Elect.Wheel - recommend best buy?

I am a beginner, just finished some classes at the local college. I am looking
for an electric wheel that isn't too expensive (Cheap is good), but also is
well built, durable. A good buy for the money. Please recommend.
Thanks,
Lynn

I like my Shimpo RK Whisper - www.bennetpottery.com is the cheapest place I
have found to order from.

"Fowlerhl212" wrote in message
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I am a beginner, just finished some classes at the local college. I am
looking
for an electric wheel that isn't too expensive (Cheap is good), but also
is
well built, durable. A good buy for the money. Please recommend.
Thanks,
Lynn

Where geographically are you?
If we know that you stand a better chance of getting info to suit your
location.

Steve
Bath
UK


In article , Fowlerhl212
writes
I am a beginner, just finished some classes at the local college. I am looking
for an electric wheel that isn't too expensive (Cheap is good), but also is
well built, durable. A good buy for the money. Please recommend.
Thanks,
Lynn

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Steve Mills
Bath
UK

It is better to buy a good wheel and spend a little more then to buy a
less expensive wheel which won't be as good. For example, the Creative
Industries Clay Boss wheel can be puchased for less then $600, but the
quality of the wheel is much less then say a Brent Model B which sells
for around $1000. Throwing on a Clay Class is akin to driving a Ford
Pinto whereas throwing on a Brent is like driving a Porshe, they both
get you there but one sure makes the ride nicer. =)

Considering shoping for a used wheel on eBay or check the classified
ads in your area for wheels.

The Brents (I have two), are real work horses. They are very low maintenance as
well.
The Axner wheel has received some good reviews, except it's pan which is
supposed to be a pain. The Pacifica is a good wheel that had some problems a
few years ago, but those have been resolved. The Pacifica is also a nice quiet
wheel, unlike the Brent.
The best I can suggest is to look at all of them and try as many as you can so
you can make the choice that works best for you.
Check Ebay. They were selling Pacificas on ebay a year ago and still may be.
Check Bennett's in FLorida (I think they advertise in Ceramics monthly). They
have very low prices on wheels; and I believe the freight is based on
manufacturer to you; but you can double check that.

Good luck,
June
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