{"product_id":"shimpo-vl-whisper-pottery-wheel-with-free-stools-educational-promo","title":"Shimpo VL Whisper Pottery Wheel With Free Stools: Educational Promo","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 90, 213);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShimpo VL Whisper Pottery Wheel With Free Stools: Educational Promo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 90, 213);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet a free Shimpo Adjustable Leg stool with Each Wheel for Schools and Teaching Studios Only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 90, 213); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMinimum order is 5 wheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 90, 213);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping to most locations in the lower 48!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shimpo VL Whisper (Nidec-Shimpo VL-Whisper) is a quiet, direct-drive electric pottery wheel with a 1\/2 HP (400 W) brushless motor, 100 lbs of centering capacity, a 14\" wheel head and a 0-250 rpm speed range.\u003c\/strong\u003e It runs on a standard 115V household outlet, has removable legs for tabletop or storage use, includes a two-piece splash pan, and carries a 5-year Shimpo warranty. It suits home studios, classrooms and production potters who want a strong wheel without motor or belt noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShimpo VL Whisper specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMotor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2 HP, 400 W, AC 115V, 60 Hz, single phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDrive system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect drive, DC brushless motor (no belts)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCurrent draw\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7 A no load, 9.0 A with load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCentering capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWheel head\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\" light alloy casting, drilled for bat pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0-250 rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDirection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClockwise and counterclockwise (reversible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpeed control\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote foot pedal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 1\/8\" x 27 1\/2\" x 22 3\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 lbs (147 lbs shipping)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShipping box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\" x 30\" x 27\", ships by truck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSplash pan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-piece, included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOverload protection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in breaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrushless DC direct-drive motor.\u003c\/strong\u003e A beltless, magnet-driven, electronically controlled motor that is smooth, powerful and maintenance free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery quiet.\u003c\/strong\u003e No belts and no vibration, so the wheel is close to silent while you throw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds your set speed.\u003c\/strong\u003e The electronic controller keeps the speed you set under load, even at slow speeds with 100 lbs of clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStops instantly.\u003c\/strong\u003e With no belt, the wheel head stops as soon as the pedal returns to stop, with no extra rotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoubles as a banding wheel.\u003c\/strong\u003e The wheel head turns freely by hand at 0 rpm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReversible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Works for left-handed and right-handed potters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable, adjustable legs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Take the legs off to store the wheel or use it on a tabletop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Potter throwing standing at a Shimpo VL Whisper pottery wheel on extension legs\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/potter-throwing-standing-shimpo-vl-whisper.jpg?v=1684319652\" style=\"float: right; margin: 0 0 10px 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VL Whisper combines the direct-drive technology of Shimpo's RK-Whisper with the popular layout of Shimpo's Velocity wheels. It was the second model in Shimpo's Whisper series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShimpo VL Whisper vs RK-Whisper vs VL-Lite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eVL-Whisper\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eRK-Whisper\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eVL-Lite\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDrive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect drive, brushless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect drive, brushless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelt driven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMotor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2 HP, 400 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2 HP, 400 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCentering capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWheel head\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpeed control\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote foot pedal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed foot pedal with hand lever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote foot pedal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e116 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the VL-Whisper for the larger 14\" wheel head, the remote pedal and removable legs. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sheffield-pottery.com\/products\/shimpo-rk-whisper-potters-wheel-srkw\"\u003eShimpo RK-Whisper\u003c\/a\u003e has the same motor in a compact body with a fixed pedal and hand lever. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sheffield-pottery.com\/products\/shimpo-vl-lite-wheel-with-splash-pan-svll\"\u003eShimpo VL-Lite\u003c\/a\u003e is a lighter, belt-driven wheel for smaller work (up to 25 lbs of clay) at a lower price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quiet is the Shimpo VL Whisper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the quietest wheels you can buy. The direct-drive brushless motor has no belts and produces no vibration, so there is no belt or motor whine while you throw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the Shimpo VL Whisper and the VL-Lite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VL Whisper is the stronger wheel. It has a 400 W direct-drive motor that centers up to 100 lbs on a 14\" wheel head. The VL-Lite has a 100 W belt-driven motor that centers up to 25 lbs on a 12\" wheel head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the VL Whisper and the RK-Whisper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth use the same 1\/2 HP direct-drive motor and center 100 lbs. The VL Whisper has a 14\" wheel head, a remote foot pedal and removable legs. The RK-Whisper has a 12\" wheel head and a fixed foot pedal with a hand lever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I throw standing up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sheffield-pottery.com\/products\/extension-leg-set-for-shimpo-vl-whisper-wheel-shextlegs\"\u003eoptional leg extension set\u003c\/a\u003e raises the wheel to a standing height of 35-37\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it work with bats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 14\" wheel head is drilled for bat pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I throw platters wider than the splash pan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The leg extension set raises the wheel head above the splash pan to make room for wider pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat power does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standard 115V, 60 Hz household outlet. The wheel draws up to 9.0 A under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShimpo covers the VL Whisper with a 5-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Shimpo VL Whisper pottery wheel with legs removed for storage\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/vl_whisper-storage.jpg?v=1684319673\" style=\"float: right; margin: 0 0 10px 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacemaker warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e this product may be harmful to a person who has a pacemaker. Serious injury or death could occur. Consult a physician before using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidic clays:\u003c\/strong\u003e highly acidic clays can damage the surface of the aluminum wheel head and cause premature oxidation and pitting. Use a bat between the wheel head and the clay whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cXJ82yntfa0\" title=\"Shimpo VL Whisper pottery wheel video\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimpo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67105167016307,"sku":"SVLW-DS","price":1719.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/Screenshot_38_88f09004-42c8-4297-85ad-97b9c6089488.png?v=1791876809","url":"https:\/\/www.sheffield-pottery.com\/products\/shimpo-vl-whisper-pottery-wheel-with-free-stools-educational-promo","provider":"Sheffield Pottery Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}