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The wheel has that small fine texture as a result of poor machining. That would be cut on a metal lathe, and they did it quick and cheap. You can remove those grooves with some sand paper. Spin the wheel and keep your sandpaper moving to avoid making it not flat. Also, use sand paper that is not too aggressive and slowly work up to smooth. I just bought the 14" model and am excited to get it in 3 days.
I have a slightly older version of this Vevor wheel, and I absolutely love it! You were on right point with most of your pros and cons too! I'm new to pottery so it's perfect. OH and to get it to the right height for me, I have mine leveled on bed risers, and it doesn't move at all. Great Video!!!
Thanks so much for your review on the Vevor. It was very accurate and helpful. I picked one up in December of last year when I was newly retired. It had been 45 years since I had thrown pottery, and was very pleased with what the Vevor had to offer, as I recaptured my throwing ability and technique. I would like to say everything that you pointed out about the Vevor is accurate. I did find a couple of solves that I wanted to share. When I first started throwing on the Vevor back in December of 2022, I found that the pressure that I was applying, was causing the machine to scoot forward. Additionally, as you pointed out, I couldn’t get low enough to the level that was needed for the height of the Vevor And with that. had my husband build a 4” platform out of plywood with a stop at the back. And I found the perfect stool which lowered to the level that I needed. So when I applied pressure while centering, the wheel might move forward, but it was stopped at the back of the platform. You talked about the power of the wheel. And I would agree that although it spins fast, a reasonable amount of pressure on the wheel head is going to make it slow down. Although my husband successfully installed pins in the wheel head, the splash pans are so close to the wheel head that you cannot attach bats larger than 11 1/2 inches in diameter. Thanks for your review. I really enjoy your videos and watch frequently.
I have a similar wheel ($179). I have been using it for just over a year. Mine doesn't have the adjustable legs but if you get plastic sink drain pipes. They are a larger size on the top and a smaller size on the bottom. They are made so that the metal pipe that is coming out of the bottom of the sink to go into. The legs fit down into them (when you take the rubber feet off) and the rubber feet fit onto the bottom of the sink drain pipe. Take a 2x4 and a rubber mallet (or hammer) and tap it down until you get to just above the height you want. Then put a level on the wheel head and tap it down to level. I have mine in my up stairs shower (I taped over the drain to stop clay from going down it). With that wheel, you should be able to get schedule 80 pvc pipe (the thick pipe) to make legs. I took 400 grit sandpaper and turned it on high to get rig of those little lines. You are correct on the 7 lbs. Trying to center 8 lbs, I stopped the wheel. I can stop the wheel with 7 lbs if I push hard but I can make it work. I did do 2 5lb pieces to make a 10-ish lb vase (It didn't survive but that wasn't the wheels fault). I push the wheel up against a wall and my knees are on the front and it doesn't move on me (I am 6' and 270 lbs). I am also a left handed potter. After a year my splash pan is starting to warp and it doesn't want to stay together.
Something a clay studio I used to go to had was cinderblocks. I currently have this wheel on cinderblocks to add height to it. You may have to try a few sizes to find one that works for you but roughly 3"- 6" lift will make it about the right for a standard folding chair. Bricks are also unlikely to shift or break under your wheel with regular use and if you flip one out to the side it can be a back stop for the petal so it isn't sliding away from you constantly.
OMG i missed this give away by some months! :( living in sweden and re-taking pottery again after some time off so I am thinking about buying a wheel. I am currently paying a membership at a pottery studio but I am only allowed to go once per week, which is not enough compared to the amount of practice you need at the beginning. Currently looking for a wheel and came across thiis one so this video comes in perfect taiming!! Thank you for being honest!!
Hey dude I like the way you break it down I'm extremely low and thinking about buying a wheel wasn't sure how much to spend for a beginner so I appreciate your information
Thanks so much for this review! I have been taking lessons for about a year and have become pretty obsessed with clay. I actually got a Vevor wheel for myself in February since I could only get to the studio weekly, and I wanted to be able to throw more often than that. As you said, I didn't want to drop over $1,000 for a wheel initially, so I decided to try one of these. (It's a different model than the one in the video, but basically the same thing.) I have thrown on it almost daily for the past 8 months, and it is still working as well as the day I pulled it out of the box. My 10-year-old granddaughter has also caught the 'clay bug' and has her own stash of low fire. She has already made it VERY WELL known that she wants my wheel "when I am done with it." I agree that it is the perfect size for someone smaller. It works perfectly for her, but my back hurts from hunching over. My husband made me a small platform for it, and we put non-skid stuff on it (as well as a pegboard 'wall' so I can hang my tools). I have never experienced the tipping that you did in the video. My only other con of this style is that there is not much room behind the splash pan to put the water bucket. I had to put a small stand next to the wheel. The platform and stand make it a bit less portable and compact than I would prefer, but it has served me well so far and I am actually pleased with how durable it has been!
