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 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
    

    Motor	½ HP, 400 W, AC 115V, 60 Hz
    Speed Control	Remote foot pedal
    Wheel-head Speed	0~250 rpm
    Wheel-head Direction	Clockwise/Counter-clockwise
    Dimensions	23 1/8 x 27 1/2 x 22 ¾”
    Weight	120 lbs
    Ship Weight	147 lbs

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