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Shimpo Potter's Wheels

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Shimpo Aspire
Shimpo Aspire
 		 
Tabletop potter's wheel. Its lightweight, compact design makes it easily portable; and yet its 20-lb centering capacity makes it a permanent addition to any studio or classroom. Motor is 100W DC. Speed controlled with Lever Handle. 7" alloy wheelhead with bat pins. Wheelhead speed is 0-230 rpm. Wheel direction is ccw and cw (must be ordered accordingly). 20" L x 14.5" W x 9" H. Comes with two bats (9.75") and a one-piece splash pan. Warranty is 5 years. Ship Wt. is 25 lbs.
Price: $670.00
Shimpo Aspire with Foot Pedal
Shimpo Aspire with Foot Pedal
 		 
Tabletop potter's wheel. Its lightweight, compact design makes it easily portable; and yet its 20-lb centering capacity makes it a permanent addition to any studio or classroom. Motor is 100W DC. Speed controlled with Lever Handle. 7" alloy wheelhead with bat pins. Wheelhead speed is 0-230 rpm. Wheel direction is ccw and cw (must be ordered accordingly). 20" L x 14.5" W x 9" H. Comes with two bats (9.75") and a one-piece splash pan. Warranty is 5 years. Ship Wt. is 25 lbs.
Price: $755.00
Shimpo RK-Whisper
Shimpo RK-Whisper
 		 
The RK-Whisper represents the next generation of potter's wheels. Responsive, high torque at all speeds, powerful and quiet. Not just quiet, but QUIET! This wheel is by far the quietest on the market; you can actually throw and hear yourself think at the same time...The exterior of the RK-Whisper resembles the RK-10, but that's where the similarities end! This new wheel features a brushless DC motor and direct drive (no belt) system. The motor is electronically controlled and operated by a fixed foot pedal and hand lever. It's reversible, and the steel body is durable under all conditions. A 12" alloy wheelhead and two-piece splashpan are included as standard features. 1/2 HP, 400 W, AC 115V, 60 Hz. 0-250 rpm. Centers 100 lbs. Wheelhead is drilled for bat pins. 20" x 21" x 20". Warranty is 5 years. Ship Wt. is 135 lbs.
Price: $1680.00
Shimpo VL-Lite
Shimpo VL-Lite
 		 
Designed with the potter in mind, the VL-Lite is a belt-driven lightweight wheel. "Lite" enough to carry yet sturdy enough to throw on. Featuring a remote pedal, two-piece splashpan, workspace, 100-watt reversible motor, an automatic belt-tensioning system and a "Lite" price. 1/2 hp, 0-250 rpm. Centers 25 lbs. Wheelhead is 12" alloy with bat-pins. 22" x 28" x 21". 51 lbs. Warranty is 5 years. Ship Wt. is 84 lbs.
Price: $1025.00
Shimpo VL-Whisper
Shimpo VL-Whisper
 		 
The superior technology of Shimpo's RK-Whisper potter's wheel and the popular features of Shimpo's Velocity V75 potter's wheel have been combined to create the second model in Shimpo's Whisper series potter's wheels: the VL-Whisper. Responsive, high torque at all speeds, powerful and we can now say the quietest wheel in the potter's wheel market. It's a "quiet" that must be heard to be believed! 1/2 HP, 400 W, AC 115V, 60 Hz, Direct Drive DC Brushless Reversable Motor. Remote Foot Pedal. 0-250 rpm. Centers 100 lbs. 14 inch light alloy wheelhead drilled for bat pins. Splash pan included. 23 1/8" x 27.5" x 22.75". Warranty is 5 years. Ship Wt. 135 lbs.
Price: $1840.00