Pottery and Ceramics ToolsBuilding a Kick Wheel |
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Here are some instructions on how to make your own kick wheel for throwing pottery. A kick style pottery wheel can be very simple and relatively cheap, probably under $60.00 to build. All you'll need is:WoodSaw Sanding Materials Bolts Screws Steel Stock Bearings Fittings Cement Building MaterialsOne 30 foot 2 x 4One 14 foot 4 x 4 Two 1 inch x 12 inch x 30 inch plywood One 1 inch x 24 inch x 24 inch plywood Four 12 inch x 5/8 inch dowel rod Two 5 inch x 3/8 inch bolts Thirty Two 6 inch x 1/2 inch bolts Eight 7 inch x 1/2 inch bolts Four 9 inch x 1/2 inch bolts Four 5 inch x 1/2 inch bolts Four 3/8 inch x 2 inch lag bolts Four 1/4 inch x 4 inch lag bolts Sixteen medium weight 2 inch wood screws One 1 inch x 36 inch steel stock shaft One 1 inch pillow block bearing One 1 inch flange bearing Two pulley wheels Four 2 inch "U" bolts 90 lbs. cement ![]() This is about what the kickwheel will look like when it is finished. Building the FrameBegin by cutting the 2 x 4's and 4 x 4's into 30 inch pieces. Create the bottom frame by making a square from four 30 inch 2 x 4's. Next four 4 x 4 pieces are attached upright in the corners, using the 6 inch bolts. One 4 x 4 is placed longwise in the center of the bottom frame and secured by four small blocks using more 6 inch bolts. Next cut three 28 ¾ inch 2 x 4's. These will be cross supports with the front left open and should be placed at a level for resting the feet of the individual who will be using the wheel. Attach with 6 x 1/2 bolts. Take four 30 inch 2 x 4's and attach them with 7 inch x 1/2 inch bolts to the top of both sides of the front and back uprights. This will support the seat and work table. Attach one 12 inch x 30 inch piece of plywood to these supports using the eight wood screws.
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