Russel Fouts on thu 18 apr 02
Here are some leads. I think some one with your sensibilities will like
the first two best.
Doug Gates, Leach Style Treadle Wheels
http://billtom.home.mindspring.com/dgates/wheel.html
Waves of Grain Wood Working
http://www.wavesofgrain.com/leachwheel.html
Edmunds Design (Nice but not as nice as the first two. Cheaper though)
http://www.edmfg.com/
Some plans from Duke University
http://www.duke.edu/~msm5/pictures/treadle_plans.html
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Russel Fouts
Mes Potes & Mes Pots
Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 2 223 02 75
Mobile: +32 476 55 38 75
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if ever anyone discovers exactly what
the universe is for and why it's here,
it will instantly disappear and be
replaced by something even more bizzarly
inexplicable."
"There is another theory which states
that this has already happened!"
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Philip Poburka on fri 19 apr 02
Dear Russel!
That was nice of you...thanks!
I see the general design here from these examples...the general
form..subject to variation or interpretations...
Question: Where might I find a set of plans or some decent images OF one
from the time of Mr. Leach?
Is there a 'web-site' maybe as has images of him 'at the Wheel' ?
Or as at what ever Wheel may have been his 'favourite' to throw on?
I should like to see what he did, or had done for him, then...what the basis
of these variations is...
Am I alone to dislike 'splash-guards'?
Am I alone to find them in the way of where or 'how' my Arms may sometimes
be?
Were the splashguards 'permenant' on his Wheel?
Further leads would be much appreciated!
I will try looking too...
Seems like it would be fun to make these...
Phil
BISON
Las Vegas...
----- Original Message -----
From: "Russel Fouts"
To: ; "Clayart List"
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 1:03 PM
Subject: re: What distinguishes a "Leach' type Wheel?
>
> Here are some leads. I think some one with your sensibilities will like
> the first two best.
>
> Doug Gates, Leach Style Treadle Wheels
> http://billtom.home.mindspring.com/dgates/wheel.html
>
> Waves of Grain Wood Working
> http://www.wavesofgrain.com/leachwheel.html
>
> Edmunds Design (Nice but not as nice as the first two. Cheaper though)
> http://www.edmfg.com/
>
> Some plans from Duke University
> http://www.duke.edu/~msm5/pictures/treadle_plans.html
>
> --
>
> Russel Fouts
> Mes Potes & Mes Pots
> Brussels, Belgium
> Tel: +32 2 223 02 75
> Mobile: +32 476 55 38 75
> Email: Russel.Fouts@Skynet.be
> Http://www.mypots.com
> http://www.Japan-Net.ne.jp/~iwcat
>
> "There is a theory which states that
> if ever anyone discovers exactly what
> the universe is for and why it's here,
> it will instantly disappear and be
> replaced by something even more bizzarly
> inexplicable."
>
> "There is another theory which states
> that this has already happened!"
>
> Douglas Adams' The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy
John Christie on sun 21 apr 02
I have one of the "original" Leach wheels (copper rather than steel (?)
tray) which I used for a few years and can e-mail detailed photos if anyone
wants to make one.
BUT................
Before you build or buy one, I would recommend you to use one (somebody
else's) for several hours. I found that, after throwing on one for a year
or two, I developed serious back problems. It could have been a coincidence
but now, if I go back to it for only an hour or two, I experience unpleasant
stiffness. I don't get this with any other (kick or electric) wheel. I
think that the problem is that you have to kick with your left leg (quite
fast - one kick equals one revolution) and lean to the right to see what you
are doing. There is no opportunity to move your left leg temporarily to
another more comfortable position (the kick bar only has vertical
adjustment). It would be better if you could rest your left leg from time
to time and kick the flywheel directly with your right foot (as a momentum
wheel) but this is not possible as there is no left footrest and anyway,
with your foot off the kick bar, the treadle is free to bang your shins.
John Christie.
Philip Poburka on sun 21 apr 02
I would like some detailed images!
Thanks,
Phil
Las Vegas...
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Christie"
To:
Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 11:19 AM
Subject: Re: What distinguishes a "Leach' type Wheel?
> I have one of the "original" Leach wheels (copper rather than steel (?)
> tray) which I used for a few years and can e-mail detailed photos if
anyone
> wants to make one.
>
Steve Mills on mon 22 apr 02
I did 12 years production throwing on my Leach wheel (cheaper version
with a zinc tray). I learned 3 things very quickly: You learn to throw
SLOW , like max. revs 60 per minute (seriously). You adjust the kick bar
(at both ends: the pivot end of the kick bar adjusts vertically via a
sliding bracket with 2 bolts) so that you are pivoting at the knee - the
upper part of your leg remains virtually still. You stick a piece of
mirror on the pot board so that you can see the profile of your work,
long enough for you to recognise the shape from where your head is
normally.
The only modification I made was a wood block bolted to the back of the
seat to stop my butt from falling off the edge.
I had problems with my knee after going electric because I didn't *train
down* like retiring athletes do. Arthritis made it worse. I still Love
my wheel and use it when I'm doing well; it's like meditating.
Maybe the reason I get on with it is I have a long back and short hairy
legs! I got back problems unloading Clay Lorries, never from throwing.
Steve
Bath
UK
In message , John Christie writes
>I have one of the "original" Leach wheels (copper rather than steel (?)
>tray) which I used for a few years and can e-mail detailed photos if anyo=
>ne
>wants to make one.
>
>BUT................
>
>Before you build or buy one, I would recommend you to use one (somebody
>else's) for several hours. I found that, after throwing on one for a yea=
>r
>or two, I developed serious back problems. It could have been a coincide=
>nce
>but now, if I go back to it for only an hour or two, I experience unpleas=
>ant
>stiffness. I don't get this with any other (kick or electric) wheel. I
>think that the problem is that you have to kick with your left leg (quite
>fast - one kick equals one revolution) and lean to the right to see what =
>you
>are doing. There is no opportunity to move your left leg temporarily to
>another more comfortable position (the kick bar only has vertical
>adjustment). It would be better if you could rest your left leg from tim=
>e
>to time and kick the flywheel directly with your right foot (as a momentu=
>m
>wheel) but this is not possible as there is no left footrest and anyway,
>with your foot off the kick bar, the treadle is free to bang your shins.
>
>John Christie.
--
Steve Mills
Bath
UK
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