Brendan Perth Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 Hello I have an old Venco pottery wheel. I want to do some maintenance on it, but can't figure out how to lift the wheel head and clay catcher off the unit. That is, how do I open it? Would really appreciate some guidance. Picture of the wheel for reference is attached. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 http://www.venco.com.au/contact-us May have a download manual which helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 Th ere is a video on YouTube on this . Robert Linigen repairing a Venco wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 I've had two Venco in 40 odd years Never had to crack it open, stuff accessed from beneath. Sealed bearing beneath steelhead. Have replaced wheelhead as I bought first second hand but can' remember process... hope the links helpful. These wheels are workhorses. Why do you want to crack it? Ring the company. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Perth Posted July 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 Thanks for that Babs. The videos don't show them opening it... maybe they're accessing them upside down? There is an issue with the wheel, once its spinning it's perfect, but it has a stutter and klunk when it starts to spin. I'd like to try and fix that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 Yeh upside down is the go. Greased bearings?, think it's the drive cone?? Got accesscthere to other potter's? Pottery supply store techs sometimes v helpful Is Liningen approachable? Venco may be worth a call. Could be bearings but could also be the drive mechanism. Look out for the redbacks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 If it clunks in time with the rotation, there's probably a flat spot on the drive wheel (if it's a cone drive), or a spot on the belt (if belt driven). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 Once it spins it's perfect....could it be the pedal mechanism if only at start? Wheel and pan riveted together. Wouldn't crack that , last pos scenario. Some folk advertise servicing these wheels. If not in your area may be willing to chat with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnolia Mud Research Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 for what it might be worth: http://www.robertlinigen.com/the-wheel-page.php about 1/4 way down: there are some photos an a video. Might get you started. LT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Rivets are easy enough to get past. Just drill them out, re-rivet them when you're done. A basic rivet gun is cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Written like a true pioneer:-)())) I'm not gutsy enough Then there's the prob. Of wheelhea shaft going through solid splash pan with sealed bearings....Can' think of That Neil....do you do service trips to Aust.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 21 minutes ago, Babs said: Written like a true pioneer:-)())) I'm not gutsy enough Then there's the prob. Of wheelhea shaft going through solid splash pan with sealed bearings....Can' think of That Neil....do you do service trips to Aust.? I'll come down there, but it'll cost you 4 plane tickets and a beachside condo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Hmmm maybe a new wheel would be cheaper or you could apply to do an exclusive artist in residence summer. Queensland or western Australia..fishing better in the West..... But your long summer vac doesn't sync with summer here but I will keep it in mind:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 No need for these drastic measures. I have used these wheels since forever. Yes they are always easily and quickly serviced from underneath, no need to rip them apart. Parts are regularly available, and they last for decades. The Volkswagen of pottery wheels we say out here in Perth (where these wheels are actually manufactured). Not the most luxurious but very sturdy. Brendan if you Message me privately I can send you the contact info for the guy everyone uses to service these wheels here in Perth, or tell you where to get parts if you want to have a go on your own. on the fishing, hard to say....they catch some pretty big fish up in Queensland....but our sunsets are surely better?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Hey I can fix it this fall bring it up to Bali-I'll be there diving for two weeks.I'll bring my industrial can opener. Or if you like you can set me up to dive with the whale sharks and I will come to your place after the Bali gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Dream on mark though the whale shark experience is not to be missed. And you're not interested in the White pointer experience?? Curt is just protecting his spots for fishing!! Catch and release is the go eh? or just enough to eat straight away.. Hope Brendan is still reading... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Babs I have done the white pointers (great whites) in Guadalupe Island Mexico in 2005 in cages.Been there done that.Plus the water was 100 foot visibility . Seen my share of whale sharks as well but pets is ground zero for that. And that wheel needs to be fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabi Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 Does anyone else have teouble cleaning the the tray on their venco wheel? Thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanwrip Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Can some one tell me or show a pic of where the small spring goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Spence Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 From paul Holland on a Facebook forum. The small spring goes from the stopper tube welded to the motor base plate. (it's usually got a rubber end cap that prevents the motor travelling too far when not being used. There's a small hole at the back of that tube that the curved end of the spring fits into. The other end of the spring fits over a screw in the underside of the slip catching pan about 50mm from the drive wheel axle. It is designed to keep firm contact between the Cone and the vulcanised rubber on the drive wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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