Thomas Stewart wheels: your opinion?

I'm happy with mine. I have back problems and can't handle the little electric things that you scrunch over. I'm not a production potter, but a hobbyist that sells some. I don't make huge pots, but I have made bowls and platters large enough that I need a bag that extends beyond the wheelhead to trim. I used their scheme and made my own plaster bats.

I don't have a motor and just kick. I don't bother with the splash pan since I don't tend to splatter clay all over me as I used to and splash pans don't help contain trimmings. It's so nice to have it quiet.

Their customer service is excellent. They've talked me thru adjustments and given me links to online diagrams and names of people nearby that can help.

I've moved a couple times. Had to have my son help take the wheel apart and put it back together because it's too heavy for me to handle. But it made the moves.

Janet

jkprice at amherst dot edu

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