{"title":"Shimpo Pottery Wheels","description":"Nidec Shimpo Pottery Wheels have been proving their reliability to potters for over 70 years. Go big with the Shimpo VL-Whisper or RK-Whisper. Stay on budget with a Shimpo VL-Lite or keep it portable with the Shimpo Aspire with or without a foot pedal. A 5 year warranty is standard with all Nidec Shimpo wheels and they ship free in the continental US!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/Shimpo_Wheel_Comparison.png?v=1586968108\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aspire","title":"Shimpo Aspire","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!-- table.padded-table td { padding:5px; } --\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy a Shimpo Aspire and get free stuff!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/15_gift_certificate.png?v=1614777333\" width=\"197\" height=\"197\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Free shipping\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/free_shipping_NO_BG.png?11505803817462694737\" width=\"199\" height=\"199\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: left; float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/free_shipping_NO_BG.png?11505803817462694737\" data-mce-style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: left; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy your wheel from Krueger-pottery and get a FREE $15 gift certificate* as well as free UPS Ground shipping (continental United States only).\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e*Gift certificate may not be used at time of wheel purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/Shimpo_Wheel_Comparison.png?v=1586968108\" width=\"1048\" height=\"456\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/Shimpo_Wheel_Comparison.png?v=1586968108\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shimpo Aspire tabletop potter’s wheel can handle your most creative challenges. Its lightweight, compact design makes it easily portable; and yet its 20-lb centering capacity makes it a permanent addition to any studio or classroom. The Shimpo Aspire is available with a hand lever control or foot pedal and includes a splash pan and two bats. Your “Aspirations” are its only limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor 100W DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 lbs centering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7″ alloy wheel-head with bat pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne piece easy twist off splash pan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo bats included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLever version is handicap accessible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard wheel-head direction is counter clockwise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeed Control - Lever Handle or Foot Pedal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentering - 20 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWheel-head Speed - 0-230 rpm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheel-head Direction - Counter Clockwise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBats Dimension - 9 3\/4\" Diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight - 25 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Weight - 31 lbs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning\u003c\/strong\u003e: The use of high acidic clays can be damaging to the surface of the aluminum wheel head, and may cause pre-mature oxidation, and pitting. We encourage the use of a bat between the surface of the aluminum wheel head, and the clay whenever possible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/aspire_manual.pdf?v=1679603986\" title=\"Shimpo Aspire Pottery Wheel Manual\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/shimpo_aspire_manual_cover.jpg?v=1614767047\" width=\"167\" height=\"216\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shimpo VL Lite Pottery Wheel Manual\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/Shimpo-VL-Lite-Manual.pdf?v=1730562881\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/aspire_manual.pdf?v=1679603986\" title=\"Shimpo Aspire Pottery Wheel Manual\"\u003eDownload the Shimpo Aspire Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/shimpo-aspire-catalog.pdf?v=1730563860\" title=\"Shimpo Aspire Pottery Wheel Catalog\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/Shimpo-Aspire-Catalog.png?v=1730563762\" width=\"390\" height=\"261\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/shimpo-aspire-catalog.pdf?v=1730563860\" title=\"Shimpo Aspire Pottery Wheel Catalog\"\u003eDownload a brochure about the Shimpo Aspire (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nidec-Shimpo Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Hand Lever","offer_id":7073182187583,"sku":"ASPIRE-NOFP","price":569.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Foot Pedal","offer_id":7073182220351,"sku":"ASPIRE-FP","price":641.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/nidec-shimpo-aspire_8457338f-fbb5-49a8-93d0-4e654e9bb119.png?v=1711579513"},{"product_id":"vllite","title":"Shimpo VL-Lite","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!-- table.padded-table td { padding:5px; } --\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy a Shimpo VL Lite and get free stuff!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"199\" width=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/20_gift_certificate.png?v=1614777333\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: left; float: none;\" height=\"199\" width=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/free_shipping_NO_BG.png?11505803817462694737\" alt=\"Free shipping\" data-mce-style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: left; float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/free_shipping_NO_BG.png?11505803817462694737\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy your wheel from Krueger-pottery and get a FREE $20 gift certificate* as well as free UPS Ground shipping (continental United States only).