$200 Vevor Wheel review / Give away! free wheel!
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- Опубликовано: 4 фев 2025
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Hey potters. This is a long overdue video for a more economic wheel vs the expensive wheels. A huge shout out to the Vevor company for sending me this wheel to review. Hopefully this helps some of you get your hands on a wheel for the holidays or even as a gift for someone who would like to try out the art :)
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I have a slightly older version of this Vevor wheel, and I absolutely love it! You were on right point with most of your pros and cons too! I'm new to pottery so it's perfect. OH and to get it to the right height for me, I have mine leveled on bed risers, and it doesn't move at all. Great Video!!!
I'm late to this video but in our studio we use cinder blocks to rise it to standing height too
Thanks so much for your review on the Vevor. It was very accurate and helpful. I picked one up in December of last year when I was newly retired. It had been 45 years since I had thrown pottery, and was very pleased with what the Vevor had to offer, as I recaptured my throwing ability and technique. I would like to say everything that you pointed out about the Vevor is accurate. I did find a couple of solves that I wanted to share. When I first started throwing on the Vevor back in December of 2022, I found that the pressure that I was applying, was causing the machine to scoot forward. Additionally, as you pointed out, I couldn’t get low enough to the level that was needed for the height of the Vevor And with that. had my husband build a 4” platform out of plywood with a stop at the back. And I found the perfect stool which lowered to the level that I needed. So when I applied pressure while centering, the wheel might move forward, but it was stopped at the back of the platform. You talked about the power of the wheel. And I would agree that although it spins fast, a reasonable amount of pressure on the wheel head is going to make it slow down. Although my husband successfully installed pins in the wheel head, the splash pans are so close to the wheel head that you cannot attach bats larger than 11 1/2 inches in diameter. Thanks for your review. I really enjoy your videos and watch frequently.
The wheel has that small fine texture as a result of poor machining. That would be cut on a metal lathe, and they did it quick and cheap. You can remove those grooves with some sand paper. Spin the wheel and keep your sandpaper moving to avoid making it not flat. Also, use sand paper that is not too aggressive and slowly work up to smooth. I just bought the 14" model and am excited to get it in 3 days.
You could also use PVC pipe in extent To extend the legs Put the pvc pipe inside the Legs and to extend the legs Hopefully you understand what I mean
Thanks for the review. I have a high level of trust with your reviews. It is nice to see a professional potter take beginners into consideration.
Something a clay studio I used to go to had was cinderblocks. I currently have this wheel on cinderblocks to add height to it. You may have to try a few sizes to find one that works for you but roughly 3"- 6" lift will make it about the right for a standard folding chair. Bricks are also unlikely to shift or break under your wheel with regular use and if you flip one out to the side it can be a back stop for the petal so it isn't sliding away from you constantly.
I have a similar wheel ($179). I have been using it for just over a year. Mine doesn't have the adjustable legs but if you get plastic sink drain pipes. They are a larger size on the top and a smaller size on the bottom. They are made so that the metal pipe that is coming out of the bottom of the sink to go into. The legs fit down into them (when you take the rubber feet off) and the rubber feet fit onto the bottom of the sink drain pipe. Take a 2x4 and a rubber mallet (or hammer) and tap it down until you get to just above the height you want. Then put a level on the wheel head and tap it down to level. I have mine in my up stairs shower (I taped over the drain to stop clay from going down it). With that wheel, you should be able to get schedule 80 pvc pipe (the thick pipe) to make legs. I took 400 grit sandpaper and turned it on high to get rig of those little lines. You are correct on the 7 lbs. Trying to center 8 lbs, I stopped the wheel. I can stop the wheel with 7 lbs if I push hard but I can make it work. I did do 2 5lb pieces to make a 10-ish lb vase (It didn't survive but that wasn't the wheels fault). I push the wheel up against a wall and my knees are on the front and it doesn't move on me (I am 6' and 270 lbs). I am also a left handed potter. After a year my splash pan is starting to warp and it doesn't want to stay together.
OMG i missed this give away by some months! :( living in sweden and re-taking pottery again after some time off so I am thinking about buying a wheel. I am currently paying a membership at a pottery studio but I am only allowed to go once per week, which is not enough compared to the amount of practice you need at the beginning. Currently looking for a wheel and came across thiis one so this video comes in perfect taiming!! Thank you for being honest!!
Thanks so much for this review! I have been taking lessons for about a year and have become pretty obsessed with clay. I actually got a Vevor wheel for myself in February since I could only get to the studio weekly, and I wanted to be able to throw more often than that. As you said, I didn't want to drop over $1,000 for a wheel initially, so I decided to try one of these. (It's a different model than the one in the video, but basically the same thing.) I have thrown on it almost daily for the past 8 months, and it is still working as well as the day I pulled it out of the box. My 10-year-old granddaughter has also caught the 'clay bug' and has her own stash of low fire. She has already made it VERY WELL known that she wants my wheel "when I am done with it."
