SpeedBall Clay Boss Potter's Wheel, Wheel Bats and Boss Base™

Speedball Clay Boss Pottery Wheel, Plastic Bats & Boss Base

Build a reliable wheel-throwing setup with Speedball’s Clay Boss pottery wheel, universal plastic bats and the Boss Base tool. Whether you’re buying your first beginner pottery wheel or upgrading a home studio or teaching space, this range is designed to make throwing smoother, cleaner and more consistent from the first pull.

The Speedball Clay Boss is a starter-friendly potter’s wheel with a dependable 0.5hp motor, 100lb clay capacity and a 14 inch wheel head. Smooth variable speed control (0–240rpm), reversing direction and load-sensing performance help maintain steady speed as you work, while the durable tabletop and two-part splash pan make clean-up simple. Pair it with Speedball plastic bats for an organised workflow and the Boss Base for consistently clean, even bases.

  • Beginner-friendly pottery wheel with smooth variable speed control
  • 14 inch wheel head with reversing direction for flexible throwing
  • Plastic bats for tidy lifting and rotating work with less handling
  • Boss Base tool for creating consistent flat bases with straight sides
  • Ideal for home studios, classrooms, workshops and community studios

Speedball Boss Base™

Developed in collaboration with professional potter Rich Brown, the Speedball Boss Base™ is an ergonomic tool designed to help potters create clean, consistent bases with confidence. Press it into a centred ball of clay and pull outward to form a flat base with straight sides — a reliable starting point for mugs, bowls and cylinders.

  • Helps create consistent, flat bases with straight sides
  • Designed for a uniform 9.5mm (3/8") thick base
  • Dual-function design – use upright for vessels or invert for plates
  • Supports comfort and control at the wheel
  • Great for studios, classrooms and efficient production work

Watch the Boss Base™ in action below:

Speedball Plastic Bats

Speedball’s plastic bats are durable, reusable and designed for everyday studio life. With universal compatibility and the Easy Lift Rim™ feature, they help you lift and move work cleanly with less handling — ideal for teaching environments, busy studios and home potters who want a smoother workflow.

  • Injection-moulded plastic with reinforced ribbing for strength
  • Easy Lift Rim™ for smooth bat removal from the wheel head
  • Universal fit – compatible with standard bat pin spacing
  • Available in vibrant colours and multiple sizes (round and square)
  • Ideal for organising work and rotating pieces without disturbing the clay

Tip: If you’re setting up a new wheel, don’t forget to grab throwing clay and slips so you’re ready to start straight away.