Rolf

Thanks for the detailed reply, @Mark C. so I’ve got a bit of a Frankenbrent? The wheel head is 12 inches. Would you be able to tell the model by the dimensions of the motor? It’s about 4.75” diameter by 8.5” high. I don’t see any markings indicating HP or anything else. The plastic splash pan does have the flange to mount to, so that’s nice. The foot pedal has the gear potentiometer in it, just like the pedal in @Standrew’s post from a few years back. I’ve reached out to him to see if he ever found a replacement potentiometer for that pedal. Or if cleaning it fixed the issue he had long- term. I have one last question. One of the two thin belts twists 90 degrees between the motor and the wheel head. In other words, the ridges on the belt are facing out at the motor shaft, then do a quarter turn and are facing up at the wheel head. Just the top belt - the bottom belt is fine. I correct this, but then spinning the wheel head (by hand or with the motor) a couple revolutions twists the belt again. I’m guessing this has been going on for a while, but also assume this’ll wear the belt out prematurely. Are these belts available anymore? thanks again! Super excited to be learning more about my new wheel and meeting people in the forum! Rolf

Thanks, @oldlady! Noted - I'll check myself and be more careful with my word choices in the future. Just because I'm new to pottery doesn't make things that have been around for 50 years "old". And I have to agree with you on the Brent vs Pacifica! We've got Brents, Pacificas, Thomas Stuarts, and a couple kick wheels at the studio where I take classes, and my choice is the Pacifica in the corner for the exact reason you chose yours! It's quiet! I love hearing stories like yours of these wheels that take lickings and just keep ticking! I'm impressed. And, I love my Brent wheel for so many reasons. That it was free, the generosity it represents, that it's all original and still smooth and working so well, and that it's mine and I can use it whenever I want! I feel extremely lucky and fortunate to have it! I appreciate your opinion! And thanks for the warm welcome! Rolf

Thanks for the info, Callie! And nice to hear that these early Brents are so tough! I looked on the motor and couldn't find any markings other than the sticker not to hose it down. Still curious, even though it doesn't matter.

Thanks, Pres! @Mark C.’s responses in that post answered my question about the pedal - looks like that’s not repairable. My wheel came with the same pedal from the original post in that thread. And the plastic deck coming on in 1972ish adds up with the date stamped on the inside of my pedal. what are the different models of that era? A, B, C? What’s the difference between them? thanks for the warm welcome! Rolf

Hi! I was just given an old Brent wheel from the community center where I take classes. It’s got the plastic top cover over the iron deck, 2 thin belts, a serial number “CO 522 703719” hand etched on the faceplate of the controller, and a gear potentiometer in the unbranded foot pedal. Inside the pedal says MOD 602 and the date “September 6, 1972”. What model is this? And what can anyone tell me about it? I’m curious about the history of such an old wheel. Also curious if there are replacement potentiometers for this old foot pedal, just in case that goes out. i had to replace the severed terminals to the fuse holder because students kept twisting the fuse to try to turn the wheel off. Lol! Otherwise everything’s working great! thanks! Rolf p.s. sorry for the terrible image quality