goldfishy Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 Hi all, this wheel is for sale near to me, advertised for throwing and banding. I've never seen anything like it. Would it be possible to throw on it or is it just a banding wheel? It looks very top heavy... any advice appreciated! thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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goldfishy Posted March 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 Yes, I am in the UK. I think you're probably right, and the industrial part would make perfect sense. I was thinking it looked a bit over-engineered for a banding wheel, but it really doesn't look cut out to be a throwing wheel. I'll keep an eye on it as it's only at £50 at the moment, which would be reasonable since I don't have banding wheel either! If it goes for much more I'll just leave it. Thanks for your advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annacondagh Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 I have a very similar wheel to this and it is a throwing wheel, works perfectly, for £50 grab it. Its a lovely thing to throw and treadle at the same time, you build up a rhythm not possible with electric wheels, that said it cant take large amounts of clay, too much clay its difficult to get the speed to centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Banks Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 Looks like the wheelhead doubles as a flywheel. For 50 bucks I'd be jumping at the opportunity to own that oddity. Throwing on an Estrin with flywheel dramtically changed how I manage my wheel-speed - I would recommend it to anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 what is the rate of exchange these days? i remember something like $3 to one pound years ago. i sure would like to have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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