It was very simple for my husband to drill back pins onto this wheel head, which eliminated the problem of the textured wheel. This is a very good review.
College art classes were a few decades ago, so I’m starting once again and truly appreciate this review and all the other videos you make. Thanks for all you do and kudos for the beautiful pottery you make.
Donte you aremy favorite potter on line for sure. You have always been open and honest and I appreciate how you teach and speak in everyday language and not pottery lingo. I am very much a newbie potter and am looking for a cost efficient wheel that still works well. I really appreciate this review! Thank you.
My wife and I are new to pottery. We are learning and building our home studio at a slower pace and looking for bargains. This review is very helpful. On a personal note your work is beautiful. Your energy and humor in your videus are very fun and got us hooked as subscribers. Thanks so much.
Great video, thank you. Looking at wheels for my home, I am a member of a pottery studio, this wheel I believe would be great when throwing cups/ mugs and bowls for sales… glad I came across your channel Cheers
Thank you for the review. I keep eyeing them to try to learn and see if I like throwing as much as hand building. I've also been keeping an eye in Craigslist and such but mostly bring up this wheel and I'm like...I don't knwo..know...
Have to say, huge difference from your first wheel review video and this one. I was worried I wasn't going to find an cheap options as your first video most of those wheels push over a grand now. Glad to see you've added a cheaper wheel review!
I think this might be the only one of these wheels thats not exactly the same as the others. I tried several and they all had the same wheel, pedal, motor and pulley set. The only thing different is the housing. I modified mine with a bat. I tap centered it on the head and used the pin holes as a guide to *drill the Hell out of it* These ~$200ish wheels are all the same drive system and just cobbled together from common OEM parts... like an AMC Gremlin. I doubt there was much 'design' work. This probably explains the weird 9.8" wheel head. The splash pan on mine was such a pain, because it was too small, that I took it off and just made a plastic dropcloth curtain I can hang around it from the ceiling. Mine was a different housing and $119. My favorite one had a digital panel, in addition to the pedal, where you can change direction and manually set a constant speed in 100 increments. I found that pleasant for trimming and brushing. But, the panel got wet and died.
Thanks for the honest opinion. I enjoy your videos (and humor). I learned on a kick wheel about 30 years ago and was going to look for one of those used. But that would be very heavy to move around! Not to mention impossible to put away! Please keep making your informative videos!
Thank you for taking the time to compare this wheel. It has been a long journey of research as a student who has discovered a love for wheel throwing. I am very thankful you took the time to test it over the course of a couple weeks, give clips and references to what you are discussing but add some humor as well. I find the shaking of the wheel in the video interesting as I haven't seen that before as silly as it sounds. I did want to ask if you could make a video on making your own colored slips or underglaze recipes. I've dipped my toes into the glaze making area but don't know much about creating those two. Thank you again for your honest review and hope the rest of your day is pleasant.
I’ve been wanting to try pottery forever! Finally made the commitment this year to try and make this a new fun hobby. Thanks for all the information and help in getting beginners started!
YES, YES, YES, & thank you for mentioning us lefties. I have the Shimpo RK Whisper (I think it’s called a Nidec) pottery wheel. It’s the one with the metal base & manual stick type lever. As a multigeneration potter & lefty, this wheel works great for me. I even called the company prior to buying it in order to make double sure the wheel would turn in the direction I needed it to go. Thanks so much for the review. We’re trying to make space in one of our buildings so I can have a corner just for my pottery wheel, wedging table, shelves, & I’m hoping at some point to have room for a kiln. If I’m able to boot our backup riding mower to the new building, I should have room. If this happens, there’s a chance hubby will be more interested in throwing. He’ll have to have his own wheel. 🤭 FYI: I wish at least one of my two (adult) daughters had an interest in pottery throwing.
What a fantastic video! I would have loved this video when I was just getting into pottery, and I hope it really helps out some people who want to give it a try! Now I'm at the point of getting my own Pacifica wheel soon here, but back when I was unsure I was looking into these wheels. Thank you for helping out the pottery community!
been watching for over a year now and some rewatched some of your videos so many times! this review was so helpful in comparing and understanding the budget wheel i currently have. 😅
I have this wheel and to add height I bought a10 foot, 2" pvc pipe cut to three identical length sections that I then slid onto each leg of the wheel. Works like a charm.
