Penelope on fri 12 dec 03
Hubby and I are driving with the kids down to Florida in February for a
holiday and I have always wanted a York Kick Wheel. Since Axner is in
Florida I figured I'd bring one back with me. The problem is that I am a
part time potter who has not done too much potting lately and hubby is
unconvinced I will even use this wheel. I do historical re-enactments and
would like to have a wheel to do demos on at different sites. I figured the
York was just right for this. I have wanted one for years.
Since I've never seen one up close and personal, my questions
are............
Has anyone out there ever used a York Kick Wheel and what did/do you think
of it? It is hard to get used to? How many bats did you order to go with it?
Is it really as portable as it sounds?
ANY information you could send my way would be a bonus. I already know that
I will not be throwing more then a few pounds on it and that's fine, I don't
do big stuff anyway.
Thanks in advance,
=o) =o) =o) =o) =o) =o)
Penni Stoddart
Literacy Education Assistant
Potter
London, Ontario
Sometimes we just need to remember what the rules of life
really are... You need only two tools: WD-40 and duct tape.
If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. If it moves and
shouldn't, use the duct tape.
Clayhannie@AOL.COM on sat 13 dec 03
I purchased a York Kick Wheel several years ago and use it for enactments at
Bible Schools, etc. or for small demonstrations. It is not a comfortable
wheel to use for producing items as my legs are to long and the wheel is fairly
light. However, its 50 lb wt. makes it easy for me to transport to remote
locations and of course, it doesn't need electricity. I also use it for children
to work on. They love it. I have 2 sets of the bats, but usually just use
one bat as a wheel head and cut the pieces off as you would on a regular wheel
head.
Martha Griffith
clayhannie@aol.com
Tjo62@AOL.COM on thu 18 dec 03
I have had a York Kickwheel for years. I use it for demonstrations. It is
great to use for outdoor demonstrations because it doesn't need electricity. I
once demonstrated at an outdoor event beside a small pond. I put the wheel
under a tree and let the water fly. I made a couple dozen tumblers in about an
hour and half. It is very portable. I can sling it over my shoulder and carry
it up a flight of stairs for demonstrations in the school systems (it's about
60 pounds). However, I would never dream of using it as a substitute for an
electric wheel or full size kick wheel. It would require too much work.
Therefore, I do not even use bats with this wheel. It is also a safe size for kids to
play on, and I have heard of people using them as banding wheels. Good luck,
Tonya in Louisville, KY
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