Megga Posted November 21, 2022 Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 I received a new VL-Whisper wheel a few days ago. I sense a pulsing, especially at higher speed. I can feel it through the clay when centering, and on my legs through the machine. It's there when there is nothing on the wheel as well. I'm quite surprised & disappointed, due to the weight of the wheel and its reputation, that there is any vibration. I've written to Shimpo, and not heard back yet, but wanted to ask other potters- is this normal? Unfortunately I can't upload a video or audio. It has also, on several different occasions already, surged ahead for a ½ second, startling me a great deal. I don't think it was through mis-use of the foot pedal- I'm an experienced potter. Thank you for your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kielb Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 (edited) Nope not normal. The whisper is super quiet and super smooth - no belt, the motor is built into the wheel head. This is not normal to me. Edited November 22, 2022 by Bill Kielb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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