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is this "boston wheel" any good?

updated fri 6 sep 02

 

Ron Wright on wed 4 sep 02


If you want a small portable wheel Great Lakes clay in Illinois has a
nice on. If you want a really good wheel buy a Thomas Stuart.

Ron Wright
3 Dogs Pottery
Chicago, IL
http://www.3dogspottery.com

Earl Brunner on wed 4 sep 02


The website doesn't give enough information to arrive at an informed
decision. I would be very leery of it. That is a lot of money for a
wheel that has not torque or is not variable speed. Nor does it look
stable. You should be able to get a good name brand wheel used, for
not much more than that is listed new. You just may not be able to get
one real fast.

Earl Brunner
mailto:bruec@anv.net
http://coyote.accessnv.com/bruec


-----Original Message-----
From: Ceramic Arts Discussion List [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On
Behalf Of Jaime Barciela
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 8:40 AM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: is this "Boston Wheel" any good?

Hello all

I wonder if any of you guys have any information
(techical, anecdotical, any) about the "Boston Wheel
Model 100" (http://www.thebostonwheel.com)

I'm thinking in buying one for an absolute beginner
(as a present) but I want to make sure that it will
last a reasonable time of use and abuse, and that it
will be "useful enough"

Also, the web site doesn't show if it's single speed
or multiple, nothing about torque, etc, if you have
any info about it that will be great, and if you
happen to actually own one I'm very interested in
knowing about your experiences

Jon Faber on wed 4 sep 02


jaime,

when i was looking at wheels i called about the boston
wheel.

This wheel has 2 speeds - on and off.

I did not need to know more so I can not offer any
more information than that.
Personally, I don't see what a person what need this
for that they could justify spending $279.

I bought a used electric wheel on ebay for that same
price (+ $10 if you want to be exact).

granted that you will spend a bit more in shipping or
effort but it will be worth it in the end.

Good luck.
jon in ohio
--- Jaime Barciela wrote:
> Hello all
>
> I wonder if any of you guys have any information
> (techical, anecdotical, any) about the "Boston Wheel
> Model 100" (http://www.thebostonwheel.com)
>
> I'm thinking in buying one for an absolute beginner
> (as a present) but I want to make sure that it will
> last a reasonable time of use and abuse, and that it
> will be "useful enough"
>
> Also, the web site doesn't show if it's single speed
> or multiple, nothing about torque, etc, if you have
> any info about it that will be great, and if you
> happen to actually own one I'm very interested in
> knowing about your experiences
>
> Thank you very much in advance for any info
> and I must say: great forum
>
> Jaime Barciela
>
>
>
>
>
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Jaime Barciela on wed 4 sep 02


Hello all

I wonder if any of you guys have any information
(techical, anecdotical, any) about the "Boston Wheel
Model 100" (http://www.thebostonwheel.com)

I'm thinking in buying one for an absolute beginner
(as a present) but I want to make sure that it will
last a reasonable time of use and abuse, and that it
will be "useful enough"

Also, the web site doesn't show if it's single speed
or multiple, nothing about torque, etc, if you have
any info about it that will be great, and if you
happen to actually own one I'm very interested in
knowing about your experiences

Thank you very much in advance for any info
and I must say: great forum

Jaime Barciela





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Tony Ferguson on wed 4 sep 02


Don't waste your time. It is a totally new wheel on the market that is very
vague about what its capabilities are. The web site gives no information
regarding speed variability, torque, etc, etc. You would be better off
buying one of the new axner wheels as they seem to be a value for what you
get.

Thank you.

Tony Ferguson
Stoneware, Porcelain, Raku
www.aquariusartgallery.com
218-727-6339
315 N. Lake Ave
Apt 312
Duluth, MN 55806



----- Original Message -----
From: "Jaime Barciela"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 8:39 AM
Subject: is this "Boston Wheel" any good?


> Hello all
>
> I wonder if any of you guys have any information
> (techical, anecdotical, any) about the "Boston Wheel
> Model 100" (http://www.thebostonwheel.com)
>
> I'm thinking in buying one for an absolute beginner
> (as a present) but I want to make sure that it will
> last a reasonable time of use and abuse, and that it
> will be "useful enough"
>
> Also, the web site doesn't show if it's single speed
> or multiple, nothing about torque, etc, if you have
> any info about it that will be great, and if you
> happen to actually own one I'm very interested in
> knowing about your experiences
>
> Thank you very much in advance for any info
> and I must say: great forum
>
> Jaime Barciela
>
>
>
>
>
> __________________________________________________
> Do You Yahoo!?
> Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes
> http://autos.yahoo.com
>
>
____________________________________________________________________________
__
> Send postings to clayart@lsv.ceramics.org
>
> You may look at the archives for the list or change your subscription
> settings from http://www.ceramics.org/clayart/
>
> Moderator of the list is Mel Jacobson who may be reached at
melpots@pclink.com.
>