jothamhung Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Hey everyone! I came across a good deal on this Shimpo wheel and just wanted to get some thoughts on it. I tried looking up specifications online but couldn't find anything. Anyone know the centering capacity or the HP on this wheel? Also if it is a belt driven system and how much maintenance is necessary usually for these wheels. Has anyone ever thrown on these before as well? I would appreciate any input! Thank you. The model is the Shimpo 21 RK-10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 The RK 10 I believe was revolutionary for the Cone drive...no belt. I had 2 in my classroom and they were work horses. I can't say what the capacity for throwing was. Maybe around 25 pounds. More than I was concerned about for a classroom. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 They're plenty powerful for most work. They tend to run a little rough, but they run forever. If the drive wheel has a flat spot on it you'll feel it with every revolution, but I believe you can find replacements for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Sweet Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Jothamhung- The link to Shimpo below should answer most, if not all, your questions about the wheel. http://www.shimpoceramics.com/pdf/manuals/wheels/rk10super_manual.pdf Hope it helps. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 I have an RK-2 which is an earlier model. I throw mostly with a brent now. The RK2 is really loud, I don't know if the RK-10 shares that problem. The upside to this design is the cone drive and motor are all mechanical. There are no circuit boards to fail, so if you are handy, you can fix this. Shimpo does not support these anymore, but it seems there are plenty of parts in the pottery suppliers hands. Mine handles 20lbs with no problem. If you want to throw really big it might not be up to the task. But this guy seems to make fairly large pieces on it.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-99NPQ_gho#t=1m30s The pedal and hand throttle control the speed of the wheel, you can use either one. Since the pedal is attached to the wheel, you have zero options on repositioning where your foot goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 On a side note Shimpo changed its name and color-it now Nidec and the color is green Nidec owns them and made the change recently as its a better know brand in Japan-they are a all green color company so the new shampoos will be green Just passing on this factoid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rixxard Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 I have a 1972 RK - 2 ring cone popet super it is gold color it has never broke down 1/3 hp will throw 100 lbs of clay. The RK-2 gray Ring cone popet will do 50lbs of clay. The matelic traction RK-10 silver color will do 50+ lbs of clay and the matelic traction RK-10 Gold color will do 100+ lbs If you RK-2 wheel is loud put new bearings in the motor easy fix on all models you can buy parts from Kruger ceramic supplies online. The ring cone drive system increases power as you apply pressure wile throwing, that's why a 1/4 hp or 1/3 hp will handle the amounts of clay I have listed above. I have been teaching for 35 years the shimpo wheels in class still work great. The Brent wheels in class have had many repairs over the past 15 years, from bad controllers to broken belts and bearnedout motors they to are loud and screech and buzz as they ware. I've only replaced the 41/2" drive rings on the shimpo's once in the past 35 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hifirejj Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 I have a Shimpo RK-10. I am having trouble with the foot pedal. It is not moving smoothly. Can’t find instructions Re: oiling altho that seems what it needs. Any suggestions? This is the first time I am using it in about 3 years. Thanks, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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