Vince Pitelka on thu 14 apr 05
Dawn wrote:
"I am in the process of enlarging my studio to accomodate more classes. I
am interested in purchasing more wheels for students to work on. Does
anyone have opinions on what wheel they would suggest for students? Does
anyone have the inexpensive Brent IE, and have used it in a studio/school
student environement? (Has it held up to consistent abuse?)"
Dawn -
Here at the Appalachian Center for Craft we have a variety of electric
wheels. About four years ago we added ten Creative Industry ClayBoss and
BigBoss wheels, and last year we added ten Axner wheels, and all are holding
up very well. Until Axner solves the problem of the flimsy, oversized
splashpan, I'd go with the CI wheels. I hear that CI has upgraded the
ClayBoss wheel with a more powerful motor, and I think it would be an ideal
unit for your needs.
Good luck -
- Vince
Vince Pitelka
Appalachian Center for Craft, Tennessee Technological University
Smithville TN 37166, 615/597-6801 x111
vpitelka@dtccom.net, wpitelka@tntech.edu
http://iweb.tntech.edu/wpitelka/
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Hellman, David W (Elizabethtown Student) on thu 14 apr 05
Dawn, =20
I have been using a Brent Ie for a little over a year now. It has =
done wonderfull in my studio. The only problem i have ever had with it =
was the belt coming loose once or twice. It is ideal for students =
because the throwing capacity is so low.....20 lbs i believe. So if =
your students are supermen and superladies who like to throw thirty =
pound tea pots you probably should go with something bigger. But if =
they are just starting out it is a great tool to have. It also has a =
lot of room on the front of the wheel. almost like its biult right onto =
a table top. I love it.
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I'm mean its a Brent what more do you have to say! =20
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David =20
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The "Hairy Potter"
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om: Clayart on behalf of Vince Pitelka
Sent: Thu 4/14/2005 9:21 AM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Re: Student Wheels?
Dawn wrote:
"I am in the process of enlarging my studio to accomodate more classes. =
I
am interested in purchasing more wheels for students to work on. Does
anyone have opinions on what wheel they would suggest for students? =
Does
anyone have the inexpensive Brent IE, and have used it in a =
studio/school
student environement? (Has it held up to consistent abuse?)"
Dawn -
Here at the Appalachian Center for Craft we have a variety of electric
wheels. About four years ago we added ten Creative Industry ClayBoss =
and
BigBoss wheels, and last year we added ten Axner wheels, and all are =
holding
up very well. Until Axner solves the problem of the flimsy, oversized
splashpan, I'd go with the CI wheels. I hear that CI has upgraded the
ClayBoss wheel with a more powerful motor, and I think it would be an =
ideal
unit for your needs.
Good luck -
- Vince
Vince Pitelka
Appalachian Center for Craft, Tennessee Technological University
Smithville TN 37166, 615/597-6801 x111
vpitelka@dtccom.net, wpitelka@tntech.edu
http://iweb.tntech.edu/wpitelka/
http://www.tntech.edu/craftcenter/
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Cynthia Bracker on fri 15 apr 05
I definitely agree that the ie wheel is a great option. You might also
look into the Great Lake Throw -n- Go wheel. They are more expensive
than an ie, but it is a really cool and innovative design that no other
wheel I'm aware of has. It's difficult to explain, so I'm including a
link to a picture of it on our website.
http://www.brackers.com/store/results_detail.cfm?cat=458&prodid=GLWTNG
Good Luck!
Cindy Bracker
The Soltysiaks wrote:
>I am in the process of enlarging my studio to accomodate more classes. I am interested in purchasing more wheels for students to work on. Does anyone have opinions on what wheel they would suggest for students? Does anyone have the inexpensive Brent IE, and have used it in a studio/school student environement? (Has it held up to consistent abuse?)
>
>I already have Brent CXC and Pacifica 800's. I really like of these wheels, but can't afford to "shell out $$" for the additional needed wheels for students. The Brent IE looks like an affordable alternative; any advise, opinions or comments would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>Dawn
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