Brian O'Neill on mon 14 apr 03
Barbara,
I have a 32 year old RK-2 Gold Shimpo and a new Brent CXC. While my
Shimpo is starting to "humm" a bit, I prefer it to the Brent as I have
had no problems with it in all these years, and I can center 50+ pounds
of clay with no bogging down. Can't say that for the Brent, and it has a
larger motor.
The folks at Shimpo have always been responsive and courteous. As I've
never had to service either one, I can't speak to this, but I would
certainly call both manufacturers and see what they say regarding parts,
shipping, and local distribution.
I'd recommend the Shimpo. One of the best investments I've made.
Good luck,
Brian
Barbara Rongier wrote:
>
> As as American living in France I don't have the choice of potters
> wheels as you do in the states. And when I do, they're more
> expensive. I'm a beginning potter and can't decide between the
> Shimpo RK10 which costs about 1100 euros and a Brent B which costs
> about 1290 euros tax included. A euro is about the equivalent of a US
> dollar.These wheels cost more here plus the fact that our 'luxury'
> tax is 19.6 percent. The other Shimpo models like the Velocity and M
> series aren't sold in Europe. I was wondering if someone out there
> could give me their opinion as the investment is sizable for me. I'm
> always hearing you talking about those brand names as well as others.
> Shimpo models are sold by almost all the dealers, and Brent less.
> Wish there were as many ceramic supply stores here as they are in the
> states [from all I can see on the net] with those great sales and
> discounts. Hoping for some guidance. What do you think?
> Merci en avance. Barbara Rongier
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Barbara Rongier on mon 14 apr 03
As as American living in France I don't have the choice of potters
wheels as you do in the states. And when I do, they're more
expensive. I'm a beginning potter and can't decide between the
Shimpo RK10 which costs about 1100 euros and a Brent B which costs
about 1290 euros tax included. A euro is about the equivalent of a US
dollar.These wheels cost more here plus the fact that our 'luxury'
tax is 19.6 percent. The other Shimpo models like the Velocity and M
series aren't sold in Europe. I was wondering if someone out there
could give me their opinion as the investment is sizable for me. I'm
always hearing you talking about those brand names as well as others.
Shimpo models are sold by almost all the dealers, and Brent less.
Wish there were as many ceramic supply stores here as they are in the
states [from all I can see on the net] with those great sales and
discounts. Hoping for some guidance. What do you think?
Merci en avance. Barbara Rongier
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Cindy Gatto on mon 14 apr 03
Hi Barbara:
We have both the Brent and the Shimpo here in our shop, in
fact we have a few of both. Again we have the Brent and we have a couple of
different Shimpo's, we have the rk2, rk10 and a velocity. They are used daily
along with the 9 Pacifica's we also have. I must say all the wheels are good
wheels and all quite adequate. I personally feel the Brent is overrated. For
the extra cost of the Brent I do not feel that it is as much better as it is
more expensive. In my opinion the shimpo's are the best. They are smoother
stronger and they do not bog down at all. Out of all the wheels we have (we
have 15) I use our old Shimpo rk2 cone drive. So if you were to ask me to
advise you I would advise you to buy the Shimpo. My partner has an old Shimpo
she had from her college days and she still throws on it today. All the
wheels on the market today are all adequate and will do the job for you it's
just a matter of what you prefer and like better.
Good luck with your purchase and I hope some of this information will
be useful to you and not just confuse you more.
Mark Petrin
The Mudpit
228 Manhattan Ave
Brooklyn NY 11206
718-218-9424
mudpitnyc@aol.com
www.mudpitnyc.com
Russel Fouts on tue 15 apr 03
Barbara,
>> As as American living in France I don't have the choice of potters wheels as you do in the states. And when I do, they're more expensive. I'm a beginning potter and can't decide between the Shimpo RK10 which costs about 1100 euros and a Brent B which costs about 1290 euros tax included. A euro is about the equivalent of a US dollar.These wheels cost more here plus the fact that our 'luxury' tax is 19.6 percent. The other Shimpo models like the Velocity and M
series aren't sold in Europe. I was wondering if someone out there
could give me their opinion as the investment is sizable for me. I'm
always hearing you talking about those brand names as well as others.
Shimpo models are sold by almost all the dealers, and Brent less. Wish
there were as many ceramic supply stores here as they are in the states
[from all I can see on the net] with those great sales and discounts.
Hoping for some guidance. What do you think? <<
Ceramic Review published a rating of wheels a year or two ago, mostly
british made. You could check with them.
http://www.ceramic-review.co.uk/
You could also check the suppliers on Smart Conseille's site
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/smart2000/index.htm
There are also number of french suppliers listed on my Potter's Portal
at http://users.skynet.be/russel.fouts/favorite.htm
These might give you some more choices.
Other Europeans on the list might also be able to steer you towards a
decision. There are some great european wheels out there.
Good luck
Russel
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Alisa Liskin Clausen on tue 15 apr 03
Dear Barbara,
I prefer the Brent because I think the pedel is smoother to accelerate with
than the Shimpo. I have a Brent CXC so I can not compare the Brent B.
Shimpos and Brents are both strong wheels. I am sure that either one, will
give you good service. I personally the Brent. For cosmetics, I like the
table it is built with. I also paid an enormous price for it in Denmark.
I have it for only 4 years, but no problems at all. In fact, I am
enormously happy for the Brent CXC. I use about 100 kilos of clay per
month, so it gets a workout, but not extreme.
regards, Alisa in Denmark.
Russel Fouts on tue 15 apr 03
Barbara,
I had a look on the CR site for the issue I was thinking of, found it
and looked at the availability of the back issue (you can order them on
line now). However it's sold out.
I have that issue, will scan the pages (5) and get them to you in the
next couple of days.
Russel
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