--- product_id: 60019830 title: "VL-Whisper Potters Wheel" brand: "shimpo" price: "€ 4948.44" currency: EUR in_stock: true category: "Shimpo" url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/60019830-vl-whisper-potters-wheel store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # ultra-quiet operation 400W brushless DC motor remote foot pedal speed control VL-Whisper Potters Wheel **Brand:** shimpo **Price:** € 4948.44 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Spin your masterpiece in silence and style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** VL-Whisper Potters Wheel by shimpo - **How much does it cost?** € 4948.44 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/60019830-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 - • **Whisper-Quiet Creativity:** Experience near-silent operation that lets your focus flow uninterrupted. - • **Customizable Speed Control:** Remote foot pedal offers precise, hands-free speed adjustments from 0 to 250 RPM. - • **Powerful & Maintenance-Free:** 400W brushless DC motor delivers smooth, high-torque performance with zero upkeep. - • **Ergonomic & Versatile Design:** Adjustable height and reversible wheel direction accommodate all throwing styles and comfort levels. - • **Built to Last with Confidence:** Robust tri-pod frame, 14-inch alloy wheel head, and a 5-year warranty ensure durability and peace of mind. ## Overview The Shimpo VL-Whisper Potter's Wheel combines a powerful 400W brushless DC motor with whisper-quiet operation and a versatile, ergonomic design. Featuring a 14-inch alloy wheel head, remote foot pedal speed control, and reversible rotation, it supports all throwing styles with precision and comfort. Built with durable materials and backed by a 5-year warranty, this wheel is the ultimate tool for professional and aspiring potters seeking flawless performance and quiet focus. ## Description Shimpo’s new VL-Whisper is “beyond perfect” and something to shout about! It shares the same drive components and features with the RK-Whisper (direct-drive, brushless, 400 watt, ½ hp, DC motor with overload protection, electronic controller, 0-250 rpm’s, 100 lb. centering, reversible, high torque at all speeds), but adds so much more. What, you ask? Take a breath and read on... Additional features include: Tri-pod design, built-in table, 14-inch wheel head, newly designed two-piece splashpan, banding wheel feature, remote foot-pedal, adjustable height with table-top position, modular components and compact storage. (Kitchen sink optional.) All this in a maintenance-free, five-year warranty package. There is no additional charge for the “Quiet” operation that the Whispers have become known for. It's a “Quiet” that must be heard to be believed! . Beyond Perfect: The only thing the VL-Whisper needs is you! Built-in Breaker -Motor is protected from overload Remote Foot Pedal & Adjustable Height -Accommodate all throwing positions Wheel-head Turns Freely At 0 RPM -14" light alloy casting, drilled for bat-pins Two-piece Splash Pan -Completes the package Warranty -5-year VL-Whisper Potter's Wheel Motor -½ HP, 400 W, AC 115V, 60 Hz Drive System -Direct drive DC brushless motor Speed Control -Remote foot pedal Wheel-head Speed -0~250 rpm Wheel-head Direction -Clockwise/Counter-clockwise Centering -100 lbs. Wheel-head -14" light alloy casting, drilled for bat-pins Dimensions -23 1/8 x 27 1/2 x 22 ¾" Ship Weight -135 lbs. ## 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 | #319,712 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #141 in Powered Mobility Scooters | | Brand Name | Shimpo | | Color | white and blue | | Customer Reviews | 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars (20) | | Exterior Finish | Alloy | | Item Diameter | 14 inches | | Manufacturer | Nidec-Shimpo | | Manufacturer Part Number | VL-Whisper | | Material Type | Steel | | 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 ![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. ## 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.gr/products/60019830-vl-whisper-potters-wheel](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/60019830-vl-whisper-potters-wheel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-08-10*