Gail Coverman on mon 13 may 02
I'd like to try throwing on a wheel that is at a level between sitting low
down and standing. Back problems limit my ability to sit scrunched over a
wheel, and standing, while possible, creates height limitations for taller
pieces I would like to throw.
I would like to know if anyone is aware of where I might find such a wheel
on which I could test myself in the Florida area. (I'm in Orlando.) .
In addition, I am interested in purchasing a wheel and I understand
Soldner, Brent and Pacifica are good choices. Any information regarding
used wheels that may be for sale in Florida. (Axner has a new one coming
out that sounds very exciting)
I look forward to any information that may come my way.
Gail
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Dave Finkelnburg on tue 14 may 02
Gail,
You can test most any electric wheel.
I have compromised on mid-height for my wheel because of the tall pot
issue. I just set my wheel (Pacifica) on a concrete block plus one brick
under each leg. I have a 4-leg stool with the back two legs propped up a
bit so the seat slopes forward. Works for me. The height you pick depends
on the length of your legs and the angle you want between your torso and
thigh.
Pacifica makes leg-extension kits, also.
Hope you find the wheel you want!
Dave Finkelnburg
Gail Coverman on wed 15 may 02
Dear Dave,
Thanks very much for the shared information. I'll be putting it to good
use. ---Gail
Dave Finkelnburg wrote: Gail,
You can test most any electric wheel.
I have compromised on mid-height for my wheel because of the tall pot
issue. I just set my wheel (Pacifica) on a concrete block plus one brick
under each leg. I have a 4-leg stool with the back two legs propped up a
bit so the seat slopes forward. Works for me. The height you pick depends
on the length of your legs and the angle you want between your torso and
thigh.
Pacifica makes leg-extension kits, also.
Hope you find the wheel you want!
Dave Finkelnburg
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David Hendley on thu 16 may 02
Gail, all you need to do is buy the wheel you like and, in the comfort
of your dusty pottery studio, adjust the wheel up and down until
you find the height you like.
You can do this by gathering a collection of cinder blocks and bricks
and just seeing what works, or you can buy or make real extension legs
that are adjustable.
See 'Suggestions from Readers' in the March 2002 Ceramics Monthly
for instructions on how to make your own.
David Hendley
Maydelle, Texas
hendley@tyler.net
http://www.farmpots.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gail Coverman"
To:
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2002 10:15 PM
Subject: researching & searching for used wheel
> I'd like to try throwing on a wheel that is at a level between sitting low
down and standing. Back problems limit my ability to sit scrunched over a
wheel, and standing, while possible, creates height limitations for taller
pieces I would like to throw.
>
> I would like to know if anyone is aware of where I might find such a wheel
on which I could test myself in the Florida area. (I'm in Orlando.) .
>
> In addition, I am interested in purchasing a wheel and I understand
Soldner, Brent and Pacifica are good choices. Any information regarding
used wheels that may be for sale in Florida. (Axner has a new one coming
out that sounds very exciting)
>
> I look forward to any information that may come my way.
>
> Gail
>
>
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