Janice Alexander on thu 11 apr 02
I have not seen this asked on the list. I am thinking of buying a treadle
wheel. What are the pros and cons?
Thanks. Janice in NC
Tony Ferguson on thu 11 apr 02
Hi,
I use two EDMFG treadle wheels in my studio where I teach classes. My
students love them. They fight over them and will not use the electrics
anymore. They have, infact, even bought wheels for their own studios as
well. I like the pots I throw on the treadle wheel--different connection,
more fluid. Check out my friends web site where he builds & sells a more
affordable treadly wheel all over the country.
http://www.edmfg.com/treadle_wheels/
dedmunds@edmfg.com
Make sure to tell him Tony referred you.
Thank you!
Tony Ferguson
fergy@cpinternet.com
Stoneware, Porcelain, Raku
www.aquariusartgallery.com
Web Site, Marketing & Photographic Services for Artists
Workshops available
218-727-6339
315 N. Lake Ave
Apt 312
Duluth, MN 55806
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Subject: Treadle Wheels
> I have not seen this asked on the list. I am thinking of buying a treadle
> wheel. What are the pros and cons?
>
> Thanks. Janice in NC
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Lori Leary on thu 11 apr 02
> I have not seen this asked on the list. I am thinking of buying a treadle
> wheel. What are the pros and cons?
>
> Thanks. Janice in NC
Janice,
When I lived in Charleston, SC, I used a treadle wheel at Middleton Place
for demonstration and historical interpretation. See:
http://www.middletonplace.org/
I don't think I can give a truly objective opinion , because I have such
fond memories of the whole experience. It was an old wheel, not always in
the best repair, but I loved the rhythmic *thunk* it made, and I believed
the slight wobble of the wheelhead added a certain charm to my pots.
I was able to work quickly and efficiently if needed, but my favorite times
were when I had no deadlines at all. I could work at a leisurely pace,
listening to the birds as they went about their bird business, watching the
stableyard dramas of the cows, goats, horses, and ducks, and taking in the
sights and sounds of my fellow craftspeople at work........all while I made
pots for the sole pleasure of......well, making pots.
Would I buy one? You bet. But I don't think it would be quite the
same.....
Lori L.
lleary@epix.net
Mountaintop, PA
GlassyClass on fri 12 apr 02
Hello Janice,
Here is another supplier that makes treadles.
http://www.wavesofgrain.com/leachwheel.html
There is another potter on the list, that has their wheel, if I can find
their
website, I will send it to you. Found it.
http://www.negentropic.com/clay/process/treadlewheel.shtml
Hope this helps,
Bud
----- Original Message -----
From: "Janice Alexander"
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 6:23 AM
Subject: Treadle Wheels
> I have not seen this asked on the list. I am thinking of buying a treadle
> wheel. What are the pros and cons?
>
> Thanks. Janice in NC
>
Steve Mills on fri 12 apr 02
I did the first 12 years of my production life on one (Leach type).
Pros: very quiet, becomes part of you, if properly adjusted rotation can
be maintained by kicking from the knee only not the whole leg, teaches
you to throw and take pots off the wheel without stopping (it's such a
bind stopping and then having to kick it up to speed again), doesn't
cost money to run, very simple and cheap to maintain. I love mine tho' I
don't use it much now (Arthritis), I could hear the myriad of tiny
sounds around me while I worked.
Cons: I didn't *train down* after I converted to Electric; I've had
problems with that knee ever since, and you can't throw one-piece big
pots (over 15lbs, well I couldn't).
I've still got mine. I'll never sell it.
Steve
Bath
UK
In message , Janice Alexander writes
>I have not seen this asked on the list. I am thinking of buying a treadle
>wheel. What are the pros and cons?
>
>Thanks. Janice in NC
--
Steve Mills
Bath
UK
Lily Krakowski on sun 5 oct 03
Vince: The treadle wheels I have seen have operated on a Pitman shaft. I
may have a drawing someplace. But anyone who knows how pitman's work, should
be able to help those people out.
Lili Krakowski
Constableville, N.Y.
Be of good courage....
MVan Peursem/Don Pipes on thu 27 jan 05
....My advice, do not buy this type of wheel.
I would certainly listen to this fine lady's advice. After using a treadle wheel for close to 10 years, I developed hip problems which could only be solved with a complete replacement at a relatively young age. Had a terrible time finding a physician to do the surgery because they don't want to have to do a second replacement and these things(stainless steel/ceramic prothesis) do have about a 20 year expectancy.
Besides, a treadle wheel makes one leg get bigger than the other and it looks funny and your boots won't fit!!
Mary Helen Pipes
Longhorn Pottery
Bandera, Tx (TEXAS, that is)
John Rodgers on thu 27 jan 05
Mary, your story is very interesting to me, as I have a strong
background in biology, particularly human biology.
I would venture to agree, don't get an old "body powered" machine.
Historically such things tend to wear the body out over time, and with
modern machines, there is no need to subject our bodies to the stresses
the body-powered stuff puts on us. While the romance and tradition of
the kickwheel and the treadle wheel is great, they take their toll.
Someone might use one for a while until they are in a better position to
buy an electric wheel, but I would hope they would not stay with it.
BTW, have you seen the recent programs on TV about having whipped the
problem of the "Biological Seal" for mechanical/medical devices that
protrude through the skin. It had been a long fight. This is going to
help lots of folks. I know of course you don't have that particular isse
to deal with, but there are those who have lost limbs and the socket
method for prosthese's is problematic.
Hope your hip is doing well.
Regards,
John Rodgers
Chelsea, AL
MVan Peursem/Don Pipes wrote:
> ....My advice, do not buy this type of wheel.
>
> I would certainly listen to this fine lady's advice. After using a
> treadle wheel for close to 10 years, I developed hip problems which
> could only be solved with a complete replacement at a relatively young
> age. Had a terrible time finding a physician to do the surgery
> because they don't want to have to do a second replacement and these
> things(stainless steel/ceramic prothesis) do have about a 20 year
> expectancy.
>
> Besides, a treadle wheel makes one leg get bigger than the other and
> it looks funny and your boots won't fit!!
>
> Mary Helen Pipes
> Longhorn Pottery
> Bandera, Tx (TEXAS, that is)
>
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