Shimpo Pottery Wheel Splash Pans
Here you can order Shimpo Pottery Wheel Splash Pans from Sheffield Pottery Ceramic Supply.
For the VL-Whisper there are 3 options:
-SSPVL: Replacement Original Pan : Identical to the one which came with your wheel. (2 piece, interlocking, hard plastic)
-SSP2NC: Small 2 Piece Splash: Lighter Grade plastic.
-SSP2: Large 2 Piece Splash Pan: the tan colored splash pan with shelf area which comes with RK.
For the RK-Whisper there are 3 options:
-SSP2: Large 2 Piece Splash Pan: the tan colored slash pan with the shelf area which comes with RK.
-SSP1S: Small 1 Piece Splash Pan
-SSP1L: Large 1 Piece Splash Pan
If you have the small or large optional work table for your RK wheel you will need to use the long bolts which come with the work table installation kit which came with the table when using splash pans. These bolts raise the height of the table to the rim of the splash pan.
SHIMPO OFFERS THE FINEST QUALITY ONE AND TWO PIECE SPLASHPANS:
Two-Piece with ClipsFits RK-Whisper and RK-10 models manufactured after 1981 and all Master Series wheels when fitted with a 12-inch Wheelhead. Both pieces of the splash pan remove quickly and easily for cleaning or when throwing larger ware. Shorter mounting bolts are required for use with our tables. ARKC0205011: 23”L x 18” W x 5” H / 4.5 lbs.
Two-Piece Interlocking
We’ve designed the Easy Two-Piece splashpans to incorporate the features you’ve been requesting. Snug-fitting interlocking design separates easily for cleaning. Manufactured from heavy-duty plastic. Fits all Master, Rk-10, Velocity and Whisper Series wheels and may be used with our tables. AC-001-2PC (Shipped with Velocity Series): 4-1/2” x 19-1/2”, 4 lbs./ AC-001-2VL (Shipped with VL-Whisper): 4-1/2” x 19”, 4 lbs.
One-Piece Splash pans
Our one-piece pans come in two sizes: large and small. The splash pans attach under the wheelhead and do not require removal for cleaning due to their convenient drain plugs. Constructed of durable flex plastic, our one-piece splashpans resists cracking or breaking and clean easily.
SW-RKP-027 (ONE-PIECE SMALL) Fits all Master Series (fitted with 12-inch wheelhead), RK-10 and some older RK-2 models. Our table may be used together with this pan as an accessory on wheels listed above (except the M-1 which does not fit a table). 17-1/2” dia. X 5” H, 4 lbs.
SW-RKP-027L (ONE-PIECE LARGE) This pan fits all Master Series wheels except the M-1 and may be used with the table. 21-1/2” dia x 5” H, 4 lbs.
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Natural Sheffield Clay is mined on our property from as seen at one of the open clay pits. The Sheffield Clay deposit is located in Sheffield, Massachusetts, on U.S. Route 7 in the Southwest corner of Berkshire County.