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Looking for a used pottery's wheel
My wife is taking her 2nd set of classes in pottery & I'd like to find a
used wheel for her to use at home. Can anyone suggest a good source for such equipment, either via mail order (especially with a web site) or in the Pacific Northwest (we're in Seattle). Any suggestions as to brand/model for a home use wheel would also be appreciated. I'm also wondering if anyone has ever built one of these themselves. Seems like a fairly straightforward machine, motor with foot controller, turntable, splashpan, 3 legs and a base to hold it all together. Maybe you could buy the turntable/bearing bits, add a motor & construct the rest? I found a plan for a kickwheel online, but nothing powered. TIA Dan |
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Looking for a used pottery's wheel
Hi Dan,
Most local pottery supply stores have a bulletin for the purpose of buying and selling used equipment. I know nothing about the Seattle area, but see if you can find a local pottery store and give them a call to see if they know of anything available! Used pottery equipment can be a challenge to find, as there are always new students looking for a deal. Good Luck! Anna Dan wrote: My wife is taking her 2nd set of classes in pottery & I'd like to find a used wheel for her to use at home. Can anyone suggest a good source for such equipment, either via mail order (especially with a web site) or in the Pacific Northwest (we're in Seattle). Any suggestions as to brand/model for a home use wheel would also be appreciated. I'm also wondering if anyone has ever built one of these themselves. Seems like a fairly straightforward machine, motor with foot controller, turntable, splashpan, 3 legs and a base to hold it all together. Maybe you could buy the turntable/bearing bits, add a motor & construct the rest? I found a plan for a kickwheel online, but nothing powered. TIA Dan |
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Looking for a used pottery's wheel
Your area (and Oregon if you are willing to take the drive) is a good area
for picking up secondhand pottery equipment. You can do a search on EBay local to your area. One that is a "pick up only" item is going to be cheaper if you find it when you are the only one interested. Right now there is one like that available but in NY. As Anna stated check with your local pottery studios/schools/newspapers. I personally liked my shimpo whisper very much and it was under 600 (I will have to dig up where I ordered from if you are interested in going that route because at other places it is more expensive). Hope you find it soon! Donna "Dan" wrote in message . .. My wife is taking her 2nd set of classes in pottery & I'd like to find a used wheel for her to use at home. Can anyone suggest a good source for such equipment, either via mail order (especially with a web site) or in the Pacific Northwest (we're in Seattle). Any suggestions as to brand/model for a home use wheel would also be appreciated. I'm also wondering if anyone has ever built one of these themselves. Seems like a fairly straightforward machine, motor with foot controller, turntable, splashpan, 3 legs and a base to hold it all together. Maybe you could buy the turntable/bearing bits, add a motor & construct the rest? I found a plan for a kickwheel online, but nothing powered. TIA Dan |
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Looking for a used pottery's wheel
DKat wrote:
Your area (and Oregon if you are willing to take the drive) is a good area for picking up secondhand pottery equipment. You can do a search on EBay local to your area. One that is a "pick up only" item is going to be cheaper if you find it when you are the only one interested. Right now there is one like that available but in NY. As Anna stated check with your local pottery studios/schools/newspapers. I personally liked my shimpo whisper very much and it was under 600 (I will have to dig up where I ordered from if you are interested in going that route because at other places it is more expensive). Hope you find it soon! Donna Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Seattle does have a good pottery place, with some used items http://www.seattlepotterysupply.com/...egory_Code=USW I'm fairly familiar with machinery, having done a lot of wood & metal working, advanced car repairs, even some watch and clock making, and having bought the equipment for these pursuits, and I gotta say these wheels seem pretty steep for the simple devices they are. I guess it's a function of their relatively low production. Wonder when the Chinese are going to start making them? ;-) Dan |
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