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***Warning: This product may be harmful to a person who has a pacemaker. Serious injury or death could occur. Consult a physician before using.***
The Shimpo VL-Whisper pottery wheel is the top of the line Shimpo wheel. Very powerful with very high torque at all speeds. The foot pedal is very responsive making throwing a pleasure. The VL-Whisper 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 and Benefits
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
Specifications
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
Optional Accessories:
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. See related products below to order.
***Warning: This product may be harmful to a person who has a pacemaker. Serious injury or death could occur. Consult a physician before using.***
The Shimpo VL-Whisper pottery wheel is the top of the line Shimpo wheel. Very powerful with very high torque at all speeds. The foot pedal is very responsive making throwing a pleasure. The VL-Whisper 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 and Benefits
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
Specifications
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
Optional Accessories:
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. See related products below to order.