I actually just bought this one(or one similar) and so far I'm liking it. I'm a very very new potter and figured it would be great to learn on. I'm only 5'3 and 135lbs, so the size is actually perfect for me! Thank you for all your tutorials...It has taught me so so much!
Thanks for this review. I got a vevor wheel about a month ago and wish I had sooner. I put it up on wood blocks to add more height. I have had clay come off due to the texture on the wheel but I am adjusting my throwing/centering to reduce that. By comparison, the wheels in the nearby studio also have their quirks and the vevor wheel was less than 2 months of studio access. The convenience and less expense, for a hobby potter, this is definitely worth it
Your right, it would be perfect for someone who is starting out! My Bailey is heavy, but you can center up to 100 lbs., but I paid a lot for mine! I'm amazed that it's so inexpensive! Thanks for the review.
thank you for a thorough and thoughtful review 😀. My husband and I have just started doing pottery. We joined a local studio about two months ago. Our teacher told us to watch you videos in our free time to learn more techniques and ideas.
For that specific type of splash pan, it's significantly easier to pinch the two bumps together from the inside of the pan. I used to use a Shimpo VL Light and always put it together like that.
I am sorry I missed this original video. I am just learning how to make pottery. I go to a class right now and it is hard to get into the class. I would love to learn more at home. I love watching your videos. I really like how you go into great details on when you are teaching. Thanks for that.
Thank you for the great review! I've been shopping around for something to have a home for a while and this was really helpful trying to figure out what works best!
hi! just started with ceramics two months ago and have been taking the steps on starting a new pottery studio in my apartment! your channel has been super helpful with your real talk on wheels and equipment! thanks so much :-)
Started taking pottery lessons in early 2020, found your channel & then, great timing, everything closed down. Months later when things began to open I decided this was a hobby I wanted to continue and used your previous wheel recommendation video & bought a Clay Boss. Great wheel for the price. Don’t need another wheel so will pass on the give away but appreciate your videos.
My original vivor was just over 300.00 2 years ago. I have loved it with the exception of the rough wheelhead.. made the side of my left hand sore so I use bats
fantastic review. I sometimes teach wheel to kids and having this would definitely help them create much easier. I will also show this to the elementary school for their art room.
Of course you know that you can use bats without pins by sticking them down using a pad of clay. I wonder if the textured surface was designed to facilitate this? Just brainstorming. I was delighted to see a new video! It’s been a while. 😁
Love the Information in all of your videos, so helpful. I need to try to make planters and salsa bowls still can't without knowing how to operate a wheel. And we're saving for a kiln. Finally. Have a good day.
I just started throwing on the wheel and seeing your videos has helped me a lot in not only throwing but also glazing so thank you. I want to become a ceramicist and sell my work one day, you and other youtubers make me believe I can.
I had a similar wheel to this one, just with a metal box body as opposed to legs, and it was perfect for beginning in thrown pottery. It had the advantage over this Vevor that it was a bit heavier, so didn't move so easily when applying lateral pressure, and to sort out the height issue (it was very short too), I was able to just put together a couple of layers of 2x4 lumber that bolted into where the feet of the wheel went. You could do that too with this one, but make the 2x4 'platform' a triangle to contain the legs, or add dowels to fit into the legs themselves. The problem with mine was that the foot pedal wasn't as responsive- as you'd push forward you'd get nothing for a little bit and then bam it'd be turning. So the fine control of a proper wheel wasn't quite there- I guess this Vevor's pedal doesn't have that issue since you didn't mention it Dante? That's a big one for me: control. I did manage to throw 3.5kg pieces (7.7lb), although the motor struggled a little. That's probably around the upper end for these inexpensive guys. But as you said, most folks won't be looking to make things that big, so it's not an issue. I'll certainly second your review and say they're excellent starter wheels- and if you love the craft, just save up and get a Simpo or Brent when the time is right. I will say the difference between this type of wheel and my Shimpo is night and day- but the price reflects it. So for anyone new or who just likes making things occasionally, these little guys are awesome. Oh and don't pick me- I have a wheel; it should go to someone who doesn't.
Thanks for the review! I was going to a pottery studio for a bit and loved it and have been looking for an affordable wheel to have at home. Definitely going to check this one out!
So happy to see this video! I’m just getting into pottery and want to learn throwing but I can’t afford a high end wheel. I’m about to be laid off of work and want a hobby to keep me busy while I search for a new job. I appreciate a honest review because there are so many things to figure it out. But, I think I would really like this wheel! Thank you for your channel!!!
