more on the subject.
>
>Many thanks,
>
>Fred Parker
>
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