Find your wheel
Match a wheel to the way you like to work and your budget.
In stock. In stock wheels are first come, first served.
Centers 100 lbShimpo VL Whisper
Quiet direct drive. Legs come off for tabletop use.1/2 HP · 14" head · Reverses$1,799Regular price $2,151In stock5-year Shimpo warranty
Centers 25 lbShimpo VL-Lite
Light enough to carry, with a remote foot pedal.1/3 HP · 12" head · Reverses$1,059Regular price $1,224In stock5-year warranty
Centers 100 lbSpeedball Clay Boss
Load-sensing control holds speed under changing loads.1/2 HP · 14" head · Reverses$1,099Regular price $1,299In stock10-year warranty · 2 bats included
Centers 25 lbSpeedball Artista
A great first wheel that sits on any table top.1/3 HP · 11" head · No reverse$598Regular price $674.99In stock2 bats and 2 buckets included
Handles 225 lbBrent Model C
Quiet and solid. Recommended for schools and art centers.3/4 HP · 14" head · Reverses$2,221.95Regular price $2,800In stock10-year warranty · also in black
Handles 300 lbBrent Model CXC
Brent’s heavy-duty wheel for potters who throw large forms.1 HP · 14" head · Reverses$2,306.95Regular price $2,900In stock10-year warranty · also in black
Handles 150 lbBrent Model B
Quiet and solid, built for school and studio potters.1/2 HP · 14" head · Reverses$2,124.95Regular price $2,700In stock10-year warranty · also in black
Centers 100 lbShimpo RK-Whisper
Just 30 decibels, with a fixed foot pedal and a hand speed lever.1/2 HP · 12" head · Reverses$1,649Regular price $1,974In stock5-year warranty
Handles 225 lbBrent Black Model C
Quiet and solid, in black, for schools and art centers.3/4 HP · 14" head · Reverses$2,266.95Regular price $2,850In stock10-year warranty · 120V AC only
Centers 88 lbBTH Sirius BP02
Adjustable legs for seated, standing or tabletop throwing.0.8 HP · 12" head · Reverses$849Regular price $1,058In stock5-year warranty
Handles 300 lbBrent Black Model CXC
Brent’s heavy-duty wheel in black, for large forms.1 HP · 14" head · Reverses$2,366.95Regular price $2,975In stock10-year warranty · splash pan included
Centers 175 lbSpeedball Big Boss
Maximum torque at lower speeds and load-sensing control.1 HP · 14" head · Reverses$1,398Regular price $1,599In stock10-year warranty · 2 bats included
Centers over 100 lbSkutt Classic
Skutt’s heavy-duty workhorse for dedicated studio potters.1/3 HP · 14" head$1,831Regular price $2,700In stock10-year warranty
Centers over 100 lbSkutt Legend
A studio and classroom favorite with a removable splash pan.1/3 HP · 14" head · Reverses$1,946Regular price $2,800In stock10-year warranty
Centers 80 lbPacifica GT-400
Quiet quad-belt drive and the magnetic Magic Pedal.Over 1/2 HP · Reverses$1,569Regular price $1,7525-year limited warranty
Centers 175 lbSpeedball Boss Elite SQ
A raised work table and adjustable feet for leveling.1 HP · 14" head · Reverses$1,589Regular price $1,799In stock10-year warranty · 2 bats included
Centers over 100 lbSkutt Prodigy
Skutt’s compact do-it-all wheel, for beginners to pros.1/3 HP · 12" head · No reverse$1,423Regular price $1,950In stock10-year warranty
Centers 132 lbBTH Andromeda D3
Quiet magnetic direct drive. Works on a tabletop too.1 HP · 14" head · Reverses$1,344Regular price $1,680In stock5-year warranty · $50 gift certificate
Handles 150 lbBrent Black Model B
Quiet and solid, in black, for school and studio potters.1/2 HP · 14" head · Reverses$2,174.95Regular price $2,750In stock10-year warranty · splash pan included
Centers over 100 lbPacifica GT-800
For extra-large work, with the magnetic Magic Pedal.Over 1 HP · Reverses$1,859Regular price $2,0685-year limited warranty
Centers 50 lbBailey Pro-X
One-piece Counter Pan with a drain and room for a bucket.1/4 HP · 13" head · Reverses$2,109Regular price $2,19310-year warranty on motor, controller and pan
Centers 100 lbBailey Pro-XL
One-piece Counter Pan with a drain and room for a bucket.1/2 HP · 13" head · Reverses$2,141Regular price $2,22710-year warranty on motor, controller and pan
Centers 50 lbLockerbie EK Electric Kick
Kick it, or press the pedal and let the motor drive it.1/3 HP · 28" flywheel$2,399Seat and splash pan included- Pickup special
Shimpo VL Whisper
Pick up in Sheffield, Tue to Fri, with 48 hours’ notice.1/2 HP · 14" head · Reverses$1,699Regular price $2,151In stock5-year Shimpo warranty
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How to choose a pottery wheel
Four questions narrow the choice to a few good wheels. The finder above asks the same ones.
- What kind of wheel? Most potters use an electric wheel with a foot pedal. Table-top wheels are lighter and smaller, good for small spaces and classes. Kick wheels run on a heavy flywheel you push with your foot, so they need no electricity. We also carry a wheelchair-accessible wheel.
- How much clay will you center? Each wheel is rated for the most clay it can center, from 25 lb on our smallest wheels to 300 lb on the strongest. Choose a rating well above your biggest piece. A stronger motor keeps the wheel head turning steadily under heavy pressure.
- Does it need to reverse? Some left-handed potters throw clockwise, and some potters trim in reverse. Most of our electric wheels reverse; the Reversing filter shows only those that do.
- Budget and extras. Compare the warranty (5 to 10 years), the wheel head size (11 to 14 inches) and what’s included, such as a splash pan or bats.
In-stock wheels are first come, first served. For more detail, read our pottery wheel buying guide, or contact us.
Common questions
What wheel should a beginner buy?
Beginners rarely throw more than a few pounds of clay at a time, so any of our wheels will do. For room to grow, a 1/2 HP wheel that centers about 100 lb is a popular middle ground.
Do I need a reversing wheel?
Usually it’s not something you need to shop for: most of our electric wheels already reverse, and a kick wheel turns whichever way you kick it. Reverse matters if you throw clockwise, as some left-handed potters do. It’s also handy for trimming, and for classes where students throw both ways.
Kick wheel or electric?
Kick wheels are quiet, need no power and give you direct control, but take more effort. Electric wheels are easier for long sessions and heavy clay.
Will a wheel run on a regular outlet?
Most of our wheels plug into a standard 120 V outlet. A few models also come in 220 V versions.