Great review. I can't afford the more expensive wheels and just couldn't quite make up my mind on getting one of these less expensive ones. I had worried that (because it was so much less expensive) that I would be throwing away a few hundred dollars on something that wouldn't work. Glad to know that it would be a good one to start with (with a table to raise it up a bit). Enjoy all your videos, especially ones like this!
Love your review. You said at the end what I was thinking all along - Great for kids! I would love to have my granddaughter by my side to learn and she could actually reach the foot pedal! (and I could pick it up from you if I'm selected :) Thank You and Thank You Vevor for this opportunity!!!
thank you for doing this review. I've actually been looking at this exact wheel to start practicing. I've been watching your videos for a while now and I appreciate all the details and the real talk.
Thanks for the review 👍 I had my grandkids (8 & 3 years old) they loved it😊 I centred it for them and they made some little bowls but wow what smiles I got from them 😊. Told my son Xmas is coming 😁
How fantastic! I just got back into pottery and have been looking into getting one for myself and my kiddos. This is a perfect and economical option! Thank you for such a thorough and unbiased review!
Grateful for you, man. Your videos are helpful, funny, and keeps me coming back for more insight. I’d watch even if it was boring… but seriously glad it’s not.
Thank you for reviewing this. I was looking at this model for myself but have yet to make that leap. I am fairly new in my pottery journey bur have been spending a lot of time at a local studio, around 8 to 12 hrs a week. I need to cut back due to my auto immune issues and the studio being busier the closer we get to the holidays. This sounds pretty close to ideal for doing a little more at home.
I was gifted one of these for my birthday and its great, used it about a year soon, and my only qualm is the foot peddle is light as dust (i added Velcro)and its a bit short so i have it on blocks(I may have a slightly different model bc my legs don't move, but cans of beans make it comfortable but unstable so i built a wooden step/tool box for it to sit on), i didnt get an apron, but i still use all the tools. I love the wheel, im also only 5'5"...and its my first wheel, and yeah the texture wears out over time on the wheel
I will add I don't have a kiln. Idk wear to get one and the price is high and it's hard to run an electric one for me being off-grid. I've only used hobby lobby clays and all I've fooled with this far is the air dry clay, I have the kiln dry but I ain't touch it yet
Love your channel. Great honest review. I’m looking for a wheel so it was super to get your opinion! Keep inspiring us!
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The wheel has that small fine texture as a result of poor machining. That would be cut on a metal lathe, and they did it quick and cheap. You can remove those grooves with some sand paper. Spin the wheel and keep your sandpaper moving to avoid making it not flat. Also, use sand paper that is not too aggressive and slowly work up to smooth. I just bought the 14" model and am excited to get it in 3 days.
You could also use PVC pipe in extent To extend the legs Put the pvc pipe inside the Legs and to extend the legs Hopefully you understand what I mean
I have a slightly older version of this Vevor wheel, and I absolutely love it! You were on right point with most of your pros and cons too! I'm new to pottery so it's perfect. OH and to get it to the right height for me, I have mine leveled on bed risers, and it doesn't move at all. Great Video!!!
I'm late to this video but in our studio we use cinder blocks to rise it to standing height too
Thanks so much for your review on the Vevor. It was very accurate and helpful. I picked one up in December of last year when I was newly retired. It had been 45 years since I had thrown pottery, and was very pleased with what the Vevor had to offer, as I recaptured my throwing ability and technique. I would like to say everything that you pointed out about the Vevor is accurate. I did find a couple of solves that I wanted to share. When I first started throwing on the Vevor back in December of 2022, I found that the pressure that I was applying, was causing the machine to scoot forward. Additionally, as you pointed out, I couldn’t get low enough to the level that was needed for the height of the Vevor And with that. had my husband build a 4” platform out of plywood with a stop at the back. And I found the perfect stool which lowered to the level that I needed. So when I applied pressure while centering, the wheel might move forward, but it was stopped at the back of the platform. You talked about the power of the wheel. And I would agree that although it spins fast, a reasonable amount of pressure on the wheel head is going to make it slow down. Although my husband successfully installed pins in the wheel head, the splash pans are so close to the wheel head that you cannot attach bats larger than 11 1/2 inches in diameter. Thanks for your review. I really enjoy your videos and watch frequently.