I agree that it is the perfect size for someone smaller. It works perfectly for her, but my back hurts from hunching over. My husband made me a small platform for it, and we put non-skid stuff on it (as well as a pegboard 'wall' so I can hang my tools). I have never experienced the tipping that you did in the video. My only other con of this style is that there is not much room behind the splash pan to put the water bucket. I had to put a small stand next to the wheel. The platform and stand make it a bit less portable and compact than I would prefer, but it has served me well so far and I am actually pleased with how durable it has been!
It was very simple for my husband to drill back pins onto this wheel head, which eliminated the problem of the textured wheel. This is a very good review.
Hey dude I like the way you break it down I'm extremely low and thinking about buying a wheel wasn't sure how much to spend for a beginner so I appreciate your information
I got one of these for $50 with gift cards and discounts. I love it for the cost. It’s giving me a chance to learn.
Great review! I set mine on bed risers and it’s perfect for my small space. Perfect.
I just found your channel. I love your sense of humor. Information with a laugh are two of my favorite things
My wife and I are new to pottery. We are learning and building our home studio at a slower pace and looking for bargains. This review is very helpful. On a personal note your work is beautiful. Your energy and humor in your videus are very fun and got us hooked as subscribers. Thanks so much.
been watching for over a year now and some rewatched some of your videos so many times! this review was so helpful in comparing and understanding the budget wheel i currently have. 😅
YES, YES, YES, & thank you for mentioning us lefties. I have the Shimpo RK Whisper (I think it’s called a Nidec) pottery wheel. It’s the one with the metal base & manual stick type lever. As a multigeneration potter & lefty, this wheel works great for me. I even called the company prior to buying it in order to make double sure the wheel would turn in the direction I needed it to go.
Thanks so much for the review. We’re trying to make space in one of our buildings so I can have a corner just for my pottery wheel, wedging table, shelves, & I’m hoping at some point to have room for a kiln. If I’m able to boot our backup riding mower to the new building, I should have room. If this happens, there’s a chance hubby will be more interested in throwing. He’ll have to have his own wheel. 🤭
FYI: I wish at least one of my two (adult) daughters had an interest in pottery throwing.
Donte you aremy favorite potter on line for sure. You have always been open and honest and I appreciate how you teach and speak in everyday language and not pottery lingo. I am very much a newbie potter and am looking for a cost efficient wheel that still works well. I really appreciate this review! Thank you.
College art classes were a few decades ago, so I’m starting once again and truly appreciate this review and all the other videos you make. Thanks for all you do and kudos for the beautiful pottery you make.
Thanks for going into such great detail on all your videos. They are very helpful for those of us learning to throw.
Thanks for the review 👍 I had my grandkids (8 & 3 years old) they loved it😊 I centred it for them and they made some little bowls but wow what smiles I got from them 😊. Told my son Xmas is coming 😁
thank you for a thorough and thoughtful review 😀. My husband and I have just started doing pottery. We joined a local studio about two months ago. Our teacher told us to watch you videos in our free time to learn more techniques and ideas.
Have to say, huge difference from your first wheel review video and this one. I was worried I wasn't going to find an cheap options as your first video most of those wheels push over a grand now. Glad to see you've added a cheaper wheel review!
I love the information you provide. Every video, if it isn't just fun, gives really relateable information.
Thanks for the review! I'll be using this as a bowling ball spinner (sanding and polishing)!
Was looking at this one to start. Thank you for the honest review. Subscribed😊
I also have an old wheel that was traded for some construction work thanks to my husband. Thanks for your review.
Love your channel! We have been looking for a wheel and this wheel looks like good starter wheel! Keep up the great videos!
Great video, thank you. Looking at wheels for my home, I am a member of a pottery studio, this wheel I believe would be great when throwing cups/ mugs and bowls for sales… glad I came across your channel
Cheers
Of course you know that you can use bats without pins by sticking them down using a pad of clay. I wonder if the textured surface was designed to facilitate this?
Just brainstorming.
I was delighted to see a new video! It’s been a while. 😁
My daughter loves pottery and I want to surprise her with a wheel, I think this would be a great fit as she is just starting and still learning!
I am sorry I missed this original video. I am just learning how to make pottery. I go to a class right now and it is hard to get into the class. I would love to learn more at home. I love watching your videos. I really like how you go into great details on when you are teaching. Thanks for that.
Thank you for your review of the vevor wheel. I have been thinking of getting this wheel. It is very informative.
