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Hulk reacted to a post in a topic: Shimpo Ringcone-Popet Pottery Wheel (Without RK Desigination)
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There is adjustment under the wheel, it would be a good idea to look under there to see if anything is binding. I've used, and at times had to adjust it alittle over the years. I also drilled my wheel head as stated before. Works great.
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It's a matter of preference, we have 4 wheels, one of them happens to be a VL lite. Unfortunately, unless you get to try your wheel out at another studio for an extended time, it's hard to say what you will like. I can say the lite is used alot at studios teaching, there are a ton of brents in schools, old shipos from the 70s still lurking about. If you're worried about not being able to throw big, 10-20 lb is pretty big. I tend to adjust my throwing to the wheels strengths, as well as my clay body. Unfortunately, the stats published by manufacturers, due little too clear this up, and we all h
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Thomas Stuart / Skutt Prodigy WITH reversible switch
Johnmicheal replied to Sfwalsh's topic in Equipment Use and Repair
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Johnmicheal reacted to a post in a topic: Need advice for newbie
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Johnmicheal reacted to a post in a topic: So I got another kiln....
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So instead of the multiple connectors, I could just lug the two wires and the element together?
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How long do you run a pugmill before you can pug out the material, say 5 gal of broken down clay.
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Johnmicheal reacted to a post in a topic: PEEPS, what are they good for
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Johnmicheal reacted to a post in a topic: PEEPS, what are they good for
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PEEPS, what are they good for
Johnmicheal replied to Johnmicheal's topic in Equipment Use and Repair
I don't disagree with the need for ventilation and I view a cone pack through the same peep, but I doubt I would ever use 6. The cone pack at the bottom, I leave till I unload, it tells me what I need to know. Does anyone have any info as to why there are so many peep holes. -
shawnhar reacted to a post in a topic: So I got another kiln....
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Bill Kielb reacted to a post in a topic: So I got another kiln....
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Box works well, I left the top and bottom open. I'm not prone to setting things where they would drop in there, and I feel better when I can see what is going on in there. In it's next upgrade, I'll probably add some more ventilation, add the other feeder wire, separating the zones, and adding the additional thermocouples for zone control. Maybe sheath the feeder wires, I like the flexible conduit and the fact it's a good ground source. We'll see, I've got to go back to makin pots.
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I grounded the cover, which was attached to all three sections, and wrapped the feed wires till they were clear of the cover.
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My feed wires and jumped wire connection. Wrapped the wire going to the controller.
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Up in Smoke Pottery reacted to a post in a topic: What’s on your workbench?
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Johnmicheal reacted to a post in a topic: PEEPS, what are they good for
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Johnmicheal reacted to a post in a topic: PEEPS, what are they good for
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Rae Reich reacted to a post in a topic: What’s on your workbench?
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LeeU reacted to a post in a topic: What’s on your workbench?
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So obviously we need peep holes from time to time, but why are there so many, and when I'm doing brick repair, can I just get rid of some of them. I leave my top peep open, I like to see a cone drop. But the rest are kind of a waste, and when I break one with my shin, I'm wondering A. Why don't I be alittle more careful B. Why can't I plug that hole with something that doesn't protrude into the path of a shin, thigh, hip. Please avail me of thy kiln wisdom.
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Callie Beller Diesel reacted to a post in a topic: What’s on your workbench?
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What’s on your workbench?
Johnmicheal replied to Pres's topic in Aesthetic Approaches and Philosophy
I still love my drycleaner bags, I can't remember the last time I actually drycleaned anything, but it didn't keep me from stopping in one and asking if they had any discards. I'm still using them, and that was 5-7 years ago, with a bag of them still in storage lol. They are light, they drape well, I double, sometimes triple them up to control drying.....and sticking with the subject, my workbench is clear, I'm ready to start again, pitchers are the need for this week -
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Hulk reacted to a post in a topic: Open top pitcher not pouring
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Open top pitcher not pouring
Johnmicheal replied to Johnmicheal's topic in Studio Operations and Making Work
I love the bowl idea, and I am going file them at the bisque stage, I've got four to mess with.- 25 replies
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Johnmicheal replied to Johnmicheal's topic in Studio Operations and Making Work
Third try, I'll see how it pours when it's done, lol- 25 replies
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