I have a similar wheel ($179). I have been using it for just over a year. Mine doesn't have the adjustable legs but if you get plastic sink drain pipes. They are a larger size on the top and a smaller size on the bottom. They are made so that the metal pipe that is coming out of the bottom of the sink to go into. The legs fit down into them (when you take the rubber feet off) and the rubber feet fit onto the bottom of the sink drain pipe. Take a 2x4 and a rubber mallet (or hammer) and tap it down until you get to just above the height you want. Then put a level on the wheel head and tap it down to level. I have mine in my up stairs shower (I taped over the drain to stop clay from going down it). With that wheel, you should be able to get schedule 80 pvc pipe (the thick pipe) to make legs. I took 400 grit sandpaper and turned it on high to get rig of those little lines. You are correct on the 7 lbs. Trying to center 8 lbs, I stopped the wheel. I can stop the wheel with 7 lbs if I push hard but I can make it work. I did do 2 5lb pieces to make a 10-ish lb vase (It didn't survive but that wasn't the wheels fault). I push the wheel up against a wall and my knees are on the front and it doesn't move on me (I am 6' and 270 lbs). I am also a left handed potter. After a year my splash pan is starting to warp and it doesn't want to stay together.
Thanks for the review. I have a high level of trust with your reviews. It is nice to see a professional potter take beginners into consideration.
Something a clay studio I used to go to had was cinderblocks. I currently have this wheel on cinderblocks to add height to it. You may have to try a few sizes to find one that works for you but roughly 3"- 6" lift will make it about the right for a standard folding chair. Bricks are also unlikely to shift or break under your wheel with regular use and if you flip one out to the side it can be a back stop for the petal so it isn't sliding away from you constantly.
OMG i missed this give away by some months! :( living in sweden and re-taking pottery again after some time off so I am thinking about buying a wheel. I am currently paying a membership at a pottery studio but I am only allowed to go once per week, which is not enough compared to the amount of practice you need at the beginning. Currently looking for a wheel and came across thiis one so this video comes in perfect taiming!! Thank you for being honest!!
Hey dude I like the way you break it down I'm extremely low and thinking about buying a wheel wasn't sure how much to spend for a beginner so I appreciate your information
Thanks so much for this review! I have been taking lessons for about a year and have become pretty obsessed with clay. I actually got a Vevor wheel for myself in February since I could only get to the studio weekly, and I wanted to be able to throw more often than that. As you said, I didn't want to drop over $1,000 for a wheel initially, so I decided to try one of these. (It's a different model than the one in the video, but basically the same thing.) I have thrown on it almost daily for the past 8 months, and it is still working as well as the day I pulled it out of the box. My 10-year-old granddaughter has also caught the 'clay bug' and has her own stash of low fire. She has already made it VERY WELL known that she wants my wheel "when I am done with it."
I agree that it is the perfect size for someone smaller. It works perfectly for her, but my back hurts from hunching over. My husband made me a small platform for it, and we put non-skid stuff on it (as well as a pegboard 'wall' so I can hang my tools). I have never experienced the tipping that you did in the video. My only other con of this style is that there is not much room behind the splash pan to put the water bucket. I had to put a small stand next to the wheel. The platform and stand make it a bit less portable and compact than I would prefer, but it has served me well so far and I am actually pleased with how durable it has been!
Great review! I set mine on bed risers and it’s perfect for my small space. Perfect.
I got one of these for $50 with gift cards and discounts. I love it for the cost. It’s giving me a chance to learn.
My husband also bought PVC caps screw them to the box and then put the feet of the wheel into those no problem with it moving
It was very simple for my husband to drill back pins onto this wheel head, which eliminated the problem of the textured wheel. This is a very good review.
I had to drill and add pins to my shimpo … no problems :) other than it took two years of procrastinating.
College art classes were a few decades ago, so I’m starting once again and truly appreciate this review and all the other videos you make. Thanks for all you do and kudos for the beautiful pottery you make.
Donte you aremy favorite potter on line for sure. You have always been open and honest and I appreciate how you teach and speak in everyday language and not pottery lingo. I am very much a newbie potter and am looking for a cost efficient wheel that still works well. I really appreciate this review! Thank you.
I just found your channel. I love your sense of humor. Information with a laugh are two of my favorite things
Love your channel! We have been looking for a wheel and this wheel looks like good starter wheel! Keep up the great videos!
Thanks for going into such great detail on all your videos. They are very helpful for those of us learning to throw.
My wife and I are new to pottery. We are learning and building our home studio at a slower pace and looking for bargains. This review is very helpful. On a personal note your work is beautiful. Your energy and humor in your videus are very fun and got us hooked as subscribers. Thanks so much.
Thanks for the review! I'll be using this as a bowling ball spinner (sanding and polishing)!
I love the information you provide. Every video, if it isn't just fun, gives really relateable information.
