S.Carolina Potter-Margaret on sun 27 aug 06
w/problem?
I was going to sell a wheel, to a friend for class use, I'd had awhile but
not used much at all , and when I delivered it I was testing it out and it
went beautifully, as in the past, then , near the end of a pot making, it
started to make a grinding noise .Then, when I got up with it stopped, it was
dead on return, a minute later.It now makes no sound or motion and is quite
dead and I do not know what the problem could be .Upon opening the foot
peda,l it looks fine.
Anyone have one or know what to do or where to find someone who works on
them? or how to get help? My friend says he still could use the wheel if we can
solve the problem as he has classes and needs another wheel [and hopes not
to have to spend the profit on new wheels] as two of his needed wheels went
out, as well, and he had a full class booking.
I help out at his place when he needs someone. I am finally getting back
into clay ,3 years after my fire,but not in my own studio, yet. I am taking
classes [ for fees on an over 60 program at the university[, even though I
have a BFA plus many years of workshops and a career in art and clay,lol. It
is taking some getting used to, but it is exciting, just the same.My
''avocation-woodworker/non-artist'' hubby took his first art class this week as
well much to my amazement!!! We are going to Arrowmont together this fall for
separate classes so that should be fun and nice to look forward to
I am also wondering if anyone has any ceramic magazines they no longer
need to spare as they would be nice, even if ''studio used'' and I will pay
shipping and a modest price for them for the studio use as mine were lost 3
years ago in a studio fire at my place and I was too ''down in the dumps'' to
subscribe and even read them anyhow if I had, until now .Maybe you know
someone who is closing shop or moving?Thanks for any help.I was amazed I still
could throw as the hands have arthritis and Dupuytrens Contracture [which,
surprisingly, has not progressed much since first diagnosed].Of course the woek
is less than inspired so far and tall items are still to be achieved as yet,
but something is still there.If this works out I will maybe make a comeback
or die trying,lol.
Margaret in SC
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