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Shimpo VL-Lite

€866.13 $1,025.00
Maximum quantity available reached.
Sku: VLLITE
Product Description

Buy a Shimpo VL Lite and get free stuff!

Free shipping
Buy your wheel from dulcemielevents and get a FREE $20 gift certificate* as well as free UPS Ground shipping (continental Austria only).
*Gift certificate may not be used at time of wheel purchase.


Designed 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.

Features

  • Electronic Controller delivers smooth steady speed control at maximum torque
  • 25 lbs centering
  • 12″ wheel-head
  • Broad Speed Range allows optimum speed under all load conditions
  • Built-in Breaker protects Motor from overload
  • Portable
  • Smooth and steady foot pedal control
  • Automatic belt tensioning system
  • Unique brushes in the motor make this wheel extremely quiet
  • 5 year warranty

Specifications

  • Reversibility - Accommodates left and right hand users
  • Centering - 25 lbs
  • Wheel-head Speed - 0-250 rpm
  • Remote Foot Pedal - Accommodate all throwing positions
  • Wheel Dimensions - 22 x 28 x 21"
  • Weight - 51 lbs
  • Shipping Weight - 85 lbs 

Warning: 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.


Download the Shimpo VL Lite Manual (PDF)

 

Download a brochure about the Shimpo VL Lite (PDF)

 

 

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If you are located within our local delivery area (125 miles from our location) we will most likely delivery your order using one of our two delivery trucks. We will contact you to schedule a delivery time. 

Offer valid November 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024

Purchase one of the following Shimpo wheels and receive a gift certificate from the dulcemielevents. No paperwork needs to be submitted by you the consumer. dulcemielevents will send you a gift certicate code electronically you can use on your next purchase with us. 

2022 Gift Certificate Promotion for VL-Whisper and RK-Whisper purchases

Purchase a SHIMPO VL-WHISPER or SHIMPO RK-WHISPER and receive a $40 Gift Certificate from the participating store of purchase.


2022 Gift Certificate Promotion for VL-Lite purchases

Purchase a SHIMPO VL-LITE and receive a $30 Gift Certificate from the participating store of purchase.


2022 Gift Certificate Promotion for Aspire Potters wheel purchases

Purchase a SHIMPO ASPIRE with Hand Lever Control or Foot Pedal and receive a $25 Gift Certificate from the participating store of purchase.


Additional promotional Information: Purchase must be made between 11/1/24 and 12/31/24. No substitutions.

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