Elite Wheel: Production Potter-1/2 HP motor.

The Production Potter’s Dream Wheel
The combination of the Built-In Splash Pan, Heavy Duty Frame, and ridiculously strong motor make the Elite a popular choice with production potters. Upgrade to the ultra silky smooth performance of the SSX controller and you may never have to make another potter’s wheel purchase again.

Built Like A Tank!
Everything on this wheel is stout! Potters can put a lot of force on a wheel. We use them to brace our legs, we push around clay on the wheel head, heck… sometimes we even stand on it. You want that base to feel solid.

The frame of the Elite is made of powder coated, 5/16″ cast aluminum. The legs are 1/8″ thick steel. The wheel head is the thickest on the market and the motor is the biggest.

If you are looking for a wheel you can pick up and take on a picnic, this one might not be for you. If you are looking for a wheel that will last a lifetime…look no further.

Built-In Splash Pan
Built-in splash pans are popular with potters who enjoy the stability of the heavy cast built-in pan. Steven Hill says he uses it to brace his leg while centering for a little extra leverage.

Elite Specifications:

SPLASH PAN TYPE Built-In
WHEEL HEAD SIZE 14
REVERSING SWITCH Yes
CONTROLLER TYPE Regular
SHIP DIMENSIONS 24 x 24 x 30 inches
SHIP WEIGHT 128 lbs

HORSEPOWER 0.50
VOLTS 120 V
AMPS 5.00 A
RECEPTACLE 5-15

SSX Controller Upgrade:

This drive provides incredible sensitivity for the foot pedal at very low speeds. If you are throwing wide, or tall, any slight variation in the speed of the wheel head can be devastating. The extra large capacitor on this controller has the ability to store more energy so it can transition between speeds with more precision. This is the premier controller. It runs smoother and quieter. There really is no downside.

Skutt Wheel Features & Benefits:

The Motor: Skutt is the only company we know of that uses a Continuous Duty motor. These motors are tested under much more rigorous conditions so they need to be built tougher. That means heavy duty components that can stand up to the strain students (and big pot potter’s) can subject them to. Sometimes bigger is better.

The Wheel Head: The Wheel Head on all Skutt Electric Wheels is removable! No, not with a screwdriver and a PHD in Engineering, just twist and pull up. This innovative design allows you to have full access to your splash pan for cleaning. If you have one of our removable splash pan designs you will definitely appreciate our one piece splash pan. No longer will you need to fuss with cleaning out your splash pan before you can bring it to the sink to clean like two piece pans. Just bring it straight to your clay reclaimer or trash can and dump it. It is that easy! It is also the thickest wheel head on the market so it will never ware thin, will not flex, and is nearly impossible to bend.

The Shaft: The biggest test of your wheel head shaft is to turn it lose on a big pot potter Like Scott Semple. Scott throws pots on over-sized bats that are over 6 ft tall. When you get that much clay, cantilevered out, that high…it puts a tremendous amount of stress on your shaft. Before Scott bought a Skutt wheel he actually bent a few. The shaft on a Skutt wheel is nearly twice the diameter of the competition.

The Controller: Our controllers use only the highest quality components. If you look at our controller side be side with competitors you will see that ours is often twice the size. This allows for larger, more robust components that are spaced properly to reduce heat.

The Foot Pedal: When you are talking about foot pedals the 3 most important factors are; the smoothness, how it ergonomically fits your foot, and how durable it is. Check, Check and Check! It was designed by a potter so it has to be smooth and feel good on the foot. He also knew he wanted to sell these things to schools and knew the constant abuse they would be subjected to so he built it stout using metal parts where others used plastic. You are going to love this foot pedal.

Note: We make every effort to keep this model in stock and receive new inventory every month. If availability shows as "Out of Stock" you will still be able to add this item to your shopping cart and orders will be fulfilled on a first ordered first served basis. Should we expect a longer than usual delay you will be notified and given the option to cancel your order. These are high demand items and we do suggest you get your order in as soon as possible.

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