Suzanne Wolfe on wed 20 nov 02
Our university ceramics studio has mostly relied on Shimpo wheels, and now
we are finding that quite a few of them are failing. The cost of repair
is quite high -- about $600 to replace the drives -- and we are wondering
if some of you who run studios with high usage on wheels have found
other wheels to be more reliable under heavy use.
I would also appreciate hearing from those who have studios in Australia,
since I have heard that there is a wheel produced there that is really
reliable under the heavy stress situations that university studios are
subject to.
All opinions and ideas are welcome.
Thanks.
Kira-Umich on thu 21 nov 02
We just bought all new Brent C's last year for the studio - they have been
fantastic, and the Brent CXC I've had for 4 years of heavy use has never had
a problem!
Kira
In Ann Arbor, firing student work like there's no tomorrow.
John Kimpton Dellow on fri 22 nov 02
Culling wrote:
>
> Guess the wheel you're reffering to is the "Venco" as far as I know it's the
> one everyone learns on over here. Same company that makes the pugmill.
> Solid and simple!!
I found the venco to be the most uncomfortably designed wheel I
have used.
The tray is too wide for a male to sit at and the foot pedal is
on the right
side and awkward to use.
I find it hard to comprehend why potters went from kick wheels
,which the left
foot was used to the modern electric with the pedal on the right.
At least this
has now been overcome by the Brent style wheels.
Mel may have the answer .Something to do with tapping with the
left hand ! :).
John Dellow "the flower pot man"
Home Page http://www.welcome.to/jkdellow
http://digitalfire.com/education/people/dellow/
Culling on fri 22 nov 02
Guess the wheel you're reffering to is the "Venco" as far as I know it's the
one everyone learns on over here. Same company that makes the pugmill.
Solid and simple!! No pull off trays or fancy bits underneath so they last
ages and are easy to fix if you are not totally challenged in that
direction!!
They are cone driven and about as basic as they can get - don't even have a
seat with them! Could get a small portable (1/4 hp) with a fold out seat
then the basic model (1/2 hp) with a 11" or 13" wheel head , that most
people start on, then one with a speed lock on and several preset speeds and
now I think they have some more powerful and heavy duty electronic ones. If
I remember correctly and I am at least a few years out of date here! They
used to vary from about $800 to double that for the ritzy ones!
Must admit, being on clayart, has made my head spin on what coice you guys
have!! Didn't even know you could get a kick and electric wheel until that
last thread!!
Steph - anther bloomin' sunny day!
----- Original Message -----
From: Suzanne Wolfe
To:
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 2:55 PM
Subject: wheels for heavy duty use
> Our university ceramics studio has mostly relied on Shimpo wheels, and now
> we are finding that quite a few of them are failing. The cost of repair
> is quite high -- about $600 to replace the drives -- and we are wondering
> if some of you who run studios with high usage on wheels have found
> other wheels to be more reliable under heavy use.
> I would also appreciate hearing from those who have studios in Australia,
> since I have heard that there is a wheel produced there that is really
> reliable under the heavy stress situations that university studios are
> subject to.
> All opinions and ideas are welcome.
> Thanks.
>
>
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Megan Ratchford on fri 22 nov 02
Hi! I love the Thomas Stuart wheels. Two years and two tons of clay later
I have not even had a squeak from the wheel. And that is just my share of
the load. Acts just like new. It has seriously heavy duty construction
with practically nothing that can be worn since everything is metal.
Everything is easy to fix yourself and if you have any questions you just
call the company and they walk you through it. Not to mention incredible
service from the company. If I had my say I'd replace every wheel in the
studio with Thomas Stuarts!!
Megan
In STILL sunny Colorado
----- Original Message -----
From: "Suzanne Wolfe"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2002 11:55 PM
Subject: wheels for heavy duty use
> Our university ceramics studio has mostly relied on Shimpo wheels, and now
> we are finding that quite a few of them are failing. The cost of repair
> is quite high -- about $600 to replace the drives -- and we are wondering
> if some of you who run studios with high usage on wheels have found
> other wheels to be more reliable under heavy use.
> I would also appreciate hearing from those who have studios in Australia,
> since I have heard that there is a wheel produced there that is really
> reliable under the heavy stress situations that university studios are
> subject to.
> All opinions and ideas are welcome.
> Thanks.
>
>
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Des & Jan Howard on sat 23 nov 02
Jacka
I guess the pedal is on the right for the same reason
a car accelerator pedal is on the right.
On my Venco I undid the locking collars the pedal is attached to,
slid the shaft through the housing & placed the pedal on the left.
After I walked into the pedal several times I replaced it on the right,
where it sits out of the way under the wareboard rack, still awkward, as you say.
My treadle kickwheel has a wider tray than the Venco, but, the bulk
of my thighs fit under the tray, not possible with the Venco.
Des
John Kimpton Dellow wrote:
> I found the venco to be the most uncomfortably designed wheel I
> have used.
> The tray is too wide for a male to sit at and the foot pedal is
> on the right
> side and awkward to use.
> I find it hard to comprehend why potters went from kick wheels
> ,which the left
> foot was used to the modern electric with the pedal on the right.
--
Des & Jan Howard
Lue Pottery
LUE NSW 2850
Australia
Ph/Fax 02 6373 6419
http://www.luepottery.hwy.com.au
Rikki Gill on sat 23 nov 02
Hi,
I replaced an attached foot pedal on a Skutt wheel with a Brent wheel
pedal on a long cord, allowing me to place it wherever I needed it. I
alternated sides for comfort, but placed a brick under the other foot to
keep my hips level.
Hope this helps. Rikki Gill in Berkeley
----- Original Message -----
From: "Des & Jan Howard"
To:
Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2002 4:53 AM
Subject: Re: wheels for heavy duty use
> Jacka
> I guess the pedal is on the right for the same reason
> a car accelerator pedal is on the right.
> On my Venco I undid the locking collars the pedal is attached to,
> slid the shaft through the housing & placed the pedal on the left.
> After I walked into the pedal several times I replaced it on the right,
> where it sits out of the way under the wareboard rack, still awkward, as
you say.
> My treadle kickwheel has a wider tray than the Venco, but, the bulk
> of my thighs fit under the tray, not possible with the Venco.
> Des
>
> John Kimpton Dellow wrote:
>
> > I found the venco to be the most uncomfortably designed wheel I
> > have used.
> > The tray is too wide for a male to sit at and the foot pedal is
> > on the right
> > side and awkward to use.
> > I find it hard to comprehend why potters went from kick wheels
> > ,which the left
> > foot was used to the modern electric with the pedal on the right.
>
> --
>
> Des & Jan Howard
> Lue Pottery
> LUE NSW 2850
> Australia
> Ph/Fax 02 6373 6419
> http://www.luepottery.hwy.com.au
>
>
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