Shimpo VL Whisper Pottery Wheel

$1,559.00
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SHIMPO VL-WHISPER pottery wheel uses an exceptional Direct Drive motor. The Direct Drive motor is a brushless, beltless motor that operates on a magnet system and is electronically controlled. As a result, the motor is EXTREMELY quiet!

Features

  • Direct drive system; DC brushless motor

    1. 100 lbs centering

    2. 14″ light alloy casting wheel-head, drilled for bat-pins

    3. Adjustable legs

    4. Legs can be removed for storage or tabletop use

    5. Virtually quiet; no belts, no vibration

    6. Wheel-head acts as a banding wheel when the pedal is at stop

    7. Pedal stops the wheel head immediately; no belt means no extra rotation when stopped

    8. Higher torque; no belts

    9. Maintains a specific set speed when stepping away to center, even with slow speeds with 100 lbs of clay

    10. 5 year warranty

***Warning: The use of high acidic clays can be damaging to the surface of the aluminum wheel head, and may cause pre-mature oxidation, and pitting. We encourage the use of a bat between the surface of the aluminum wheel head, and the clay whenever possible.***

Motor½ HP, 400 W, AC 115V, 60 Hz

Speed ControlRemote foot pedal

Wheel-head Speed0~250 rpm

Wheel-head DirectionClockwise/Counter-clockwise

Dimensions23 1/8 x 27 1/2 x 22 ¾”

Weight120 lbsShip Weight147 lbs

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SHIMPO VL-WHISPER pottery wheel uses an exceptional Direct Drive motor. The Direct Drive motor is a brushless, beltless motor that operates on a magnet system and is electronically controlled. As a result, the motor is EXTREMELY quiet!

Features

  • Direct drive system; DC brushless motor

    1. 100 lbs centering

    2. 14″ light alloy casting wheel-head, drilled for bat-pins

    3. Adjustable legs

    4. Legs can be removed for storage or tabletop use

    5. Virtually quiet; no belts, no vibration

    6. Wheel-head acts as a banding wheel when the pedal is at stop

    7. Pedal stops the wheel head immediately; no belt means no extra rotation when stopped

    8. Higher torque; no belts

    9. Maintains a specific set speed when stepping away to center, even with slow speeds with 100 lbs of clay

    10. 5 year warranty

***Warning: The use of high acidic clays can be damaging to the surface of the aluminum wheel head, and may cause pre-mature oxidation, and pitting. We encourage the use of a bat between the surface of the aluminum wheel head, and the clay whenever possible.***

Motor½ HP, 400 W, AC 115V, 60 Hz

Speed ControlRemote foot pedal

Wheel-head Speed0~250 rpm

Wheel-head DirectionClockwise/Counter-clockwise

Dimensions23 1/8 x 27 1/2 x 22 ¾”

Weight120 lbsShip Weight147 lbs

SHIMPO VL-WHISPER pottery wheel uses an exceptional Direct Drive motor. The Direct Drive motor is a brushless, beltless motor that operates on a magnet system and is electronically controlled. As a result, the motor is EXTREMELY quiet!

Features

  • Direct drive system; DC brushless motor

    1. 100 lbs centering

    2. 14″ light alloy casting wheel-head, drilled for bat-pins

    3. Adjustable legs

    4. Legs can be removed for storage or tabletop use

    5. Virtually quiet; no belts, no vibration

    6. Wheel-head acts as a banding wheel when the pedal is at stop

    7. Pedal stops the wheel head immediately; no belt means no extra rotation when stopped

    8. Higher torque; no belts

    9. Maintains a specific set speed when stepping away to center, even with slow speeds with 100 lbs of clay

    10. 5 year warranty

***Warning: The use of high acidic clays can be damaging to the surface of the aluminum wheel head, and may cause pre-mature oxidation, and pitting. We encourage the use of a bat between the surface of the aluminum wheel head, and the clay whenever possible.***

Motor½ HP, 400 W, AC 115V, 60 Hz

Speed ControlRemote foot pedal

Wheel-head Speed0~250 rpm

Wheel-head DirectionClockwise/Counter-clockwise

Dimensions23 1/8 x 27 1/2 x 22 ¾”

Weight120 lbsShip Weight147 lbs

Please note: All clay over 50lbs, all large or heavy equipment including wheels, kilns or large quality purchase are subject to be changed to be for store pick up only, or set up for local delivery with additional charges. 

If you would like to place a large volume order or equipment order. Please contact us directly to get accurate shipping rates. 

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