\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e*Gift certificate may not be used at time of wheel purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"456\" width=\"1048\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/Shimpo_Wheel_Comparison.png?v=1586968108\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/Shimpo_Wheel_Comparison.png?v=1586968108\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned with the potter in mind, the Shimpo VL Lite is a belt-driven lightweight wheel. “LITE” enough to carry yet sturdy enough to throw on. Featuring a remote pedal, two-piece splash pan, workspace, 100-watt reversible motor, an automatic belt-tensioning system and a “LITE” price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic Controller delivers smooth steady speed control at maximum torque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lbs centering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12″ wheel-head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad Speed Range allows optimum speed under all load conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in Breaker protects Motor from overload\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth and steady foot pedal control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic belt tensioning system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique brushes in the motor make this wheel extremely quiet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReversibility - Accommodates left and right hand users\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentering - 25 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheel-head Speed - 0-250 rpm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemote Foot Pedal - Accommodate all throwing positions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheel Dimensions - 22 x 28 x 21\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight - 51 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Weight - 85 lbs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning\u003c\/strong\u003e: The use of high acidic clays can be damaging to the surface of the aluminum wheel head, and may cause pre-mature oxidation, and pitting. We encourage the use of a bat between the surface of the aluminum wheel head, and the clay whenever possible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lCOQ_0a2MJU?si=wu6JKJ1pl1lUJWjy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/Shimpo-VL-Lite-Manual.pdf?v=1730562881\" title=\"Shimpo VL Lite Manual\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/vl-lite-manual.jpg?v=1614753849\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/Shimpo-VL-Lite-Manual.pdf?v=1730562881\" title=\"Shimpo VL Lite Pottery Wheel Manual\"\u003eDownload the Shimpo VL Lite Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/shimpo-vl-lite-catalog.pdf?v=1730562382\" title=\"Shimpo VL Lite Pottery Wheel Catalog Page\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/Shimpo-VL-Lite-Catalog.png?v=1730563167\" width=\"365\" height=\"221\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/shimpo-vl-lite-catalog.pdf?v=1730562382\" title=\"Shimpo VL Lite Pottery Wheel Catalog Page\"\u003eDownload a brochure about the Shimpo VL Lite (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nidec-Shimpo Corporation","offers":[{"title":"120 - Standard USA Voltage","offer_id":39565887832127,"sku":"VLLITE","price":1022.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/nidec-shimpo-vl-lite_48d2dc61-1fa0-4bd7-99f0-63807a6c5769.png?v=1711579517"},{"product_id":"vlwhisper","title":"Shimpo VL Whisper","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!-- table.padded-table td { padding:5px; } --\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy a Shimpo VL Whisper and get free stuff!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/30_gift_certificate.png?v=1552422760\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: left;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/30_gift_certificate.png?v=1552422760\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Free shipping\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/free_shipping_NO_BG.png?11505803817462694737\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: left; float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/free_shipping_NO_BG.png?11505803817462694737\" data-mce-style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: left; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy your wheel from Krueger-pottery and get a FREE $30 gift certificate* as well as free ground shipping (continental United States only).\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e*Gift certificate may not be used at time of wheel purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/Shimpo_Wheel_Comparison.png?v=1586968108\" width=\"1048\" height=\"456\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/Shimpo_Wheel_Comparison.png?v=1586968108\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003eEXTREMELY \u003c\/strong\u003equiet!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect drive system; DC brushless motor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 lbs centering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14″ light alloy casting wheel-head, drilled for bat-pins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable legs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegs can be removed for storage or tabletop use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirtually quiet; no belts, no vibration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheel-head Direction - Clockwise\/Counter-clockwise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheel-head acts as a banding wheel when the pedal is at stop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePedal stops the wheel head immediately; no belt means no extra rotation when stopped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigher torque; no belts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintains a specific set speed when stepping away to center, even with slow speeds with 100 lbs of clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 year warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMotor - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/2 HP, 400W, AC 115V, 60 Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeed Control - Remote foot pedal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheel-head Speed - 0-250 rpm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions - 23 1\/8 x 27 1\/2 x 22 ¾”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight - 120 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Weight - 147 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning\u003c\/strong\u003e: This product may be harmful to a person who has a pacemaker. Serious injury or death could occur. Consult a physician before using.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning\u003c\/strong\u003e: The use of high acidic clays can be damaging to the surface of the aluminum wheel head, and may cause pre-mature oxidation, and pitting. 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text-align: left; float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/free_shipping_NO_BG.png?11505803817462694737\" data-mce-style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: left; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy your wheel from Krueger-pottery and get a FREE $30 gift certificate* as well as free ground shipping (continental United States only).\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e*Gift certificate may not be used at time of wheel purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/Shimpo_Wheel_Comparison.png?v=1586968108\" width=\"1048\" height=\"456\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/1931\/4239\/files\/Shimpo_Wheel_Comparison.png?v=1586968108\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Shimpo RK Whisper pottery wheel uses an exceptional direct drive motor in a compact design. 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