Biglou13 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I've been looking to upgrade there are some shimpo wheels http://m.publicsurplus.com/sms/browse/search?posting=true&keyWord=Pottery&search=%C2%A0%C2%A0 Would these be a decent upgrade? Are they serviceable? What model is that? Appox how old? Someone here was asking recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justanassembler Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 upgrade from what? They still make that model, I believe. They have two speeds, and are driven by a motor that goes through a gearbox... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biglou13 Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Upgrade from a harbor freight wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJR Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 There is a Robert Brent kickwheel on there. #987019. They retail for $1200.00 There is a Randal wheel-missing the tractor seat and the table-983760. Worth a least $800.00. Two great kick wheels. Good price on the Shimpos. I don't personally like them as students are constantly throwing them in reverse. TJR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 They all look to be in Wa state or Utah. I think the drive from Florida may cost more than a new one??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biglou13 Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Oh not bidding on these. Just shopping in the event one does come up within driving distance. And a heads up for for anyone else here, that might be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JBaymore Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Upgrade from a harbor freight wheel I didn't know Harbor Freight MADE a potters wheel! best, ................john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justanassembler Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 oops, thought you were looking at the amaco wheels in florida (based on your location)! ignore my previous comment, please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo_heff Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 JB: I have a Harbor Freight: unfortunately they don't offer them anymore. (too bad as they were only about $250) They do run: pretty weak torque so only good for smaller things: maybe center 20 lbs on it if you were gentle with the friction: I had mine outside under a tarp for my summer studio. Built in splash pan style. It is vari-speed motor, i.e. power goes through the pedal so when you rock your foot back to off it the motor is off: so at slow speeds it is really, really quiet. I love it on a sunny afternoon, making small things quietly and peacefully. Worth every penny if you find one for $50/$75 or so. http://images.harborfreight.com/manuals/98000-98999/98250.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JBaymore Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Thanks Tim...... interesting. Don;t know HOW I missed that. I use some Harbor Freight stuff. best, ..............john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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