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Shimpo VL-Lite

$866.13 $1,025.00
Maximum quantity available reached.
Sku: VLLITE
Product Description
Buy a Shimpo VL Lite and get free stuff!

Free shipping
Buy your wheel from Krueger Pottery Supply
and get a FREE $20 gift certificate* as well as
free UPS Ground shipping (continental United States only).

*Gift certificate may not be used at time of wheel purchase.

Shimpo 5 Year Warranty Shimpo VL Whisper Splashpan Shimpo Foot Pedal FREE DVD, Throwing on the Potter's Wheel
INCLUDED!
5 YEAR WARRANTY
INCLUDED!
TWO-PIECE SPLASHPAN
INCLUDED!
REMOTE FOOT PEDAL
INCLUDED!
INSTRUCTIONAL DVD

A Truly EnLite"ening Potter's Wheel!



Designed with the potter in mind, the VL-Lite is a belt-driven lightweight wheel."Lite" enough to carry yet sturdy enough to throw on. Featuring a remote pedal, two-piece splash pan, workspace, 100-watt reversible motor, an automatic belt-tensioning system and a "Lite" price.

Shimpo VL-Lite Potter's Wheel Features and Benefits
Electronic Controller Delivers smooth steady speed control at maximum torque
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
Remote Foot Pedal Accommodate all throwing positions
Two-piece Splash Pan Completes the package
Warranty 5-year

Shimpo VL-Lite Potter's Wheel Specifications
Motor ½ hp, 100W DC
Speed Control Remote Foot Pedal
Wheel-head Speed 0-250 rpm
Wheel-head Direction Clockwise/Counter-clockwise
Centering 25 lbs.
Wheel-head 12" Alloy with Bat-pins
Shipping Dimensions 22" x 28" x 21"
Wheel Weight 51 lbs.
Ship Weight 84 lbs.

Shipo VL Lite Manual - PDF Shimpo VL Lite Troubleshooting - PDF
Download the Shimpo VL Lite Manual
(PDF 1.1MB)
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Shimpo VL Lite
(PDF 3.12MB)

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