Shimpo RK Whisper

Buy a Shimpo RK Whisper and get free stuff!

Buy your wheel from Krueger Pottery Supply and get a FREE $30 gift certificate* as well as free ground shipping (continental United States only).
*Gift certificate may not be used at time of wheel purchase.

The Shimpo RK Whisper pottery wheel uses an exceptional direct drive motor in a compact design. The direct drive motor is a brushless, beltless motor that operates on a magnet system and is electronically controlled. As a result, the motor is EXTREMELY quiet!

Features

• Direct drive system; DC brushless motor
• 100 lbs centering
• 12″ light alloy casting wheel-head, drilled for bat-pins
• Virtually quiet; no belts, no vibration
• Attached foot pedal with speed lever
• Wheel-head acts as a banding wheel when the pedal is at stop
• Pedal stops the wheel head immediately; no belt means no extra rotation when stopped
• Higher torque; no belts
• Maintains a specific set speed when stepping away to center, even with slow speeds with 100 lbs of clay
• 5 year warranty

Specifications

• Motor - 1/2 HP, 400W, AC 115V, 60 Hz
• Speed Control -  Fixed foot pedal with hand lever
• Wheel-head Speed - 0-250 rpm
• Wheel-head Direction - Clockwise/Counter-clockwise
• Dimensions - 20 x 21 x 20"
• Weight - 116 lbs
• Shipping Weight - 142 lbs

Warning: This product may be harmful to a person who has a pacemaker. Serious injury or death could occur. Consult a physician before using.

Warning: The use of high acidic clays can be damaging to the surface of the aluminum wheel head, and may cause pre-mature oxidation, and pitting. We encourage the use of a bat between the surface of the aluminum wheel head, and the clay whenever possible.

Download the Shimpo RK Whisper Manual (PDF)

Download a brochure about the Shimpo RK Whisper (PDF)