***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 VL-WHISPER
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
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- Direct drive system; DC brushless motor
- 100 lbs centering
- 14″ light alloy casting wheel-head, drilled for bat-pins
- Adjustable legs
- Legs can be removed for storage or tabletop use
- 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 | Remote foot pedal |
| Wheel-head Speed | 0~250 rpm |
| Wheel-head Direction | Clockwise/Counter-clockwise |
| Dimensions | 23 1/8 x 27 1/2 x 22 ¾” |
| Weight | 120 lbs |
| Ship Weight | 147 lbs |
SHIMPO VL-WHISPER Extension Legs
The SHIMPO VL-WHISPER Extension Legs raise your wheel 35″ to 37″ allowing you to stand while you throw. The curved design is incredibly stable. This product is solely meant for the VL-Whisper potter’s wheel, and not compatible with any other model. The legs are heavy gauge, powder-coated steel. Contact your local dealer to order.
Product number: EXT-LEG-SET-VLW
Suggested Retail Price: $230.00
2-Piece Splashpan 19″ (snap with flaps)
*Fits all SHIMPO wheels except RK-2’s, Bantam & Aspire
Part number: AC-001-2VL-A
Suggested Retail Price: $69.00
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!