Great video, thank you. Looking at wheels for my home, I am a member of a pottery studio, this wheel I believe would be great when throwing cups/ mugs and bowls for sales… glad I came across your channel
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As a righty who throws lefty (don’t ask), a reversible wheel is awesome. Excellent review!
Thanks for sharing. Super tempted to try it out, but wish it had bat pins.
Thank you for your review of the vevor wheel. I have been thinking of getting this wheel. It is very informative.
Thank you for the review. I keep eyeing them to try to learn and see if I like throwing as much as hand building.
I've also been keeping an eye in Craigslist and such but mostly bring up this wheel and I'm like...I don't knwo..know...
Have to say, huge difference from your first wheel review video and this one. I was worried I wasn't going to find an cheap options as your first video most of those wheels push over a grand now. Glad to see you've added a cheaper wheel review!
Thank you for this review I'm new to pottery and this is so helpful. I've been crashing watching your videos.
I think this might be the only one of these wheels thats not exactly the same as the others. I tried several and they all had the same wheel, pedal, motor and pulley set. The only thing different is the housing. I modified mine with a bat. I tap centered it on the head and used the pin holes as a guide to *drill the Hell out of it*
These ~$200ish wheels are all the same drive system and just cobbled together from common OEM parts... like an AMC Gremlin. I doubt there was much 'design' work. This probably explains the weird 9.8" wheel head. The splash pan on mine was such a pain, because it was too small, that I took it off and just made a plastic dropcloth curtain I can hang around it from the ceiling. Mine was a different housing and $119. My favorite one had a digital panel, in addition to the pedal, where you can change direction and manually set a constant speed in 100 increments. I found that pleasant for trimming and brushing. But, the panel got wet and died.
Was looking at this one to start. Thank you for the honest review. Subscribed😊
Great review, I just started pottery and was looking at different wheels. Thanks for the info!!
Thanks for the honest opinion. I enjoy your videos (and humor). I learned on a kick wheel about 30 years ago and was going to look for one of those used. But that would be very heavy to move around! Not to mention impossible to put away! Please keep making your informative videos!
Thank you for taking the time to compare this wheel. It has been a long journey of research as a student who has discovered a love for wheel throwing. I am very thankful you took the time to test it over the course of a couple weeks, give clips and references to what you are discussing but add some humor as well. I find the shaking of the wheel in the video interesting as I haven't seen that before as silly as it sounds. I did want to ask if you could make a video on making your own colored slips or underglaze recipes. I've dipped my toes into the glaze making area but don't know much about creating those two. Thank you again for your honest review and hope the rest of your day is pleasant.
I’ve been wanting to try pottery forever! Finally made the commitment this year to try and make this a new fun hobby. Thanks for all the information and help in getting beginners started!
Great review! I’ve been thinking about getting my own wheel and this video has been super helpful thanks! :)
I love your content, and I thank you for it. I'm a beginner, and have found your content immensely helpful.
I also have an old wheel that was traded for some construction work thanks to my husband. Thanks for your review.
YES, YES, YES, & thank you for mentioning us lefties. I have the Shimpo RK Whisper (I think it’s called a Nidec) pottery wheel. It’s the one with the metal base & manual stick type lever. As a multigeneration potter & lefty, this wheel works great for me. I even called the company prior to buying it in order to make double sure the wheel would turn in the direction I needed it to go.
Thanks so much for the review. We’re trying to make space in one of our buildings so I can have a corner just for my pottery wheel, wedging table, shelves, & I’m hoping at some point to have room for a kiln. If I’m able to boot our backup riding mower to the new building, I should have room. If this happens, there’s a chance hubby will be more interested in throwing. He’ll have to have his own wheel. 🤭
FYI: I wish at least one of my two (adult) daughters had an interest in pottery throwing.
What a fantastic video! I would have loved this video when I was just getting into pottery, and I hope it really helps out some people who want to give it a try! Now I'm at the point of getting my own Pacifica wheel soon here, but back when I was unsure I was looking into these wheels. Thank you for helping out the pottery community!
been watching for over a year now and some rewatched some of your videos so many times! this review was so helpful in comparing and understanding the budget wheel i currently have. 😅
I have this wheel and to add height I bought a10 foot, 2" pvc pipe cut to three identical length sections that I then slid onto each leg of the wheel. Works like a charm.
I love that you're trying to help make ceramics more accessible!
Great review. I trust that I will fit into the “child” category at 5’4” lol. As a smaller wheel is just what I need!!
I actually just bought this one(or one similar) and so far I'm liking it. I'm a very very new potter and figured it would be great to learn on. I'm only 5'3 and 135lbs, so the size is actually perfect for me! Thank you for all your tutorials...It has taught me so so much!
