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SHIMPO VL-WHISPER This 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.*** Shimpo VL Whisper Printed Literature Shimpo VL Whisper Manual
The 24" Super Slab Package includes: 24" Super Slab Roller, Table, Wagon Wheel Handle, Canvas.The package is shipped in 4 cartons, weighing: 72#, 65#, 40#, 10#. The shipping price calculated by this website may not be accurate due to the configuration of this particular shipment, but we will provide you with an accurate shipping cost once we receive your order. As always, we don't charge your card until your order ships.
Every part carefully designed and made for its intended purpose. No off-the-shelf or inferior parts or material.
The roller drive features a 4.33:1 reduction gear between the large Wagon Wheel handle and the roller.
Rust free and virtually maintenance free.
No clumsy heavy shims or boards.
No chains, cables or cast-iron gears.
Thickness infinitely variable from 0 to 2¼ inches.
Slabs can be rolled in either direction and clay can be added or subtracted at any time.
Roll slabs up to 22" wide. The length of the slab is limited only by the space and canvas available.
Tapered slabs are quick, easy and precise.
Warping, curling and cracking are drastically reduced.
All machines accept press molds and a wide variety of texturing material such as burlap, plant materials, rope, cork and bark.
The North Star Super Series Slab Rollers use a pair of cast and carefully machined 4" diameter high-strength aircraft-grade aluminum rollers and steel drive gears for the maximum compression and best slabs possible. The bushings are machined from high-strength industrial nylon and the remaining moving parts are machined steel. The roller drive features a 4.33:1 reduction gear between the large Wagon Wheel handle and the roller to allow huge slabs to be built by every person, regardless of his/her upper body strength and weight. The work table frame is 14-gauge steel that has been rounded for safety and comfort and coated with North Star's durable blue powder coated finish. The removable tabletops are manufactured from moisture-resistant high-density medex with rounded corners and edges for safety and comfort and a waterproof and stain resistant melamine surface for easy cleaning. The North Star Super Series Slab Rollers are warranted to the original purchaser to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the machine*. This includes even parts that wear in normal use, such as bushings, spacers, gears and spring pins. The only limitations to the warranty are the table tops and canvas that are supplied with each unit and failures caused by abuse or use of the machine for other than its intended purpose.
+ FEATURES & BENEFITS TALKING POINTS:
A whole new look featuring Bold Red color
New Responsive foot pedal technology
Strongest motor in the industry
For a limited time, FREE SSX controller option for Smooth and Quiet operation
Solid cast aluminum construction
Largest and only 1-piece, Leak Free, splash pan
Convenient removeable wheel head
Made in the USA
Now with a 10 year warranty
Every part carefully designed and made for its intended purpose. No off-the-shelf or inferior parts or material. Rust free and virtually maintenance free. No clumsy heavy shims or boards. No chains, cables or cast-iron gears. Thickness infinitely variable from 0 to 2¾ inches. Slabs can be rolled in either direction and clay can be added or subtracted at any time. Roll slabs up to 22" wide. The length of the slab is limited only by the space and canvas available. Tapered slabs are quick, easy and precise. Warping, curling and cracking are drastically reduced. All machines accept press molds and a wide variety of texturing material such as burlap, plant materials, rope, cork and bark. All North Star slab rollers have two rolls, much like the wringer of an old-fashioned washing machine. Both rolls have a small diamond pattern ("knurling") machined directly into the metal to grip the canvas. The bottom roll is turned by the handle, but cannot move vertically. As it turns, it drives the top roll through a train of gears. The upper roll both turns and can be adjusted up and down. The two rolls turning together pull slabs through easily, and the vertical adjustment of the top roll gives an easy-to-set and infinitely adjustable thickness from paper-thin to over 2 inches. A reference scale allows setting and repeating openings to within 1/100 of an inch. The design gives great flexibility in making slabs. Very thin, translucent porcelain slabs and thick, heavily textured architectural slabs are equally easy. A wide variety of other texturing materials and objects can be passed through the machine along with the clay. Slabs can be rolled either direction or reversed on all North Star machines. Bodies and rolls are made of cast and carefully machined high-strength special alloy aluminum. Gears are made of the strongest material available for this application, nylon or steel. Bushings are nylon and the remaining parts (except plastic gear covers and knobs) are machined steel. Table frames are 14-gauge steel. Tabletops are of moisture-resistant Medex with a melamine surface. Metal surfaces are zinc plated or coated with a durable powder coat finish. Virtually no maintenance is required, and the simplicity of the design ensures that any repair ever needed will be quick and easy.
