Marcia Selsor on wed 21 jun 06
A new Artista is $235 or so. It is a very good wheel. Shimpos are
work horses. It's your choice.
On Jun 21, 2006, at 8:57 AM, Rob Di Stasio wrote:
> I have a lead on a used Shimpo RK-8 about 20 years old. Assuming good
> condition (actually it's supposed to be in excellent condition) is it
> worth $2-300 or would I better served saving my money for a more
> modern
> wheel? All I have now is a 2 speed Amaco No.1
>
>
> Thanks, Rob
>
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Rob Di Stasio on wed 21 jun 06
I have a lead on a used Shimpo RK-8 about 20 years old. Assuming good
condition (actually it's supposed to be in excellent condition) is it
worth $2-300 or would I better served saving my money for a more modern
wheel? All I have now is a 2 speed Amaco No.1
Thanks, Rob
Cindy Gatto on wed 21 jun 06
I have never heard of an RK-8 but I have purchased 4 used Shimpo's over the
years. I am very happy with all of them and they are all still in use today.
I think it's a great wheel and for the price you mentioned if I needed
another wheel I would go for it But again I don't know the RK-8 I have RK-10's
Cindy Gatto & Mark Petrin
The Mudpit
228 Manhattan Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
718-218-9424
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claybair on wed 21 jun 06
Rob,
I have a RK-8.
I bought it 4 years ago for $200. It had been unused for years.
I'm happy with it but you should test to see if it's a good fit for you.
I'm very short and it suits me. It may be a different case for you.
I installed a new drive ring as it was thumping which was more
annoying than anything else.
You can access the manual at this site:
http://www.shimpoceramics.com/catalogs.php
Gayle Bair
Bainbridge Island, WA
Tucson, AZ
http://claybair.com
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Subject: Used Shimpo wheel, worth the money?
I have a lead on a used Shimpo RK-8 about 20 years old. Assuming good
condition (actually it's supposed to be in excellent condition) is it
worth $2-300 or would I better served saving my money for a more modern
wheel? All I have now is a 2 speed Amaco No.1
Thanks, Rob
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Rogier Donker on thu 22 jun 06
Hey Rob!
Your Amaco #1 is great to have learned throwing on. Treat yourself
and get that old Shimpo. $200.00-$300.00 is CHEAP! Even for a twenty
year old RK-8. Hang on to the Amaco # 1 to do your trimming etc.
For all you TS people: check out the TS story on the Pottery page of
my web site. Interesting reading if you haven't seen it yet!
All the best!
Rogier
See us on the web at http://www.donkerstudio.org
I have a lead on a used Shimpo RK-8 about 20 years old. Assuming good
condition (actually it's supposed to be in excellent condition) is it
worth $2-300 or would I better served saving my money for a more modern
wheel? All I have now is a 2 speed Amaco No.1
Thanks, Rob
Susan Coville on thu 22 jun 06
Hi Rob,
YES!!!! I can speak from experience. My first wheel was a Shimpo, bought used in the late 80's. It is still my main work horse. I have rusted out the splash pan (I say with great pride!) It has never failed me, always up to the task, I expect to die before it does, so it will be in my will, bequeathed to a young aspiring potter.
My only regret is I cannot afford a second used shimpo I was offered in the area... The price asked for yours is a deal, snatch it up before someone else does. I recommend, Buy it and savor it!
Susan
Rob Di Stasio wrote:
I have a lead on a used Shimpo RK-8 about 20 years old. Assuming good
condition (actually it's supposed to be in excellent condition) is it
worth $2-300 or would I better served saving my money for a more modern
wheel? All I have now is a 2 speed Amaco No.1
Thanks, Rob
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Tae Kim on thu 6 jul 06
where do you get used wheel? i am in san diego, ca
On 6/22/06, Susan Coville wrote:
>
> Hi Rob,
>
> YES!!!! I can speak from experience. My first wheel was a Shimpo,
> bought used in the late 80's. It is still my main work horse. I have
> rusted out the splash pan (I say with great pride!) It has never failed me,
> always up to the task, I expect to die before it does, so it will be in my
> will, bequeathed to a young aspiring potter.
>
> My only regret is I cannot afford a second used shimpo I was offered in
> the area... The price asked for yours is a deal, snatch it up before
> someone else does. I recommend, Buy it and savor it!
>
> Susan
>
> Rob Di Stasio wrote:
> I have a lead on a used Shimpo RK-8 about 20 years old. Assuming good
> condition (actually it's supposed to be in excellent condition) is it
> worth $2-300 or would I better served saving my money for a more modern
> wheel? All I have now is a 2 speed Amaco No.1
>
>
> Thanks, Rob
>
>
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