This version of our popular Prodigy potters wheel has all the features of the standard Prodigy wheel, with a larger splash pan.
The Prodigy wheel was designed as an entry level wheel that is priced right and designed to last.
- 1/3 HP continuous duty Motor
- 12 Inch Twist and Lift Cast Aluminium Wheel Head
- Round 1 Piece Splash Pan
- Plastic Vacuum formed Table-top for complete water protection
- Reverse rotation available.
…much more!
Contents List
Wheel arrives fully assembled including:
Wheel Head (optional "Lotus Head" available)
Foot Pedal (Attached)
Bat Pins
Operating Manual
Ship dimensions: 24 x 24 x 30 inches
Ship weight: 94lbs
Handles Like A Sports Car!
If wheels were fabrics…this one would be silk. The smoothness of a wheel is determined by a lot of things; the controller, the motor, the belt, the foot pedal…they all have to work together in a choreographed dance at high speeds, at low speeds, with a lot of clay and with very little.
The Motor
The motor is a Continuous Duty rated motor. These motors are tested under very rigorous conditions.
The Controller
Controllers have settings that determine the min/max speed, the torque, the rate at which the wheel head speeds up and slows down and something called IR Comp. IR comp on a potters wheel is designed to send more power to the wheel when it feels that it is being bogged down, like when you are centering a large amount of clay or maybe when a student wants to see how strong they are! When you take your hands off the clay, the additional power to the wheel is brought back to normal because the resistance is gone. The problem with this is that these surges may not be perfectly smooth. If you are throwing a big platter this is not good.
All Prodigy Wheels are shipped with IR Comp turned off as our research tells us that most potters prefer to control the needed power with the foot pedal.
The Wheel Head and Splash Pan
The Wheel Head on all Skutt Electric Wheels is removable!
No.... not with a screwdriver and a PHD in Engineering, simply 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. Just bring it straight to your clay reclaimer or bin and dump it. It is that easy!
The Shaft
The large diameter shaft on a Skutt wheel ensures durability under the heaviest of clay loads.
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.
Give us a call today on 01782 319435 or e-mail enquiries@cromartie.co.uk for more details on this fantastic Prodigy wheel.