I have an old Creative Industries MP wheel... must've bought around 1986 or so... direct from their factory... I drove down from L.A. and went and picked it up in El Cajon. I don't recall it even coming with an owner's manual back then, if it did... I don't have it anymore. I know that when I bought it Kenton Oakes had just recently purchased the company from the original owner, and they were just beginning to get their feet wet in the business. Recently, late last year I believe... Kenton sold the company to "Speedball" and they make the wheels now. I don't know what their customer service is like yet, but I suppose it will be interesting to see going forward. Have you tried contacting them yet? Sorry I couldn't be more help... good luck refurbishing your wheel.
- Ken
MP Pottery wheel, Not shure where you are in the country, however I found a surplus of Used Creative.... Pottery wheels, functioning and for parts. They are located in Utah. Take a look
http://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/browse/search?posting=y&keyWord=pottery
I am wanting to pick one up as a spare, for a $100 or so. Also, sounds like SpeedBall took over making the Creative Industries wheels. GOOD LUck
Jen in Utah
