{"product_id":"shimpo-vl-whisper-pottery-wheel-sd","title":"Shimpo VL Whisper - Ship Direct","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"abz-seo-product\"\u003eSHIMPO VL WHISPER POTTERY WHEEL WITH SPLASH PAN\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"abz-seo-product\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Sheffield's Exclusive Extra Heavy-Duty Packing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"abz-seo-product\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand Free Shipping to Most locations in the Lower 48\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHIMPO 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\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\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"abz-seo-product\"\u003eFeatures of the Nidec Shimpo VL-Whisper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"abz-seo-product\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"potter throwing standing with Shimpo V:-whisper\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/potter-throwing-standing-shimpo-vl-whisper.jpg?v=1684319652\" style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; color: #303847; float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; color: #303847;\"\u003e-100 lbs centering\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-14\" wheel-head \u003cbr\u003e-0 - 250 rpm \u003cbr\u003e-Adjustable legs ›Legs can be removed for storage or tabletop use \u003cbr\u003e-Incredibly quiet; no belts, no vibration\u003cbr\u003e-Wheel-head acts as a banding wheel when the pedal is at stop \u003cbr\u003e-Pedal stops the wheel head immediately; no belt means no extra rotation when stopped\u003cbr\u003e-Higher torque; no belts \u003cbr\u003e-Maintains a specific set speed when stepping away to center, even with slow speeds with 100lbs of clay \u003cbr\u003e-5 year warranty \u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Shimpo wheels 5 year warrany\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/shimpo-5-year-warranty_651a31b1-5441-4a60-893d-ad9fe5d59efc.jpg?v=1684319409\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 \u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial; letter-spacing: 0px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVL-Whisper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial; letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cXJ82yntfa0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"shimpo vl-whisper legs off for easy storage\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/vl_whisper-storage.jpg?v=1684319673\" style=\"float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;\"\u003eResponsive, 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 \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003equ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eiet\u003c\/span\u003e that must be heard to be believed! If you are looking for something that offers maximum torque, check out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sheffield-pottery.myshopify.com\/products\/shimpo-vl-lite-wheel-with-splash-pan-svll\"\u003eShimpo VL-Lite pottery wheel\u003c\/a\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 open=\"\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #777777;\"\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 class=\"responsive-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"specs\" summary=\"A list of specifications for the VL-Whisper potter's wheel\" width=\"85%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eVL-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;\"\u003eRemote Foot Pedal \u0026amp; Adjustable Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #0000cd; letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt;\"\u003eAccommodate all throwing positions\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;\"\u003e14\" 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;\"\u003eTwo-piece Splash Pan\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 style=\"height: 195.938px;\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"specs\" summary=\"A list of specifications for the VL-Whisper potter's wheel\" width=\"85%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 205); letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eVL-Whisper Potter's Wheel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 205); letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMotor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 205); letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e½ HP, 400 W, AC 115V, 60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\" class=\"altrow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 205); letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDrive System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 205); letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDirect drive DC brushless motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 205); letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSpeed Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 205); letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eRemote foot pedal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\" class=\"altrow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 205); letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWheel-head Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 205); letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e0~250 rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 205); letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWheel-head Direction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 205); letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eClockwise\/Counter-clockwise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\" class=\"altrow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 205); letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCentering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 205); letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e100 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 205); letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWheel-head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 205); letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e14\" light alloy casting, drilled for bat-pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\" class=\"altrow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 205); letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 205); letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e23 1\/8 x 27 1\/2 x 22 ¾\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 205); letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eShip Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 205); letter-spacing: 0pt; word-spacing: 0pt; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e135 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BJHv4nJVH9Q\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/information_char.jpg?v=1732825399\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimpo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52543691063667,"sku":"SVLW-DS","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sheffield-pottery.com\/products\/shimpo-vl-whisper-pottery-wheel-sd","provider":"Sheffield Pottery Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}