The GT-400 develops up to 1/2 hp and is capable of centering up to 80 lbs. of clay. Price includes Splash Pan. State-of-the-art electronics provide extra torque and consistent RPM at even the slowest speeds‑great for delicate trimming Fluidly responsive, water resistant foot pedal crafted of hefty cast aluminum puts the potter in total control Modular construction of electronic components makes repairs a snap‑often reducing down time to hours versus days or weeks Heavy-duty, steel frame with 3 widely spaced legs is stable and virtually indestructible Spacious, molded tabletop provides large work area and cleans easily 13" cast aluminum throwing head Splash pan is easily removed for cleaning Convenient, 3-position, reversing switch Ships UPS/FedEx in days versus many other wheels that have to be shipped by truck Total Satisfaction Guarantee Includes a 5 Year Limited Warranty
The 30" Super Slab Package includes: 30" Super Slab Roller, Table, Wagon Wheel Handle, Canvas. The package is shipped in 4 cartons, weighing: 78#, 66#, 50#, 10#. The shipping price calculated by this website may not be accurate due to the configuration of this particular shipment, but we will provide you with an accurate shipping cost once we receive your order. As always, we don't charge your card until your order ships. Every part carefully designed and made for its intended purpose. No off-the-shelf or inferior parts or material. The roller drive features a 4.33:1 reduction gear between the large Wagon Wheel handle and the roller. Rust free and virtually maintenance free. No clumsy heavy shims or boards. No chains, cables or cast-iron gears. Thickness infinitely variable from 0 to 2¼ inches. Slabs can be rolled in either direction and clay can be added or subtracted at any time. Roll slabs up to 28" wide. The length of the slab is limited only by the space and canvas available. Tapered slabs are quick, easy and precise. Warping, curling and cracking are drastically reduced. All machines accept press molds and a wide variety of texturing material such as burlap, plant materials, rope, cork and bark. The North Star Super Series Slab Rollers use a pair of cast and carefully machined 4" diameter high-strength aircraft-grade aluminum rollers and steel drive gears for the maximum compression and best slabs possible. The bushings are machined from high-strength industrial nylon and the remaining moving parts are machined steel. The roller drive features a 4.33:1 reduction gear between the large Wagon Wheel handle and the roller to allow huge slabs to be built by every person, regardless of his/her upper body strength and weight. The work table frame is 14-gauge steel that has been rounded for safety and comfort and coated with North Star's durable blue powder coated finish. The removable tabletops are manufactured from moisture-resistant high-density medex with rounded corners and edges for safety and comfort and a waterproof and stain resistant melamine surface for easy cleaning. The North Star Super Series Slab Rollers are warranted to the original purchaser to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the machine*. This includes even parts that wear in normal use, such as bushings, spacers, gears and spring pins. The only limitations to the warranty are the table tops and canvas that are supplied with each unit and failures caused by abuse or use of the machine for other than its intended purpose.
HIGH DESIGN & GREAT ADVANTAGES All Heavy 14-Gauge Steel Multiple Uses with Easy Maneuvering Ability Highly Versatile Storage Shelves Attractive and Highly Functional Design Generous in Size with Easy Access to Shelves Shelf Truck Package Includes:Shelf Truck
8 brackets
5 finished plywood shelves
There are many unique features that distinguish North Star Shelf Trucks from all others. North Star uses a much larger, wider, stronger caster than any other manufacturer. Full 6 inch diameter American-made industrial ball bearing casters are rated at 300 pounds each (or 1,200 pounds) and roll easily, even over rough or contaminated floors. All four casters swivel for easy maneuvering and two have foot-operated parking brakes. Shelves are supported at each end by brackets of a unique design that simply drop into square holes spaced every 2 inches along the corner uprights. The spacing between shelves and the number of shelves is instantly adjustable without tools. All shelves except the bottom one, which rides directly on the base, can be placed at any level so there is never wasted space and conveniently slide in and out. For low pieces, such as tiles, the truck can hold as many as 22 shelves. This is the only such truck in the world engineered from ground up to ship by UPS for lowest freight cost and quickest shipping. The truck is made entirely of heavy 14-gauge steel with North Star's blue powder coat finish. Each truck comes with four pair of shelf brackets, which will yield five shelf levels (the base carries the fifth shelf). North Star shelves are simply 24" x 36" rectangles of 1/2" finished plywood. Those who need heavier shelves, some other configuration (such as two 12" x 36" shelves per level) or who want to save on shipping cost find it easy to make their own.
