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Shimpo VL Whisper

$1,618.60 $1,840.00
Maximum quantity available reached.
Sku: VLWHISPER-110
Product Description

Buy a Shimpo VL Whisper and get free stuff!

Free shipping
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 VL Whisper pottery wheel uses an exceptional direct drive motor. 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
  • 14″ light alloy casting wheel-head, drilled for bat-pins
  • Adjustable legs
  • Legs can be removed for storage or tabletop use
  • Virtually quiet; no belts, no vibration
  • Wheel-head Direction - Clockwise/Counter-clockwise
  • 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 - Remote foot pedal
  • Wheel-head Speed - 0-250 rpm
  • Dimensions - 23 1/8 x 27 1/2 x 22 ¾”
  • Weight - 120 lbs
  • Shipping Weight - 147 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.

 

 

Shipo VL Whisper Manual - PDF

Download the Shimpo VL Whisper Manual (PDF)

 

Download a brochure about the Shimpo VL Whisper (PDF)

 

 

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If you are located within our local delivery area (125 miles from our location) we will most likely delivery your order using one of our two delivery trucks. We will contact you to schedule a delivery time. 

Offer valid November 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024

Purchase one of the following Shimpo wheels and receive a gift certificate from the Krueger Pottery Supply. No paperwork needs to be submitted by you the consumer. Krueger Pottery Supply will send you a gift certicate code electronically you can use on your next purchase with us. 

2022 Gift Certificate Promotion for VL-Whisper and RK-Whisper purchases

Purchase a SHIMPO VL-WHISPER or SHIMPO RK-WHISPER and receive a $40 Gift Certificate from the participating store of purchase.


2022 Gift Certificate Promotion for VL-Lite purchases

Purchase a SHIMPO VL-LITE and receive a $30 Gift Certificate from the participating store of purchase.


2022 Gift Certificate Promotion for Aspire Potters wheel purchases

Purchase a SHIMPO ASPIRE with Hand Lever Control or Foot Pedal and receive a $25 Gift Certificate from the participating store of purchase.


Additional promotional Information: Purchase must be made between 11/1/24 and 12/31/24. No substitutions.

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