Choosing Your Pottery Wheel

NIDEC-SHIMPO has a variety of Pottery Wheels that can suit all of your needs. Which pottery model is right for me?

SHIMPO RK-3E
✅ Direct Drive
◻ Belt Driven
✅ Stationary
◻ Portable

SHIMPO RK-3D
✅ Direct Drive
◻ Belt Driven
✅ Stationary
◻ Portable

SHIMPO WHISPER-T
✅ Direct Drive
◻ Belt Driven
✅ Stationary
◻ Portable

SHIMPO RK-55
◻ Direct Drive
✅ Belt Driven
✅ Stationary
✅ Portable

SHIMPO RK-5T/RK-5TF
◻ Direct Drive
✅ Belt Driven
◻ Stationary
✅ Portable

Questions to ask yourself…

How much space is in my studio?
How large will I be throwing?
Will I have a permanent designated space or will I need to move the wheel or wheels?
Will I want to alter thrown forms on my wheel after throwing?
Will I want to use my wheel to throw standing?
Will I want to have a portable wheel for demonstrating or teaching purposes?
Will I need a wheel for handicap accessibility?
How much money do I want to spend?
There are so many choices; we want you to make the right decision while investing!