Shimpo Pottery Wheels
Electric pottery wheel
Electric pottery wheel used to form wet clay.
Electric pottery wheel used to form wet clay.
Required Badge
No badges are required to use this machine.
Suitable Materials
- Clay
- Exterior Plywood
Process
- Forming
- Turning
Machine Locations
| Makerspace | Facility | Make | Model | Work area | Number of machines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Making Centre | Ceramics Studio | Shimpo Pottery Wheel | Nidec Whisper-T | MODEL: WHISPER – T MOTOR OUTPUT: 1/3 HP, 300W MOTOR INPUT: AC230/240V, 50Hz / 60Hz, 5 Amp DRIVE SYSTEM: Direct Drive DC Brushless Motor SPEED CONTROL: Remote Foot Pedal cord 2 Meters, with adjustable foot pressure sensitivity WHEELHEAD SPEED : 0 – 250rpm WHEELHEAD DIRECTION: Clockwise/Counter-Clockwise, electronic switch to change direction CENTERING CAPACITY: 40kg (88 LBS.) WHEELHEAD: 30cm (12 inch) alloy casting. DIMENSION: 750 x 572 x 275 to 580 adjustable (width length height) WEIGHT: 53kg | 4 |