Rex Johnson Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 I found a semi-local Bailey Pro-X wheel for nearly 1/3rd of retail. I know little about them. Had my mind made up on spending a grand more on a Skutt Legend, but I think my future throwing will be minimal in what I'll be focusing on. Ears are open... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 I have a Bailey wheel before they started making the pro. I love it. It is slower than a Brent, but I don't ever go to the max speed. My wheel is almost 20 years old. Changed the potentiometer in the pedal and the drive belts a few years ago. That is all. Good solid wheel...and great technical support from the company. Mine doesn't have the shelf but I built a large table top for it. I think it is pretty quiet too. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEP Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 I have a Bailey ST-50 bought in 2002, which is now known as the PRO-50. It's the same as the PRO-X except the PRO-X has a larger wheelhead (13 inches instead of 12). It's a great wheel. Quiet and very reliable for 15 years. Best splashpan design in the industry IMO, especially the gate on the side that trimmings can be pushed out and into a bucket. The only time I had any trouble with it was after a minor earthquake. It started to have minor rattles. But the design is so simple I just looked around and tightened everything, and it has been solid ever since. One-third of retail, as in $300 or so? I would get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Johnson Posted January 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Yeah, $345 on Craigslist. Evidently two years old and been in a dry temp controlled storage in excellent condition. It's a day's round trip drive for me but what the heck. Quote 'Bailey Pro-X electric potter's wheel - excellent condition - the wheel is in our storage locker so the picture shown is from the manufacturer's website. Adjustable height...super quiet motor...very smooth foot wheel control. Bought 2 years ago for over $1,100. I only used this wheel a couple dozen times and it is in excellent condition.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Grab it! I have a Bailey and its a well built wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Johnson Posted January 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 O.K then, I'm on it! Thanks for the input folks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Johnson Posted January 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 ....dangit, got sold out from under me....waaaahhhHHH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 18 minutes ago, Rex Johnson said: ....dangit, got sold out from under me....waaaahhhHHH! BUMMER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Johnson Posted January 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 ....yeah disappointed, but that's craigslist. At least now I know what wheel I want ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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