



Shimpo RK-3E/VL Whisper Pottery Wheel
Shimpo Whisper RK-3E/VL pottery wheel has superior technology with the popular features of the Shimpo RK-Whisper potter’s wheel and the Shimpo Velocity VL combined to create this VL-Whisper pottery wheel. The pottery wheel uses an exceptional Direct Drive motor, which is a brushless, beltless motor that operates on a magnet system and is electronically controlled. As a result, the motor is extremely quiet.
- Three-leg design offers easy levelling and stability (legs can be removed for storage or tabletop use
- Adjustable telescopic legs with 5 setting to accommodate all throwing positions (extension legs available)
- Brushless DC motor: Smooth, quiet (30 decibels) powerful, no maintenance
- Electronic Controller: Actively maintains your desired speed under all load conditions.
- Two-piece Splash pan
- Built-in worktable for tools and pots
- Robust cast alloy remote foot pedal (detachable)
Specifications:
- Accommodates left and right-handed users.
- Built-in breaker: Motor protected from overload.
- 45kg (100lb) centring capacity
- Motor: 1/2 HP 400w (AC230V 50Hz single phase)
- Drive System: Direct Drive DC Brushless Motor
- Wheel head Speed: 0.250RPM
- Wheel head Direction: Clockwise/Anti Clockwise
- Wheel head: 350mm/14” alloy casting
- Two Year Warranty (Register directly with Shimpo)
Shimpo RK-3E/VL Whisper Pottery Wheel
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Stoke-on-Trent
Campbell Road
Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4ET
United Kingdom
Shimpo Whisper RK-3E/VL pottery wheel has superior technology with the popular features of the Shimpo RK-Whisper potter’s wheel and the Shimpo Velocity VL combined to create this VL-Whisper pottery wheel. The pottery wheel uses an exceptional Direct Drive motor, which is a brushless, beltless motor that operates on a magnet system and is electronically controlled. As a result, the motor is extremely quiet.
- Three-leg design offers easy levelling and stability (legs can be removed for storage or tabletop use
- Adjustable telescopic legs with 5 setting to accommodate all throwing positions (extension legs available)
- Brushless DC motor: Smooth, quiet (30 decibels) powerful, no maintenance
- Electronic Controller: Actively maintains your desired speed under all load conditions.
- Two-piece Splash pan
- Built-in worktable for tools and pots
- Robust cast alloy remote foot pedal (detachable)
Specifications:
- Accommodates left and right-handed users.
- Built-in breaker: Motor protected from overload.
- 45kg (100lb) centring capacity
- Motor: 1/2 HP 400w (AC230V 50Hz single phase)
- Drive System: Direct Drive DC Brushless Motor
- Wheel head Speed: 0.250RPM
- Wheel head Direction: Clockwise/Anti Clockwise
- Wheel head: 350mm/14” alloy casting
- Two Year Warranty (Register directly with Shimpo)
Height | 580.0 |
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Width | 600.0 |
Depth | 702.0 |
Pottery Wheels Centering Capacity | 45kg |
Pottery Wheel Speed | 0.250RPM |
Safety data sheet | See |

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