As a righty who throws lefty (don’t ask), a reversible wheel is awesome. Excellent review!
hi! just started with ceramics two months ago and have been taking the steps on starting a new pottery studio in my apartment! your channel has been super helpful with your real talk on wheels and equipment! thanks so much :-)
bought the 14inch wheel.. it just arrived :-)
Thank you for this review I'm new to pottery and this is so helpful. I've been crashing watching your videos.
I actually just bought this one(or one similar) and so far I'm liking it. I'm a very very new potter and figured it would be great to learn on. I'm only 5'3 and 135lbs, so the size is actually perfect for me! Thank you for all your tutorials...It has taught me so so much!
Someday, I will have a wheel in my house. And it will likely be a cheapie, so I really appreciate these types of reviews. Thank you!
Thank you for the review. I keep eyeing them to try to learn and see if I like throwing as much as hand building.
I've also been keeping an eye in Craigslist and such but mostly bring up this wheel and I'm like...I don't knwo..know...
Thank you for taking the time to compare this wheel. It has been a long journey of research as a student who has discovered a love for wheel throwing. I am very thankful you took the time to test it over the course of a couple weeks, give clips and references to what you are discussing but add some humor as well. I find the shaking of the wheel in the video interesting as I haven't seen that before as silly as it sounds. I did want to ask if you could make a video on making your own colored slips or underglaze recipes. I've dipped my toes into the glaze making area but don't know much about creating those two. Thank you again for your honest review and hope the rest of your day is pleasant.
I’ve been wanting to try pottery forever! Finally made the commitment this year to try and make this a new fun hobby. Thanks for all the information and help in getting beginners started!
I had to drill and add pins to my shimpo … no problems :) other than it took two years of procrastinating.
Thanks for this review. I got a vevor wheel about a month ago and wish I had sooner. I put it up on wood blocks to add more height. I have had clay come off due to the texture on the wheel but I am adjusting my throwing/centering to reduce that. By comparison, the wheels in the nearby studio also have their quirks and the vevor wheel was less than 2 months of studio access. The convenience and less expense, for a hobby potter, this is definitely worth it
Thanks for the honest opinion. I enjoy your videos (and humor). I learned on a kick wheel about 30 years ago and was going to look for one of those used. But that would be very heavy to move around! Not to mention impossible to put away! Please keep making your informative videos!
Thanks for helping us become better potters!
This is a really thorough review. We're planning to get a higher end wheel and kiln mid-2023, but we may grab one of these to use in the meantime.
My husband also bought PVC caps screw them to the box and then put the feet of the wheel into those no problem with it moving
I just started throwing on the wheel and seeing your videos has helped me a lot in not only throwing but also glazing so thank you. I want to become a ceramicist and sell my work one day, you and other youtubers make me believe I can.
Started taking pottery lessons in early 2020, found your channel & then, great timing, everything closed down. Months later when things began to open I decided this was a hobby I wanted to continue and used your previous wheel recommendation video & bought a Clay Boss. Great wheel for the price. Don’t need another wheel so will pass on the give away but appreciate your videos.
Great review, I just started pottery and was looking at different wheels. Thanks for the info!!
Thanks for sharing. Super tempted to try it out, but wish it had bat pins.
Thanks for sharing. I like how you bring us a wealth of valuable information in a very entertaining fashion.
So happy to see this video! I’m just getting into pottery and want to learn throwing but I can’t afford a high end wheel. I’m about to be laid off of work and want a hobby to keep me busy while I search for a new job. I appreciate a honest review because there are so many things to figure it out. But, I think I would really like this wheel! Thank you for your channel!!!
Your right, it would be perfect for someone who is starting out! My Bailey is heavy, but you can center up to 100 lbs., but I paid a lot for mine!
I'm amazed that it's so inexpensive! Thanks for the review.
Great review. I trust that I will fit into the “child” category at 5’4” lol. As a smaller wheel is just what I need!!
I love that you're trying to help make ceramics more accessible!
Great review! I’ve been thinking about getting my own wheel and this video has been super helpful thanks! :)
Thank you for an honest review.
Looks like a good option for a tryout.
Thank you for the great review! I've been shopping around for something to have a home for a while and this was really helpful trying to figure out what works best!
I love your content, and I thank you for it. I'm a beginner, and have found your content immensely helpful.
fantastic review. I sometimes teach wheel to kids and having this would definitely help them create much easier. I will also show this to the elementary school for their art room.
I have this wheel and to add height I bought a10 foot, 2" pvc pipe cut to three identical length sections that I then slid onto each leg of the wheel. Works like a charm.
For that specific type of splash pan, it's significantly easier to pinch the two bumps together from the inside of the pan. I used to use a Shimpo VL Light and always put it together like that.
