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Pottery 2016-01-25 03:54:21Post No. 935529
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Pottery Anonymous 2016-01-25 03:54:21 Post No. 935529 [Report]

I want to begin to throw some clay but I don't have the resources to actually buy a wheel so I want to make my own wheel.
I have a washing machine motor that may work but I cannot imagine what else can I do.
So if any one has like the blueprints of a pottery wheel or a book or so tho make one would be appreciated

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Anonymous 2016-01-25 04:37:03 Post No.935545
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Anonymous 2016-01-25 04:37:03 Post No.935545 [Report]

I'm currently building one for my girlfriend. Taking forever on it because we live in an apartment and she can't use it here.

You can find plans for a ghetto one with a washing machine motor online.

The motor is not a good choice though due to the fact they are a/c and heat up when you limit the power on them.

Your best bet is to find a deent sized d/c motor with PWM. Treadmills are an easy source of these.

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Anonymous 2016-01-25 04:49:52 Post No.935554
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Anonymous 2016-01-25 04:49:52 Post No.935554 [Report]

and in RPM and hp what are the numbers??

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Anonymous 2016-01-25 06:26:17 Post No.935574
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Anonymous 2016-01-25 06:26:17 Post No.935574 [Report]

>>935554
If you mean me, I'm not 100% sure yet. Math says about 300 which is a bit high. That is also assuming the speed on the motor is accurate. Often the numbers are high. Plus I can limit it down a little if need be.

Current motor is 2.3HP Max with 1.75 HP Continuous rating. Overkill but the motor was free.

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Anonymous 2016-01-25 07:12:01 Post No.935592
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Anonymous 2016-01-25 07:12:01 Post No.935592 [Report]

>>935529
http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Pottery-Wheel-Using-Treadmill-motor/