mel jacobson on mon 14 apr 03
it may be just a perception, but often
we hear on clayart....
`where can i get clay tools `CHEAP`?`
in my opinion, it is the very last question to ask.
most tools in the clay business will last you a very long
time. you should, when dealing with your life long
hobby, passion or profession buy the best.
then, sell some stuff and pay for it.
you can end up owning a wheel for 40 years.
i have. i have a skutt dc-1 wheel made in
1972. have made thousands upon thousands
of pots on that wheel. it is my main wheel.
skutt quit making them years ago. i have maintained
that wheel myself. made parts for it, serviced it
on three occasions...added brushes to the motor.
i also have a 1966 brent model c.
it still runs like a champ. we have a 1960 shimpo
at the farm, and a big old lockerbie. they all make
pots.
so, if you are going to buy a wheel, or a kiln...make
sure you are thinking of the long term ideas of service and
maintenance. it is a very important consideration
it is like folks that buy a car because it gets `good mileage`.
sorry, mileage, unless you drive fifty miles each way to work,
has little to do with the cost of your car. `it is all `after market
repairs`.` most repair bills are in the 500 dollar range. if your
car breaks down twice in a year...well, there goes your mileage
advantage. the cost of fuel over ten years, compared to
repair bills is mostly insignificant. most people do not believe that.
ask any quality, independent service garage. look at the stats.
you will change your mind. (most cars today average almost
the same 20 miles per. )
my cousin bragged about her mercedes. `oh, german cars run
forever, no repairs`.
i found her service bill for a tune up. $987.60. that was a tune
up. she lost a water pump. away from home.
had to rent a car for a month. they had to air ship a water
pump from germany. cost. a thousand dollars.
i know, german cars run forever, need no repairs.
b.s. (after market costs bite you in the butt again.)
same with kiln relays, controllers, coils, time down,
foot controllers...time down.
mel
From:
Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S.A.
web site: my.pclink.com/~melpots
or try: http://www.pclink.com/melpots
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