{"product_id":"shimpo-rk-whisper-pottery-ship-direct","title":"Shimpo Rk-Whisper - Ship Direct","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"abz-seo-product\"\u003eNidec SHIMPO RK-WHISPER Potters Wheel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"abz-seo-product\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/shimpo-5-year-warranty_651a31b1-5441-4a60-893d-ad9fe5d59efc.jpg?v=1684319409\" alt=\"shimpo wheels-5-year-warranty\"\u003eRK-Whisper Potter's Wheel :\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNOW WITH SHEFFIELD POTTERY EXCLUSIVE HEAVY DUTY PACKAGING \u003cbr\u003eIncludes Splash Pan and bat pins.\u003cbr\u003eWe wrap the box with 1\" thick industrial cardboard to prevent shipping damage!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll 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!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAt just 30 decibels, the sound level is actually characterized as that of a whisper or rustling leaves: For comparison, ambient noise in a library is 40 db, normal speaking is 60db.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior of the RK-Whisper resembles the old RK-10 ring-cone wheels, but that’s where the similarities end! This new wheel features a brushless DC motor and direct drive (no belts) 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” wheel-head and two-piece splash pan are included as standard features. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/WOMAN-THROWING_20-POTTERY-ON_20-SHIMPO-RK-WHISPER-WHEEL.jpg?v=1684319426\" alt=\"woman throwing pottery on Shimpo RK-Whisper potters wheel\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSHIMPO RK-WHISPER pottery wheel includes all of the benefits of the Direct Drive Motor with a compact design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"abz-seo-product\"\u003eFeatures of the RK-Whisper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrive System; direct drive DC brushless motor\u003cbr\u003e100 lbs centering \u003cbr\u003e12″ light alloy casting wheel-head, drilled for bat pins \u003cbr\u003eAttached foot pedal with speed lever\u003cbr\u003eIncrediby quiet; no belts, no vibration \u003cbr\u003eWheel-head acts as a banding wheel when the pedal is at stop \u003cbr\u003ePedal stops the wheel head immediately; no belt means no extra rotation when stopped \u003cbr\u003eHigher torque; no belts\u003cbr\u003eMaintains a specific set speed when stepping away to center, even with slow speeds with 100 lbs of clay \u003cbr\u003e5 year warranty \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BJHv4nJVH9Q\" height=\"315\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Staff Pick-\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"There are some really great things about this wheel that really like. When you get a new wheel, one of the first instructions in the manual is to level it. Well., most wheels do not include a way to do this. The RK, however, has leveling feet built in!.\u003cbr\u003eThe small foot print the wheel is nice and the generous shelf the is part of the splash pan affords enough space for your throwing tools and water.\u003cbr\u003eThe wheel features the same super quiet motor as the VL-Whisper: and it really is whisper quiet which makes for such a nice throwing experience whether alone or in a busy studio with a lot of wheels going.\u003cbr\u003eNote that the RK whisper does have a slightly smaller wheel head than the VL, but that doesn't really matter because most of us us bats. It has standard 10\" pins so you can go as big as your biggest bat!\u003cbr\u003eThe wheel has a speed control pedal attached on the right side, but the great thing is the hand operated speed control (like a stick shift). With most wheels, you are going to have one foot on the pedal and the other on the floor: this makes you physically uncentered to some extent. By using the \"stick shift\", you are able to both of your feet flat on the floor making for a more ergonomic approach to the wheel.\u003cbr\u003eI also find that people mess around with their wheel speed too much. With the hand operated control, it tames that a lot: you simply set it pretty fast for centering, pull it back a bit for pulling walls, back a bit more for finishing. Taking out the variable of the speed always changing will always help you throw better!\u003cbr\u003eThere is always talk of the Shimpo Whisper wheels not having enough torque. That is potentially true if you want to center 100 pounds or clay at a time. However, to throw big ware, generally what you would do is to throw a 10 pound bowl and then begin to coil build. So the torque really is not an issue. In fact, for coil-building, one thing you want is a free-spinning wheel head and the Shimpo Whisper wheels are the only wheels on the market that will free spin when in the pedal off position. (Note: it does not free spin fast like a Shimpo banding wheel, but enough that you can do the hand driven coil-building techniques.\u003cbr\u003eSo all in all, a really great wheel with classic styling, and coming in a little less expensive that other pro wheels, it's a great wheel and a great value!\" -Tim\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: initial; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia,;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***This product may be harmful to a person who has a pacemaker. Serious injury or death could occur. Consult a physician before using.***\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #777777;\" open=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e***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.***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan color=\"#953734\" style=\"color: #953734;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"responsive-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"85%\" summary=\"A list of specifications for the VL-Whisper potter's wheel\" class=\"specs\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\" scope=\"col\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eRK-Whisper Potter's Wheel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eBrushless DC Motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eSmooth, quiet, powerful, no maintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"altrow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eElectronic Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eMaintains desired speed under all load conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eBroad Speed Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eAllows optimum speed under all load conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"altrow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eReversibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eAccommodates left and right hand users\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eBuilt-in Breaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eMotor is protected from overload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"altrow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eFixed Foot Pedal w\/ Hand Lever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eCompact design saves space\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eWheel-head Turns Freely At 0 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eServes as a banding wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"altrow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eTwo-piece Splash Pan w\/ Built-in Table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eCompletes the package\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003e5-year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"85%\" summary=\"A list of specifications for the VL-Whisper potter's wheel\" class=\"specs\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eMotor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003e½ HP, 400 W, AC 115V, 60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"altrow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eDrive System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eDirect drive DC brushless motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eSpeed Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eFixed foot pedal with hand lever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"altrow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eWheel-head Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003e0~250 rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eWheel-head Direction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eClockwise\/Counter-clockwise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"altrow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eCentering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003e100 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eWheel-head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003e12\" light alloy casting, drilled for bat pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"altrow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003e20 x 21 x 20\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eShip Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003e135 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/shimpo-rk-whisper-potters-wheel-side.jpg?v=1684384927\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/information_char.jpg?v=1732825399\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shimpo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52543694897523,"sku":"SRKW-DS","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sheffield-pottery.com\/products\/shimpo-rk-whisper-pottery-ship-direct","provider":"Sheffield Pottery Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}