SHIMPO VL WHISPER POTTERY WHEEL WITH SPLASH PAN
Includes Sheffield's Exclusive Extra Heavy-Duty Packing
and Free Shipping to Most locations in the Lower 48
SHIMPO HOLIDAY PROMO IS ON!
Order RK-Whisper or VL-Whisper and get a $40 gift certificate to Sheffield Pottery. Order a VL-Lite and get a $30 gift certificate. Promo runs till December 31st 2023. Gift Certificate will be emailed to you shortly after your wheel ships out to you.
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!
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!
Features of the Nidec Shimpo VL-Whisper
-100 lbs centering
-14" wheel-head
-0 - 250 rpm -Adjustable legs ›Legs can be removed for storage or tabletop use -Incredibly 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 100lbs of clay -5 year warranty
 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 this Shimpo wheel is the quietest wheel in the potter's wheel market. It's a
quiet that must be heard to be believed! If you are looking for something that offers maximum torque, check out the Shimpo VL-Lite pottery wheel.
***This product may be harmful to a person who has a pacemaker. Serious injury or death could occur. Consult a physician before using.*** ***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.***
VL-Whisper Potter's Wheel
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Brushless DC Motor
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Smooth, quiet, powerful, no maintenance
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Electronic Controller
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Maintains desired speed under all load conditions
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Broad Speed Range
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Allows optimum speed under all load conditions
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Reversibility
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Accommodates left and right hand users
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Built-in Breaker
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Motor is protected from overload
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Remote Foot Pedal & Adjustable Height
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Accommodate all throwing positions
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Wheel-head Turns Freely At 0 RPM
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14" light alloy casting, drilled for bat-pins
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Two-piece Splash Pan
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Completes the package
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Warranty
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5-year
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VL-Whisper Potter's Wheel
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Motor
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½ HP, 400 W, AC 115V, 60 Hz
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Drive System
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Direct drive DC brushless motor
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Speed Control
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Remote foot pedal
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Wheel-head Speed
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0~250 rpm
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Wheel-head Direction
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Clockwise/Counter-clockwise
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Centering
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100 lbs.
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Wheel-head
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14" light alloy casting, drilled for bat-pins
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Dimensions
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23 1/8 x 27 1/2 x 22 ¾"
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Ship Weight
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135 lbs.
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MOTOR: 1/2 HP, 400 W, AC 115V, 60 Hz
DRIVE SYSTEM: Direct Drive DC Brushless Motor
SPEED CONTROL: Remote Foot Pedal
WHEELHEAD SPEED: 0~250 rpm
WHEELHEAD DIRECTION: Clockwise/Counter-Clockwise
CENTERING: 100 lbs.
WHEELHEAD: 14 inch light alloy casting, drilled for bat pins
DIMENSION: 23 1/8 x 27 1/2 x 22 3/4"
SHIP WEIGHT: 135 lbs.
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