Ryleigh

Finally got the new belts and it was definitely the issue! I read that you can still throw with broken belts but it was messing me up big time so I don’t recommend.

I don’t mind making mistakes because that’s where you learn, but man is it frustrating when the changes don’t help! (Especially when you have people waiting on you.) I haven’t notice any kind of change in sound with the wheel which is why I assumed it was my doing even though my throwing was fine till it suddenly wasn’t. I just ordered the new belts so hopefully they’re in soon and I can give you an update. Thank you for responding and the reassurance! There is always room for improvement, indeed!

I have a Pacifica GT 400 that I refurbished a couple of years ago. I recently finished my new home studio and got into a groove throwing again. About a month ago I suddenly couldn’t get a finished piece and thought maybe the problem was me developing a bad technique without realizing it. I have businesses asking to buy my work but can’t commit because I haven’t been able to get anything made. I took my wheel apart this evening and found that one of the 4 pieces of my belt had snapped. I’ll be replacing all 4 of them but I am wondering if this could be the reason I suddenly can’t throw anything to save my life?