--- product_id: 60019830 title: "Shimpo VL-Whisper Potters Wheel" brand: "shimpo" price: "KSh1162246" currency: KES in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Shimpo" url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/60019830-shimpo-vl-whisper-potters-wheel store_origin: KE region: Kenya --- # Reversible wheelhead 400W brushless motor Electronic speed control Shimpo VL-Whisper Potters Wheel **Brand:** shimpo **Price:** KSh1162246 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Spin your creativity in silence and style with the VL-Whisper! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Shimpo VL-Whisper Potters Wheel by shimpo - **How much does it cost?** KSh1162246 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/60019830-shimpo-vl-whisper-potters-wheel) ## Best For - shimpo enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted shimpo brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Last:** Solid alloy 14-inch wheelhead with a 5-year warranty ensures studio-grade durability. - • **Ergonomic Design:** Adjustable height and remote foot pedal for ultimate comfort and control. - • **Whisper-Quiet Power:** Experience smooth, powerful 400W brushless motor with zero maintenance. - • **Customizable Throwing:** Reversible wheelhead supports both left and right-handed artists effortlessly. - • **Precision Speed Control:** Electronic controller keeps your wheel spinning perfectly under any load. ## Overview The Shimpo VL-Whisper Potter's Wheel features a powerful 400W brushless DC motor delivering smooth, quiet operation with no maintenance. Its electronic controller maintains consistent speed across a broad range (0-250 rpm), while the reversible wheelhead accommodates both left and right-handed users. Designed with a 14-inch alloy wheelhead, adjustable height, and remote foot pedal, it offers ergonomic comfort and precision control. Built for durability and backed by a 5-year warranty, this wheel is a professional-grade tool for serious potters. ## Description Motor: 1/2 HP, 400 W, AC 115V, 60 Hz Drive Speed: Direct Drive DC Brushless Motor Speed Control: Remote Foot Pedal Wheelhead Speed: 0~250 rpm Wheelhead Direction: Clockwise/Counter-Clockwise Centering: 100 lbs. Wheelhead: 14 inch light alloy casting, drilled for bat pins Dimesion: 23 1/8 x 27 1/2 x 22 3/4" Shipping Weight: 135 lbs. Brushless DC Motor / Smooth, quiet, powerful, no maintenance Electronic Controller / Maintains desired speed under all load conditions Broad Speed Range / Allows optimum speed under all load conditions Reversibility / Accommodates left and right hand users Built-In Breaker / Motor is protected from overload Remote Foot Pedal & Adjustable Height / Accommodate all throwing positions Wheelhead Turns Freely at 0 RPM / Serves as a banding wheel Two-Piece Splashpan / Completes the package 5 Year Warranty Review: Quiet, But Mighty! - Wonderful, quiet wheel. Arrived very well packed. Easy assembly- up and running within 15 minutes. Uses 110 outlet, adjustable height, reversible turn, easy cleanup. It is built as solidly as competitor’s studio wheels. So worth the money. Review: Great product - Great product. Very well built. ## Features - A list of specifications for the VL-Whisper potter's wheel - Brushless DC Motor - Smooth, quiet, powerful, no maintenance - Electronic Controller - Maintains desired speed under all load conditions - Broad Speed Range -Allows optimum speed under all load conditions - Reversibility -Accommodates left and right hand users ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00S72P44A | | Best Sellers Rank | #235,944 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #90 in Powered Mobility Scooters | | Brand | Shimpo | | Brand Name | Shimpo | | Color | white and blue | | Customer Reviews | 5.0 out of 5 stars 20 Reviews | | Exterior Finish | Alloy | | Item Diameter | 14 inches | | Manufacturer | Shimpo | | Manufacturer Part Number | VL-Whisper | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Pitch Circle Diameter | 14 inches | | Rim Size | 14 inches | | Size | 14 inches | | Wheel Size | 14 inches | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Shimpo - **Color:** white and blue - **Exterior Finish:** Alloy - **Item Diameter:** 14 inches - **Material:** Steel - **Number of Packs:** 1 - **Pitch Circle Diameter:** 14 inches - **Rim Size:** 14 inches - **Size:** 14 inches - **Wheel Size:** 14 inches ## Images ![Shimpo VL-Whisper Potters Wheel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71joIo3p6OL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: This wheel is $1285 in every pottery retail shop. Why is your price so much higher for the same product?** A: Our wheels include the shipping costs **Q: Can it be used outside? Is it waterproof?** A: It can certainly be used outside… however, I would not advise leaving it outside **Q: How far apart are the pin holes?** A: Bat pins are 10" from center to center **Q: Do you have a Whisper with a 12" head?** A: As of 06/03/19 there is not a Whisper with a 12" head. There is a VL-Lite Potter's Wheel with a 12" head. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quiet, But Mighty! *by J***S on February 8, 2026* Wonderful, quiet wheel. Arrived very well packed. Easy assembly- up and running within 15 minutes. Uses 110 outlet, adjustable height, reversible turn, easy cleanup. It is built as solidly as competitor’s studio wheels. So worth the money. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product *by K***S on February 4, 2026* Great product. Very well built. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best one to buy *by J***S on September 22, 2025* Direct wired you don’t have to buy all those belts every year- excellent quality ## Frequently Bought Together - Shimpo VL-Whisper Potters Wheel - Shimpo Nidec Adjustable Potters Stool - Bat System for Potter’s Wheel, 12” Round Outer Bat with Set of Six 7” Square Inner Bats, Bat Adapter with Removable Inserts for Throwing Pottery, for Potters and Clay Artists (6) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/60019830-shimpo-vl-whisper-potters-wheel](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/60019830-shimpo-vl-whisper-potters-wheel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kenya* *Store origin: KE* *Last updated: 2026-08-11*