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how do i clock the speed i'm throwing at?

updated tue 12 aug 03

 

Mike Gordon on mon 11 aug 03


Hi,
Get your clay on the wheel ...but before you start centering, make a
mark on the side of the wheel. get the wheel going at your preferred
speed, after its centered, before opening ( if this is done at another
speed), take moment and with a stop watch or clock w/second hand and
count the times your mark comes around for 15 seconds. Multiply by 4 =
revolutions per minute. Repeat for the other steps you use,
trimming,etc. Mike