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Buy a Shimpo RK Whisper and get free stuff! | |
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Buy your wheel from Krueger Pottery Supply and get a FREE $30 gift certificate* as well as free UPS Ground shipping (continental United States only). *Gift certificate may not be used at time of wheel purchase. |
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INCLUDED! 5 YEAR WARRANTY |
INCLUDED! TWO-PIECE SPLASHPAN |
INCLUDED! REMOTE FOOT PEDAL |
INCLUDED! INSTRUCTIONAL DVD |
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Want to save some money? If you are okay with an item that was displayed at a trade show or returned to the factory for repacking you can scoop up a piece of Shimpo equipment that still carries a full factory warranty at a discount!
The RK-Whisper represents the next generation of potters wheels. Responsive, high torque at all speeds, powerful and quiet. Not just quiet, but QUIET! This wheel is by far the quietest on the market; you can actually throw and hear yourself think at the same time...
The exterior of the RK-Whisper resembles the RK-10, but that’s where the similarities end! This new wheel features a brushless DC motor and direct drive (no belt) system. The motor is electronically controlled and operated by a fixed foot pedal and hand lever. It’s reversible, and the steel body is durable under all conditions. A 12” wheel-head and two-piece splash pan are included as standard features.
Shimpo VL-Whisper Potter's Wheel Feactures and Benefits | |
Brushless DC Motor | Smooth, quiet, powerful, no maintenance |
Electronic Controller | Maintains desired speed under all load conditions |
Broad Speed Range | Allows optimum speed under all load conditions |
Reversibility | Accommodates left and right hand users |
Built-in Breaker | Motor is protected from overload |
Wheel-head Turns Freely At 0 RPM | 12" light alloy casting, drilled for bat-pins |
Two-piece Splash Pan with Work Table | Completes the package |
Warranty | 5-year |
Shimpo VL-Whisper Potter's Wheel Specifications | |
Motor | ½ HP, 400 W, AC 115V, 60 Hz |
Drive System | Direct drive DC brushless motor |
Speed Control | Fixed foot pedal with hand lever |
Wheel-head Speed | 0~250 rpm |
Wheel-head Direction | Clockwise/Counter-clockwise |
Centering | 100 lbs. |
Wheel-head | 12" light alloy casting, drilled for bat-pins |
Shipping Dimensions | 20 x 21 x 20" |
Ship Weight | 135 lbs. |
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Download the Shimpo RK Whisper Manual (PDF 1.8MB) |
Download a brochure about the Shimpo RK Whisper (PDF 4.8mb) |
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