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atlantica wheels

updated wed 11 feb 98

 

Clennell on tue 10 feb 98

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>Dear Marshall: Sheila and I bought have Pacifica wheels and I'd never buy
>another one. They have these nylon bands that drive the wheel and must be
>sprayed with a silicon spray that they provide. Sheila rarely sprays hers
>but since I use larger amounts of clay I am spraying mine every couple of
>days. Right in the middle of the swollen belly of a large jug you get
>this annoying noise which means the belts need spraying. Down you go on
>your hands and knees to spray the friggers. I think in retropect I'd have
>chosen a Brent. Had a Shimpo for many years and disliked it a bunch.
>Jerky starts and a splash pan that would drive you to drink before lunch.
I look at wheels in Australian Potter or some British mag and druel.
Sensible splash pans. Imagine that. It seems that wheels made across the
Atlantic were designed by potters to be used by potters.
I figure if they have a good splash pan they were designed by working
potters. If Brian Giffin ever needs another money maker I wish he'd design
a splash pan for all of us that make and trim more than two pots a day.
Good luck in your quest.
cheers,
Tony