Shimpo Dealer
At McCanless Pottery, we are proud to be an authorized Shimpo Dealer, offering a wide range of top-quality pottery tools and equipment for artists of all levels. Shimpo has a long-standing reputation for excellence, and we are excited to bring their innovative products to our community.
What We Offer:
Throwing Wheels: Our selection includes Shimpo’s renowned pottery wheels, designed for smooth operation and stability. Perfect for beginners and seasoned potters alike, these wheels provide an exceptional throwing experience.
Banding Wheels: Ideal for decorating and finishing your pieces, our banding wheels are essential for any potter’s studio. These sturdy, rotating platforms make it easy to apply glazes, paints, and embellishments with precision.
Accessories & Tools: We carry a comprehensive range of Shimpo accessories, including clay tools, bats, and more. Each product is crafted with quality in mind, ensuring you have the best tools to enhance your pottery practice.
Why Choose Shimpo?
Shimpo’s commitment to quality and innovation means you can trust their products to support your artistic journey. As a Shimpo Dealer, we’re here to provide expert advice and assistance in selecting the right equipment for your needs.
Get in Touch!
Explore our selection and elevate your pottery experience. For inquiries about specific products, pricing, or to place an order, please contact us today. Let’s create something amazing together!
The Nidec-Shimpo RK-3E (VL Whisper) Potters Wheel is our flag ship wheel. It offers direct drive technology that is consistent and linear in its power delivery. It is precise in action allowing very fine motor control for a pleasant and balanced throwing experience.
The contemporary frame construction feels well planted and ergonomic with various height adjustments. It has a large tray back for all of your tools and water containers.
The foot pedal is solid in construction, has a 2m long cord allowing it to be positioned as you please. It will maintain speed at whichever position it is left, for a relaxed user experience.
The wheel can be setup as a standalone unit, on a bench-top by removing the legs, or for stand up throwing with the addition of the leg extension kit.
The RK-3E VL Whisper is internationally renowned for its high quality and performance, energy efficiency, and well balanced design principles that are a result of an accumulation of Japanese tradition, culture and engineering.
Designed to keep you balanced and at peace while you create
SHIMPO’s banding wheels are used for decorating, sculpting, carving and hand building. Designed to provide reliable, smooth and even rotation for the most delicate applications. It's no wonder they are the banding wheel of choice for studio artists, production potters and classrooms alike. In four different models, we offer a selection of wheel-head diameters and heights.