![]() ![]() The base IE model can be upgraded to the same features with a reversing switch (the IE-R model), or the IE-X features a 1/3 HP motor with a 14” wheelhead. The IE has a 1/4 horse power motor, a 12” wheelhead, a 75 lb centering capacity, a top speed of 240 RPM, and the legs are adjustable from 20 high to 25” high. The IE weighs around 90 lbs so once it is placed on a table top, you’re probably not going to want to move it that often. In this configuration, the wheelhead sits 13” above the surface it is placed on. The IE is the entry-level wheel from Brent, and while not exactly a portable wheel, it does feature adjustable legs that allow it to be easily used as a table top wheel. You may still find them at some suppliers, or used. Note: as of spring 2021, the IE wheels are no longer listed on Brent’s website and appear to have been discontinued. Aside from the optional foot pedal, it doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles but it’s a quality Shimpo machine that might be the right wheel for your situation. The decision here is a bit simpler than with the Artista because it is a dedicated table top machine that is lightweight and dependable. ![]() And there are a variety of bats that will fit the 6” bat pin spacing. The wheel head is small, but adequate for the amount of clay it can handle. It does not have optional legs, but there is an optional foot pedal for an extra $60. The Aspire costs about the same as the Speedball Artista, generally around $480 to $530, but unlike the Artista, it is solely a table top wheel. ![]() The whole unit weighs 31 lbs, making it relatively easy to put away on a shelf or closet when not in use. It is rated to a 20 lb centering capacity, and the wheel has a max speed of 230 rpm via the hand lever, and up to 250 rpm if controlled by the optional foot pedal. The Aspire is Shimpo’s table top option, with a 1/3 horse power, belt-driven 7 inch wheel head. This guide will cover each of these models to help you make the decision that is right for you. Shimpo VL-Whisper: Our top pick for a full size wheel, the VL-Whisper has a unique magnetic motor design that allows it to be used without legs as a table top wheel. ( Shop IE at Blick) ( Note: The IE models appear to have been discontinued as of 2021) Shimpo Aspire: A lightweight wheel with a 7” wheelhead and 1/3 HP motor ( Shop Aspire at Blick)įor full size wheels that can easily be converted to table top wheels, there are another two options:īrent IE models: an entry-level full sized wheel that without legs is just 13” tall and can be used on a table top. Speedball Artista: A lightweight wheel with an 11” wheelhead and 1/3 HP motor ( Shop Artista at Blick) If portability isn’t your biggest concern, there are also larger wheels that can be used on table tops.įor portable wheels, there are basically two options: You can still get great results with table top wheels, but there are trade offs in power and other options found in full-size wheels. These are especially popular for classrooms, at-home use, or if you need to put your wheel away on a shelf or closet. If you need a lightweight, compact pottery wheel your best option is a table top or portable wheel. ![]() NOTE: For an updated version of this guide, click here. ![]()
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