Skutt
Legend Pottery Wheel 1/2 HP Motor
The Skutt Legend pottery wheel is the perfect model for schools. It is easy to clean because the wheel head comes off. Students can take the whole one piece pan to the reclaimer for dumping and then to the sink for a final rinse. From the motor to the foot pedal, these things are built to handle all the abuse the classroom can dish out. Plus it’s all backed by the best 10 year parts and labor warranty in the business.
What’s Included: Packed with the wheel you will find the following items:
- Wheel Head
- Splash Pan
- Foot Pedal (Attached)
- Bat Pins
- Skutt Manual
Most Powerful
All Skutt Motors are Continuous Duty Motors. You can tell by their size they are different than other wheel motors…that is because they are. They are held to a higher standard and therefor have way more torque for their Horse Power rating than other wheels. We asked Herrick Smith to throw a 6 foot pot on our 1/3 HP motor and it showed no signs of straining. Want even more torque? Upgrade to our ½ or 1 HP models.
For years wheel companies have been trying to one up each other on “how much clay their wheel can center. The bottom line is, there is no scientific way to measure this. The skill of the potter and the plasticity of the clay will always vary. The only way to a wheels power scientifically is with an instrument that can measure torque at the wheel head. Well we did and Skutt wheels have the most torque.
Better Control – SSX Controller
These controllers utilize an extra-large capacitor to store power and then feather it in when you want to change speed. This is critical when throwing large pieces at slow speeds to avoid sudden surges that will damage your pots.
Due to the fact that our wheels have enough power we turn off a feature found on most wheel controllers called IR Comp. IR Comp is a setting on the controller that acts like cruise control in your car. We all have experienced that IR comp can be a little jerky at times. Our motors don’t need it, so we do not turn it on.
Easy And Convenient
We have the only wheel head on the market that can be popped off with the flick of a wrist. On our removeable splash pan models this allows us to utilize a one-piece splash pan that won’t leak and can be carried directly to the clay reclaimer in one piece without having to empty it and take it apart.
Reversible Motor
The Legend and Classic Wheels come with a reversing switch for all you lefties out there.
10 Year Warranty
Take one look at our wheels and it is quite clear that they are built to last. From the heavy-duty casted metal frame and foot pedal to the superior electronics we build them with the hopes that you will use this wheel for the rest of your life and we will be proud to support it with the best customer and technical support in the industry. Talk to an actual person who is eager to help you.
Made In The USA
Skutt has been manufacturing in the USA for over 70 years. Our employees are highly skilled and take pride in building you the best equipment. Our technical support team is available 5 days a week and can walk you through any issue you may encounter to help you keeping on making great things.