millenial_age on tue 2 jul 02
I am interested in getting a York Kickwheel and trying my hand at
some small to medium hump throwing on it. Has anyone had experience
with this particular wheel?
I like it for it's size and portability but I do want to collect some
people's opinions on it before I put down my money.
Tony Ferguson on tue 2 jul 02
It's a cool little wheel. Be prepared to kick a lot! You will get a heck
of a work out. They work fine for small pots and should work well for large
coiled vessels. The beauty of this wheel is you can take it to the beach
with some clay, tools, and containers (to house wet pots) and throw.
It is also a fun demo wheel.
Thank you.
Tony Ferguson
Stoneware, Porcelain, Raku
www.aquariusartgallery.com
218-727-6339
315 N. Lake Ave
Apt 312
Duluth, MN 55806
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Subject: The York Kickwheel - Anyone use it?
> I am interested in getting a York Kickwheel and trying my hand at
> some small to medium hump throwing on it. Has anyone had experience
> with this particular wheel?
>
> I like it for it's size and portability but I do want to collect some
> people's opinions on it before I put down my money.
>
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Tjo62@AOL.COM on wed 3 jul 02
I have had a York kickwheel for several years and I love it. However, I use
it for demonstration purposes only. I like it because I can sling it over
my shoulder and carry it up stairs (or anywhere else) with ease, and then do
a demo--without the need of electricity. At home, I have a little 6 yro who
finds it just the right size for fun and I hear it also makes a great
banding wheel. However, it is not a wheel I would ever make a lot of work
on. It would work me to death. When I am doing a demo, I sit and take my
time making cups, tumblers, or small bowls. It is too much work to try and
make larger pieces or to make lots of pieces. It is also hard to kick
because it is really short, so you sorta have to squat and kick. Again, it
is great for demos at schools, craft sales, or anywhere else, but not at all
recommended to produce a body of work with. If you intend to really try your
hand at pots, check out one of the electric wheels at Bailey or Axner for
around $500 and something or a full-sized kickwheel package is pretty cheap.
If you end up wishing to make pots even half way seriously, you will regret
getting the York. Good luck! Tonya in Louisville, KY
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