Thanks for this review. I got a vevor wheel about a month ago and wish I had sooner. I put it up on wood blocks to add more height. I have had clay come off due to the texture on the wheel but I am adjusting my throwing/centering to reduce that. By comparison, the wheels in the nearby studio also have their quirks and the vevor wheel was less than 2 months of studio access. The convenience and less expense, for a hobby potter, this is definitely worth it
Your right, it would be perfect for someone who is starting out! My Bailey is heavy, but you can center up to 100 lbs., but I paid a lot for mine!
I'm amazed that it's so inexpensive! Thanks for the review.
thank you for a thorough and thoughtful review 😀. My husband and I have just started doing pottery. We joined a local studio about two months ago. Our teacher told us to watch you videos in our free time to learn more techniques and ideas.
For that specific type of splash pan, it's significantly easier to pinch the two bumps together from the inside of the pan. I used to use a Shimpo VL Light and always put it together like that.
I am sorry I missed this original video. I am just learning how to make pottery. I go to a class right now and it is hard to get into the class. I would love to learn more at home. I love watching your videos. I really like how you go into great details on when you are teaching. Thanks for that.
Thank you for the great review! I've been shopping around for something to have a home for a while and this was really helpful trying to figure out what works best!
Thank you for all of your tutorials. They are fun and I am learning a lot. I appreciate you making these videos.
hi! just started with ceramics two months ago and have been taking the steps on starting a new pottery studio in my apartment! your channel has been super helpful with your real talk on wheels and equipment! thanks so much :-)
bought the 14inch wheel.. it just arrived :-)
17:17 You have read my mind haha.
What an awesome review! Keep up :)
Started taking pottery lessons in early 2020, found your channel & then, great timing, everything closed down. Months later when things began to open I decided this was a hobby I wanted to continue and used your previous wheel recommendation video & bought a Clay Boss. Great wheel for the price. Don’t need another wheel so will pass on the give away but appreciate your videos.
My original vivor was just over 300.00 2 years ago. I have loved it with the exception of the rough wheelhead.. made the side of my left hand sore so I use bats
fantastic review. I sometimes teach wheel to kids and having this would definitely help them create much easier. I will also show this to the elementary school for their art room.
My daughter loves pottery and I want to surprise her with a wheel, I think this would be a great fit as she is just starting and still learning!
Thanks for this review -- I think it would be perfect for my 10 year old granddaughter!! Nice to hear someone I trust say it would be ok to use!
Of course you know that you can use bats without pins by sticking them down using a pad of clay. I wonder if the textured surface was designed to facilitate this?
Just brainstorming.
I was delighted to see a new video! It’s been a while. 😁
Love the Information in all of your videos, so helpful. I need to try to make planters and salsa bowls still can't without knowing how to operate a wheel. And we're saving for a kiln. Finally. Have a good day.
Thank you for an honest review.
Looks like a good option for a tryout.
Thanks for sharing. I like how you bring us a wealth of valuable information in a very entertaining fashion.
I just started throwing on the wheel and seeing your videos has helped me a lot in not only throwing but also glazing so thank you. I want to become a ceramicist and sell my work one day, you and other youtubers make me believe I can.
I had a similar wheel to this one, just with a metal box body as opposed to legs, and it was perfect for beginning in thrown pottery. It had the advantage over this Vevor that it was a bit heavier, so didn't move so easily when applying lateral pressure, and to sort out the height issue (it was very short too), I was able to just put together a couple of layers of 2x4 lumber that bolted into where the feet of the wheel went. You could do that too with this one, but make the 2x4 'platform' a triangle to contain the legs, or add dowels to fit into the legs themselves. The problem with mine was that the foot pedal wasn't as responsive- as you'd push forward you'd get nothing for a little bit and then bam it'd be turning. So the fine control of a proper wheel wasn't quite there- I guess this Vevor's pedal doesn't have that issue since you didn't mention it Dante? That's a big one for me: control. I did manage to throw 3.5kg pieces (7.7lb), although the motor struggled a little. That's probably around the upper end for these inexpensive guys. But as you said, most folks won't be looking to make things that big, so it's not an issue. I'll certainly second your review and say they're excellent starter wheels- and if you love the craft, just save up and get a Simpo or Brent when the time is right. I will say the difference between this type of wheel and my Shimpo is night and day- but the price reflects it. So for anyone new or who just likes making things occasionally, these little guys are awesome. Oh and don't pick me- I have a wheel; it should go to someone who doesn't.
