debbalestreri 0 Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Hi all, I just bought a used Speedball Artista Potters Wheel. Once I hit "reset" its on FULL SPEED, and a bit bumpy.. The knob on the right does NOT slow it down and won't turn the wheel head off. Suggestions on a part to replace? Motor? knob controller? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liambesaw 2,763 Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Probably the controller, but I don't know how responsive speedball is right now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Kielb 1,124 Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Love that wheel especially with the legs. Not much to it a 100k pot and the controller board. You can check the pot with a meter and I would make sure no one has inserted anything into the foot pedal jack. Likely the board since the motor does run. Humps and bumps might just be an old belt that is a bit creased from sitting in one spot. Threw a bunch of stuff on that wheel and am still fond of it. if you do not have the manual, this should be it https://www.speedballart.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Artista-Final-Updated-November-2017.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark C. 4,863 Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 I would be hesitant to put much $$ into a repair as that wheel is not worth much to begin with.Its a demo wheel or very light use wheel at best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
debbalestreri 0 Posted August 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Is replacing the control board a hard thing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liambesaw 2,763 Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Not likely, but that all depends on your level of comfort working on electronics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Kielb 1,124 Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Mark C. said: Its a demo wheel or very light use wheel at best. I love that wheel, have thrown hundreds and hundreds of demos with it. Plates, mugs, bowls, vases, all sizes. That being said it is lightweight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Callie Beller Diesel 2,555 Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 I’m just moving this thread over to the Equipment Use and Repair section Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neilestrick 4,605 Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 I really like that wheel, too. I threw a 10 pound vase on one and it did an admirable job. It's not something I would use for production work, but as a hobby wheel it's great. I've got a lot of customers who use them in their classrooms because they're small and easy to store when not working on a ceramics unit. I'd call Speedball and talk to their tech, as they've probably experienced the issues you're having and can tell you what needs to be done. Replacing the controller should just be screws and slip on terminals for the most part. You'll just have to decide if the repair is worth the cost. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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