BMSilva Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 At our senior center we have 4 different type of wheels. All of a sudden the Shimpo RK Whisper won't work or turn. Is there a fuse or reset button inside the wheel? Its not a power problem. We swapped the cords and it looks like the wheel is bad. Thanks for all the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kielb Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 If I remember correctly the two tan components outlined in yellow in the picture are solder in fuses, not really user replaceable. Their website has some simple suggestions as I recall like if the red and green lights do not illuminate, time for a new board. The fuses are rated at 10amps so if blown, a significant fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMSilva Posted September 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 I hope Im doing this right. A big THANK YOU, Bill Kielb, for your response and help. I go back to the senior center on Wednesday and Friday. I'll pass on your info. Hope it works. I'll let you know. Good health to you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacofclay Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 I have a shimpo RK whisperer and i want to replce wheel bearing but I cannot find any manual or video to guide me through the process. Can anyone help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 20 minutes ago, sacofclay said: I have a shimpo RK whisperer and i want to replce wheel bearing but I cannot find any manual or video to guide me through the process. Can anyone help? Your best bet is to contact Shimpo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulk Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 The You Tube vids might get you started. There's a box of Plainsman and a bat rack in the background - looks like a studio! - and it's fairly clean, good sign there. The tools required are indicated. Looks like the tech is fairly handy, however, likely has not performed this repair enough times for it to have become rote; it's a start, eh? There's some helpful notes in the comments. The bearings listed should be easy to get; hold out for abec-5 (fwiw, I find abec-5 hold up longer over abec-3 in bicycle hubs...). I put new bearings in the freezer to shrink them a little, and the part receiving the bearing in the sun or some other warm place. I have a threaded bearing press and drifts, hence no hammering on new bearings; for cases where my press won't fit, a drift that makes contact with the outer race is what I want, and gentle taps on said drift, not the bearing, ahem. Watch that the bearing stays square inna hole! Grease both the bearing and the part against next time (another use for Dow #41 Bill!); I also treat all threaded fasteners with anti-sieze; it's a habit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIa09XbXa8U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0IbUw77JxU A few more links to explore: https://community.ceramicartsdaily.org/topic/16917-wheel-head-bearing-service/ http://thelivingdeeps.blogspot.com/2011/09/shimpo-rk-2-rebuild.html http://www.clay-king.com/pottery_wheels/shimpo_pottery_wheels/pdf/rk_manual.pdf https://kruegerpottery.com/collections/rk-whisper-parts wd-40, lol! ...better than nothing, better than dirt... use proper lube for the job, jeez https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0010/1931/4239/files/rk-whisper-troubleshooting.pdf?14845495635736994425 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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