Thank you! I've been so curious about these cheap wheels but don't want to risk the money. The screws are socket heads, usually 1/4" in the US. Plus 1/4" wingnuts for easy removal/installation.
I like the pockets you have by the window. I found some at IKEA here in California. But I can't figure out a way to attach them to my table. What did you use?
Hi, that tiny motor is going to burn out quickly if this wheel is used for large pots. It strains when centring, groaning like an old buffalo. Looks to be a good little wheel for hobby potters though
This one is actually not very noisy. Wilol it last as long as a Shimpo? Probably not. But you can buy 10 of them for the price of a Shimpo, Bret or Skutt :-)
@@deMibPottery definitely a bargain. I was impressed with the results you got (surprised when you started with such a big lump of clay after seeing the underside of the wheel)but the poor motor did look very small so I wasn't surprised it struggled at first.
I’ve been using this exact wheel almost daily for 7 months (typically throw things with 500g-10lbs) - Still works great. Sure, it has its own intricacies and isn’t as smooth as a shimpo but you get used to it. For the price of it.. I have no complaints.
$2000+ I guess if you want to become professional then the investment is worth it. Because you obviously have a business bringing in funds. Until then a cheaper version is absolutely fine
Thank you! I've been so curious about these cheap wheels but don't want to risk the money.
The screws are socket heads, usually 1/4" in the US. Plus 1/4" wingnuts for easy removal/installation.
Thanks 🙏
Great to see you back. Do you think one could buy some pipe to make longer legs for the wheel? How did you raise it?
I raised to the max height and put it on a box. But I think its too light for longer legs so probably need a more solid stand
I saw someone mention that they’d used bed risers under neath the feet and it helped. Perhaps worth looking into.
I like the pockets you have by the window. I found some at IKEA here in California. But I can't figure out a way to attach them to my table. What did you use?
I got them in Ikea too including the stick to hang them
Hi, that tiny motor is going to burn out quickly if this wheel is used for large pots. It strains when centring, groaning like an old buffalo.
Looks to be a good little wheel for hobby potters though
This one is actually not very noisy. Wilol it last as long as a Shimpo? Probably not. But you can buy 10 of them for the price of a Shimpo, Bret or Skutt :-)
@@deMibPottery definitely a bargain. I was impressed with the results you got (surprised when you started with such a big lump of clay after seeing the underside of the wheel)but the poor motor did look very small so I wasn't surprised it struggled at first.
I’ve been using this exact wheel almost daily for 7 months (typically throw things with 500g-10lbs) - Still works great. Sure, it has its own intricacies and isn’t as smooth as a shimpo but you get used to it. For the price of it.. I have no complaints.
@@clayerickson5074 fantastic 👍
Top wheel!!!!!
Not quite but it works :-)
$2000+ I guess if you want to become professional then the investment is worth it. Because you obviously have a business bringing in funds. Until then a cheaper version is absolutely fine
If you can afford it then I do reccomend the big brand wheels