Bought this same wheel last month because it had a lot of good reviews. Unfortunately, the wheel head is off-centered and wobbling. VEVOR's customer service is the worst I have ever encountered. Their website says 30-day no-hassle returns, but getting a new wheel has been the biggest hassle ever! Their first reply was for me to wait 3 weeks for a repair kit so that I could fix it myself. We've gone back and forth several times and each time they refuse to let me return the wheel - they keep upping the incentive to keep it. So far they're giving me $125 to keep it. Does anyone know how to fix it? I have no idea and now I'm stuck with an off-centered pottery wheel.
I like that you tested the wheel with 5# -- seems to be a good indicator of function. Certainly these inexpensive wheels don't quite measure up to pro wheels, but considering they're about a tenth the cost, it's a viable option for many people. Thanks for the review!
You are very welcome and thank you for your comment. It has been fun testing these. They certainly aren't on the same level as the expensive wheels but seem to be good for beginners or some light use cases if you can deal with some minor flaws.
I also got this wheel. The back shelf proportions are disappointing, so I will build an extension shelf for it. The speed is great, but does bog down like you showed, it recovers quickly when the friction reduces.. we threw about 6lbs, centered with 2 3lb chunks. I will use this primarily for smaller work and it’s great for trimming. Bat pins are an easy addition. For the price it can do a lot of work and lowers the barrier of entry into the craft.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I like the idea of adding an extension shelf. I bet this would be perfect for trimming! I'm glad these cheaper wheels are an option for people.
I have the 11" version of this wheel. I did drill bat pin holes in mine and I'm totally glad I did. Just make sure you get really short bat pins or else they will hit against the splash pan.
I bet the smaller size is to cut down on shipping costs. I’m thinking about buying one and setting the motor into a larger table with more room on top and longer legs. I reckon as long as I keep to smaller pieces it’ll do me perfectly
3 pin power connector going into the board is a dumb idea. Water could easily get into the unit and short it out. Much better with the older model where the cord is sealed into the board.
Yeah, they probably should have at least made it connect underneath. I'm sure it was a cost saving idea. I wonder if there is a way to seal it or put some kind of shield around it to keep the water out.
I found the surface of the wheel to be so rough my hand is bleeding. Do you have any recommendations for that issue? Haven't heard back from Vevor yet...
Yeah, I wasn't a fan of the rough surface. I tried a throwing cloth which I found on amazon but it didn't quite keep the clay in one place. I have another video that shows how to add bat pins so you can use a bat. You may be able to throw a slab of clay and stick a bat to that. Those are the only ideas I've come up with so far.
I have the old version. It would be interesting to see if the pulley is much smaller on the new version, making it faster but with less torque, or if the speed difference is from an improvement in electronics
Anyone have a problem with them sending a wheel that doesn’t plug into 110V in United States? They sent me a 180V wheel w a 220V plug. They are not replacing it but telling me to get a transformer. WtHeck. :(
I got it through Vevor. Corresponding from china. Slow response. They’re telling me I need to buy a voltage converter and offering me $56.40 to keep the machine. I saw another person post w a different issue and they offered her $125 to keep the machine. So strange!
My splash pans are a little loose. They can spin around the wheel head if you grab them and turn them. But they seem to stay in one spot when throwing.
