***Warning: This product may be harmful to a person who has a pacemaker. Serious injury or death could occur. Consult a physician before using.***
SHIMPO RK-WHISPER
SHIMPO RK-WHISPER pottery wheel includes all of the benefits of the Direct Drive Motor with a compact design.
Features
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- Drive System; direct drive DC brushless motor
- 100 lbs centering
- 12″ light alloy casting wheel-head, drilled for bat pins
- Attached foot pedal with speed lever
- Virtually quiet; no belts, no vibration
- Wheel-head acts as a banding wheel when the pedal is at stop
- Pedal stops the wheel head immediately; no belt means no extra rotation when stopped
- Higher torque; no belts
- Maintains a specific set speed when stepping away to center, even with slow speeds with 100 lbs of clay
- 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.***
| Motor | ½ HP, 400 W, AC 115V, 60 Hz |
| Speed Control | Fixed foot pedal with hand lever |
| Wheel-head Speed | 0~250 rpm |
| Wheel-head Direction | Clockwise/Counter-clockwise |
| Dimensions | 20 x 21 x 20" |
| Weight | 116 lbs |
| Ship Weight | 142 lbs |
Two-Piece Splash pan with ClipsFits
RK-Whisper and RK-10 models manufactured after 1981 and all Master Series wheels when fitted with a 12-inch Wheel-head. Both pieces of the splash pan remove quickly and easily for cleaning or when throwing larger ware. Shorter mounting bolts are required for use with our tables.
Part number: KRKC0205011 (23”L x 18” W x 5” H / 4.5 lbs.)
Suggested Retail Price: $108.00
SW-RKP-027 (ONE-PIECE SMALL)
Fits all Master Series (fitted with 12-inch wheel-head), RK-10 and some older RK-2 models. Our table may be used together with this pan as an accessory on wheels listed above (except the M-1 which does not fit a table). 19” dia. X 5” H, 4 lbs.
Part number: SW-RKP-027
Suggested Retail Price: $78.00
SW-RKP-027L (ONE-PIECE LARGE)
This pan fits all Master Series wheels except the M-1. 23” dia x 4” H, 4 lbs.
Part number: SW-RKP-027L
Suggested Retail Price: $87.00
Small Work Table (16″ L x 21.5″ W / 10 lbs.)
Solid HDPE plastic work tables which quickly attach to the RK Whisper, RK-10 Basic and Super and older RK-2 models as well as Master Series models (except the M1). The smaller table adds approximately two square feet of surface space.
Part number: BPB00165-HW
Suggested Retail Price: $126.00
Compatible with splashpan SW-RKP-027 or AC-001-2VL-A
Large Work Table (15″ L x 44″ W / 20 lbs.)
Solid HDPE plastic work tables which quickly attach to the RK Whisper, RK-10 Basic and Super and older RK-2 models as well as Master Series models (except the M1). The large table adds approximately four square feet of surface space.
Part number: BPB00160P-HW
Suggested Retail Price: $180.00
Compatible with splashpan SW-RKP-027 or AC-001-2VL-A
Ball Mill Rack Attachment
The Ball Mill Rack Attachment attaches to most NIDEC-SHIMPO wheels when used with a 12″ wheel-head. This space-saving rack will allow for variable speed milling. The rack accommodates jars from 3″ – ½” to 9″ diameter up to 10″ long. Made of heavy-duty cast iron, the unique folding feature lets you use your NIDEC-SHIMPO wheel for throwing without detaching the rack.
Features
- Heavy-duty milling; precise milling with variable speed
- Compact design; space-saving/folding design lets you use your wheel for throwing without detaching the rack
- Model construction; heavy-duty cast iron
- Heavy-duty cast iron construction
- Wheel Attachment fits on most NIDEC-SHIMPO wheels with a 12″ wheel-head
Part number: BALL-MILL
Suggested Retail Price: $595.00
Jigger Arm Attachment
The Jigger Arm Attachment is made of HEAVY-DUTY cast iron, this adjustable arm assists you in producing jiggered pieces up to 7″ – ½” high and 11″ in diameter and attaches to most NIDEC-SHIMPO wheels.
Features
- Adjustable arm assists you in producing jiggered pieces up to 7-½” high and 11″ in diameter
- Heavy-duty cast iron construction
- Wheel Attachment fits on most NIDEC-SHIMPO wheels with a 12″ wheel-head
Part number: JIG-ARM
Suggested Retail Price: $730.00
Hump Mold Throwing System
The Hump Mold Throwing System fits any SHIMPO potter’s wheels. Contact your local dealer to order.
7.5″ Plaster Plate Hump Mold
Product number: WHM7PL
Suggested Retail Price: $20.00
9″ Plaster Plate Hump Mold For Wheel
Product number: WHM9PL
Suggested Retail Price: $23.00
7.5″ Plaster Bowl Hump Mold
Product number: WHM7BL
Suggested Retail Price: $20.00
Mold Hump Adapter Bat (Fits any SHIMPO Wheel)
Product number: WHM-AD-BAT
Suggested Retail Price: $34.00
NIDEC-SHIMPO Potter’s Tools
Traditional Japanese-style pottery tools. Use these traditional Japanese-style pottery tools to enhance your throwing skills and explore new possibilities on the potter’s wheel. Chose from a variety of pottery tools that have been carefully selected for your wheel-throwing needs. Contact your local dealer to order
Contact NIDEC-SHIMPO for pricing (800) 237-7079
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VL and RK-WHISPER Pottery Wheel Promotion
All school orders in the 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES consisting of 5 or more SHIMPO VL or RK-WHISPER wheels will receive a FREE ADJUSTABLE STOOL with each wheel and FREE SHIPPING! Contact your local NIDEC-SHIMPO dealer today for more details!
