Shimpo's 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 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
***This product may be harmful to a person who has a pacemaker. Serious injury or death could occur. Consult a physician before using.***