Thanks for the review! I was going to a pottery studio for a bit and loved it and have been looking for an affordable wheel to have at home. Definitely going to check this one out!
So happy to see this video! I’m just getting into pottery and want to learn throwing but I can’t afford a high end wheel. I’m about to be laid off of work and want a hobby to keep me busy while I search for a new job. I appreciate a honest review because there are so many things to figure it out. But, I think I would really like this wheel! Thank you for your channel!!!
This is a really thorough review. We're planning to get a higher end wheel and kiln mid-2023, but we may grab one of these to use in the meantime.
Someday, I will have a wheel in my house. And it will likely be a cheapie, so I really appreciate these types of reviews. Thank you!
Thank you for the review. I mainly handbuild but occasionally need a wheel. This wheel seems like a great compromise.
Thank you for this amazing review. I've looked at this wheel many times out of curiousity as I'd love to get a wheel
Thanks for this review! I might consider something like this. I've only done coil and slab work up to now. Time to bump up to throwing!
Thanks for the great review, Donte! Appreciate your candidness! Cheers!
Fun! I actually had never heard of this brand. Thanks for the honest review!!
really appreciated this review, i just found your channel & this was helpful!
Thanks for the review. You help give so much info for beginners.
Interesting, I've had my wheel for about 5 months and yes, I pretty much hate that style of splash pan.
Great review. I can't afford the more expensive wheels and just couldn't quite make up my mind on getting one of these less expensive ones. I had worried that (because it was so much less expensive) that I would be throwing away a few hundred dollars on something that wouldn't work. Glad to know that it would be a good one to start with (with a table to raise it up a bit). Enjoy all your videos, especially ones like this!
Love your review. You said at the end what I was thinking all along - Great for kids! I would love to have my granddaughter by my side to learn and she could actually reach the foot pedal! (and I could pick it up from you if I'm selected :) Thank You and Thank You Vevor for this opportunity!!!
Thanks for reviewing this wheel. Was looking for a smaller one to teach grandkids on.
Great video. Been looking to get one for at home so this helped a lot
Thank you for this review! I am looking in to getting a second wheel for my two kids to use/learn on. This seems like it may be a good fit.
thank you for doing this review. I've actually been looking at this exact wheel to start practicing. I've been watching your videos for a while now and I appreciate all the details and the real talk.
Thanks for the review 👍 I had my grandkids (8 & 3 years old) they loved it😊 I centred it for them and they made some little bowls but wow what smiles I got from them 😊. Told my son Xmas is coming 😁
Been playing with moving from community studio to home. Your videos are very helpful!
Your wheel reviews are the perfect rabbit hole and I’ve changed my wheel decision multiple times based on your videos. Still trying to decide!
Thanks for helping us become better potters!
How fantastic! I just got back into pottery and have been looking into getting one for myself and my kiddos. This is a perfect and economical option! Thank you for such a thorough and unbiased review!
I love your videos :)
My health won’t allow me to use my kicking wheel much longer (OPMD), so this wheel would be a wonderful add!
Appreciate this review very much. I'm always learning so much from you. Thank you for all you do!
That is a nice wheel for beginners thank you for the honest review
Thank you for this straight and honest review. I started taking pottery class a couple months ago and I have loved watching your videos.
That is a great price would love to have one and start making some awesome stuff like you.
i'm going to start my first pottery lesson next week. this is also the first time in years i've had short nails, but learning pottery is worth it!
Grateful for you, man. Your videos are helpful, funny, and keeps me coming back for more insight. I’d watch even if it was boring… but seriously glad it’s not.
Thank you for reviewing this. I was looking at this model for myself but have yet to make that leap. I am fairly new in my pottery journey bur have been spending a lot of time at a local studio, around 8 to 12 hrs a week. I need to cut back due to my auto immune issues and the studio being busier the closer we get to the holidays. This sounds pretty close to ideal for doing a little more at home.
I was gifted one of these for my birthday and its great, used it about a year soon, and my only qualm is the foot peddle is light as dust (i added Velcro)and its a bit short so i have it on blocks(I may have a slightly different model bc my legs don't move, but cans of beans make it comfortable but unstable so i built a wooden step/tool box for it to sit on), i didnt get an apron, but i still use all the tools. I love the wheel, im also only 5'5"...and its my first wheel, and yeah the texture wears out over time on the wheel
I will add I don't have a kiln. Idk wear to get one and the price is high and it's hard to run an electric one for me being off-grid. I've only used hobby lobby clays and all I've fooled with this far is the air dry clay, I have the kiln dry but I ain't touch it yet