Stevie Salvatore Posted June 21, 2019 Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 Hello, Does anyone recognise the make of this electric potters wheel? Thank you. Stevie Salvatore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted June 21, 2019 Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 Looks like a shimpo rk2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Salvatore Posted June 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 Thank you, Liam. Much appreciated. I shall look that up. Regards Stevie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFP Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 I agree....looks like a Shimpo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Salvatore Posted June 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 Thank you, MFP. It doesn't have a tray at the back. It's just a straight bath shape, so I'm thinking it's not an RK2. Any ideas how much I should be asking to sell it 2nd hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted June 23, 2019 Report Share Posted June 23, 2019 If it works well, I'd say 250-300. They don't make replacement parts anymore so it won't be serviceable forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Salvatore Posted June 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2019 Thank you, Liam, that's really useful! Thank you, MFP. It doesn't have a tray at the back. It's just a straight bath shape, so I'm thinking it's not an RK2. Any ideas how much I should be asking to sell it 2nd hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted June 23, 2019 Report Share Posted June 23, 2019 $250 sounds really high for my part of the country. it is really old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Salvatore Posted June 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, oldlady said: Thank you for your advice, OL. They seem to be much in demand in my part of the country, which has many artists and craft people. Regards, Salvatore 3 minutes ago, oldlady said: $250 sounds really high for my part of the country. it is really old. Thank you, Liam, that's really useful! Thank you, MFP. It doesn't have a tray at the back. It's just a straight bath shape, so I'm thinking it's not an RK2. Any ideas how much I should be asking to sell it 2nd hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulk Posted June 23, 2019 Report Share Posted June 23, 2019 Looks like an RK-2 to me - many distinctive features, eh? ...the foot pedal and lever, switch, overall shape, recessed hand grips, number and location of fasteners... Note also the rounded edge (vs. angled) at the back - looks like an oldie to me. fwiw, I did find a match on the splash pan; yours is missing the shelf that sits on the support flanges there on the back/straight part. Try searching "vintage shimpo rk2" ...peruse images... Is the nameplate missing? What's it look like inside? As for asking price, extend your search; what are others asking for similar piece, in same (does it work? is it quiet?) condition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Salvatore Posted June 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2019 2 hours ago, oldlady said: $250 sounds really high for my part of the country. it is really old. Thank you, Liam, that's really useful! Thank you, MFP. It doesn't have a tray at the back. It's just a straight bath shape, so I'm thinking it's not an RK2. Any ideas how much I should be asking to sell it 2nd hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Salvatore Posted June 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2019 Thank you, Hulk for your additional information. Very useful. I think it's closest to the one on the left. The plate is missing or not apparent: maybe painted over. I shall check sites as per your useful advice for prices. Much appreciated. Salvatore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted June 23, 2019 Report Share Posted June 23, 2019 On the Krueger Pottery Supply RK2 parts page there is a manual for a RK2 Shimpo West 1972 model that looks the same as your wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFP Posted June 24, 2019 Report Share Posted June 24, 2019 My Shimpo is almost 40 years old and I sure wouldn't sell it for $250...considering a new one is $2500. It's a deal at $250. And it's not like there are that many moving parts....usually the only thing that hangs up is the foot pedal which is readily addressed with WD-40 spray. I would bet the motors haven't changed a bit in 40 years....the wheel heads are exactly the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted June 24, 2019 Report Share Posted June 24, 2019 They've actually changed to DC motors with a controller now. The old AC ring cone drive is a goner and they no longer make or sell replacement motors for them. So basically if the motor goes, it's fairly toast due to the way they're driven, it's not just a simple motor swap for a different brand. And 2500 new, you gotta be kidding me, you can get one of their fancy new DC motor RK-whispers for less than 1100 shipped to your door and their most expensive model is 1200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFP Posted June 26, 2019 Report Share Posted June 26, 2019 Good to know....one site had them for $2500. I will have to check....don't think mine is set up that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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