SKYTOU Ceramic Wheel Ceramic Forming Machine 9.8 inches (25 cm) 350 W Electric Ceramic Wheel with Foot Pedal DIY Clay Tools Ceramic Machine Work Clay Art Craft (Yellow)

Even celebrity potheads who do pro level pottery like it and so will you. A solid construction, hilariously simple and genius usage of a scooter handle throttle, btw (flip it over and peek under the skirt to see what I mean). Being an engineer building similar, but super costly and high end devices that are functionally not that different, I heartily applaud the manufacture and design despite what some may claim is 'cheap'. News flash, IT'S CHEAP. What is also is, is SOLID and it WORKS GREAT. Motion is very stable, more than enough torque and speed. You could throw bigger pieces on it too other than that the lowest speed is too fast for a large diameter piece. I'd put 20lbs of clay on it without concern. Most pro-wheels are massively over-spec'd because they have very low speeds and that's quite abusive on induction motors. For a speed controlled motor with an impressive level of performance and repeatability and stability, this is a very inexpensive and durable solution. Honestly if you know how to do it, replacing the controller or motor/controller with a unit that can manage much lower speeds safely would be a better investment than a small pro-wheel. Bearings are very solid and smooth. The primary abuse for bearings in a wheel is the force you shove down with, not to the side, and the gritty material you are trying to pour into them. The seals are appropriate types and should outlast your hobby as well as the next ten people who inherit and discard the hobby from you. Again, another thing that could be upgraded in the future if needed, but the wheel blocks 99.9% of intrusion as well so the seals should last about 10 years of continuous usage just from general wear. Washdown from the top safe, no water intrusion. Don't wash it upside down, it's not built for that. For that matter don't operate it in a pool of water, the water goes on the top, but who operates electrical equipment in the pool? Not me recently. Should you buy it? Do you want to make pottery at least 2-3 times and possibly for the rest of your life but don't have a wheel? Even if you've got the money for a big pro wheel, start here. Totally suitable for low to medium scale production pottery work as well and easily upgraded to anyone who knows the basics of rotating equipment and/or sewing machine repair/modifications.

I don’t normally review things but I picked up pottery as a quarantine habit. My studio was quite a ways away so I wanted something small, compact and lightweight so I could practice at home. I did extensive research online and read every review for every machine on this site and landed on this one. It had the best reviews and the best videos/pictures. I purchased the product and absolutely love it. I had to contact customer service for something and they went ABOVE AND BEYOND to solve the small minuscule issue. I can’t rave enough about them and the machine. I liked it so much my best friend even bought one shortly after me because I love it so much! She loves it too! Great value and beginners wheel. Thanks so much!

Mi opinión luego de un año y medio de uso. Costo beneficio es la mejor opción. No es perfecto, pero si muy buena opción para principiantes como yo. Con este torno cerámico he realizado incontables piezas y pude crear mi pequeño emprendimiento de cerámica. Por ahora seguiré usándolo pues sigue funcionando muy bien.

This wheel has been a great first wheel. It’s sturdy (just adjust the feet to level it) and is smooth. It can handle the pressure needed to center clay and is smooth enough to pull up on clay nice and easy. Negative - short dimensions- I’m tall (5’9”) so having it on the floor and hunching over was not happening. But table top to rowing solved that. Great find for beginners.

This little wheel works a lot better than I thought it would. I've been taking classes at a pottery league for a few years now, using much larger and more powerful wheels. I was worried this one would wobble or not be able to support more than a 1lb of clay. I can easily throw 3lb pieces using this and its great for trimming larger pieces. Would definitely recommend for novice potters that aren't ready to invest in a larger wheel.