For someone who i ls 5ft, I think this height might be better for me 😅 when I'm throwing on Shimpo wheels, I feel awkward. I need to lower the seat. I've done a lot of glassblowing for college and now I'm finally getting into my ceramics since I work at an art studio and I'm enjoying it. I want to get a wheel for Christmas so this review helped !!! I've only thrown 5 times and 2-3 pieces each time and my pieces are already mostly centered. I'm left handed, but I'm also ambidextrous so I love the option that the wheel spins both directions 😁 thank you for your review. Your content was knowledgeable and funny. I loved your edits 🤣 made me chuckle.
Love the Information in all of your videos, so helpful. I need to try to make planters and salsa bowls still can't without knowing how to operate a wheel. And we're saving for a kiln. Finally. Have a good day.
Thanks for this review -- I think it would be perfect for my 10 year old granddaughter!! Nice to hear someone I trust say it would be ok to use!
i'm going to start my first pottery lesson next week. this is also the first time in years i've had short nails, but learning pottery is worth it!
Thank you for all of your tutorials. They are fun and I am learning a lot. I appreciate you making these videos.
That is a great price would love to have one and start making some awesome stuff like you.
Thank you for the review. I mainly handbuild but occasionally need a wheel. This wheel seems like a great compromise.
Great review. I can't afford the more expensive wheels and just couldn't quite make up my mind on getting one of these less expensive ones. I had worried that (because it was so much less expensive) that I would be throwing away a few hundred dollars on something that wouldn't work. Glad to know that it would be a good one to start with (with a table to raise it up a bit). Enjoy all your videos, especially ones like this!
Thanks for the review! I was going to a pottery studio for a bit and loved it and have been looking for an affordable wheel to have at home. Definitely going to check this one out!
Excited to see the results for the giveaway!
Thank you so much for your review and for giving this wheel away to someone. That is so kind. I also really love your glaze reviews and watch them to get combo ideas so please keep em coming 🎃
I love that you make helpful videos for beginners. It makes it way easier to start I was looking for a affordable wheel. 😊
I had wondered how a professional would rate these inexpensive wheels. Love the honesty.
Thanks for this review! I might consider something like this. I've only done coil and slab work up to now. Time to bump up to throwing!
What a fantastic video! I would have loved this video when I was just getting into pottery, and I hope it really helps out some people who want to give it a try! Now I'm at the point of getting my own Pacifica wheel soon here, but back when I was unsure I was looking into these wheels. Thank you for helping out the pottery community!
Thanks for the review. You help give so much info for beginners.
Thank you for your kindness to others
Thank you for this amazing review. I've looked at this wheel many times out of curiousity as I'd love to get a wheel
Awesome thanks!! I love your reviews!
Your wheel reviews are the perfect rabbit hole and I’ve changed my wheel decision multiple times based on your videos. Still trying to decide!
I love your videos :)
My health won’t allow me to use my kicking wheel much longer (OPMD), so this wheel would be a wonderful add!
That is a nice wheel for beginners thank you for the honest review
100% agree with everything you said about this wheel! I bought this and my husband drilled the bat holes (NOT AN EASY PROCEDURE-YIKES!) and it has worked really well for me. I'm 5'3" and the height is OK. BUT...that splash pan. Dear God 😞I fight with putting it on every.single.time. I keep thinking it will get easier the more I use it but so far- nope.
Thanks for reviewing this wheel. Was looking for a smaller one to teach grandkids on.
Love your review. You said at the end what I was thinking all along - Great for kids! I would love to have my granddaughter by my side to learn and she could actually reach the foot pedal! (and I could pick it up from you if I'm selected :) Thank You and Thank You Vevor for this opportunity!!!
Been playing with moving from community studio to home. Your videos are very helpful!
Really appreciate this review. I've been going to pottery classes once a week but want to practise more at home. I've caught the pottery bug and 2.5 hours a week just isn't enough.
I've been saving for a nice wheel but knowing this wheel will suffice for beginner practise I might just get this one and get a better one when I can afford it.
Thanks so much! I've been watching your videos throughout covid waiting for the day I could get into classes. You're always informative.
Do it Diane- you won't regret it. Being able to work at home is SO great and these small wheels are perfect for just pulling out of a closet or whatever and making something when you have the urge.
really appreciated this review, i just found your channel & this was helpful!
Great video, love the iron banner flag in the background!
17:17 You have read my mind haha.
What an awesome review! Keep up :)
Thanks Dante! Great review!
Fun! I actually had never heard of this brand. Thanks for the honest review!!
I miss having a wheel. I wish they didn't cost as much. I use to make pottery art all the time. Then kids got me. Thanks for giving the real deal on wheels.
I've been taking a ceramics class for the past month and love it! Your videos helped me figure out the basics of working on the wheel and it has been going pretty good. My next step is going to be making my own little home studio where I can create, and I'm so excited! Thanks for all the great videos
I just bought one of these wheels last week. 😊