Brent CXC Pottery Wheel

Members must complete the Class before using this tool

The Brent Pottery Wheel is a machine used to shape clay, and the studio has 8 near the back of the ceramics room.

Brent Pottery Wheel - Model CXC

Pottery Wheels

Asset Tag #	Simple ID #	Make	Model	Serial
000259	1	Brent CXC	22227M	114413
000260	2	Brent CXC	22227M	114410
000261	3	Brent CXC	22227M	114408
000262	4	Brent CXC	22227M	114027
000263	5	Brent CXC	22227M	114019

Safety

Universal Safety

• Be aware of your surroundings, especially when handling large materials.
• Do not approach anyone operating equipment. Stand patiently in their field of view.

Equipment-Specific Safety

To use this tool, completing the Ceramics Studio Introduction (CSI) class is required. Get started by securing a spot in one of the CSI classes.

After completing the Ceramics CSI course, please keep in mind the following rules when operating the pottery wheel.

• Do not overload the wheel head with clay or force it to stop, as this will shorten the life of the motor.
  • The CXC model can handle up to 300 pounds (~136 kg) of clay, therefore do not go beyond this weight limit.

• Take care with long hair, jewelry, and loose fitting clothing. Such items may get caught in the moving wheel head causing damage or injury.

• Foot pedal must be fully depressed backwards OFF before turning wheel on.

• Do not leave wheel running unattended.

• Stop operation of the wheel if you see or smell smoke, or if you hear unusual noises. Then turn off power, unplug power cord from outlet, and report the problem immediately.

• Equipment must be lifted by two people, never attempt to lift the wheel by yourself.

• Never operate the wheel with the belt guard removed.

• When cleaning the wheel, or between periods of use, always turn off the on/off switch and confirm that the power indicator light is off.

Use Case

The pottery wheel is a versatile tool used to shape and form clay by rotating on a flat surface, allowing the potter to manipulate the clay into symmetrical shapes, such as bowls, plates, vases, or mugs.

Etiquette

The ceramic studio has 8 pottery wheels available for use

There are eight pottery wheels available in the studio. To use a pottery wheel, please reserve one at Skedda

Materials

Acceptable Materials

List of materials allowed or not allowed (whichever is easiest) on this tool

Do not use heat gun on plastic bats because they will melt. Use heat gun sparingly and cautiously around wheels.

Required pre-processing (e.g. pre-jointed / planed lumber before table saw) N/A

Material Limits

Table of min max dimensions / Material limits

Less than 300 lbs of clay

Consumables

Shop provided consumables and where to find them.

Water bowls on tables between wheel, sponges at drying racks, plastic bats under tables, wooden wareboards under tables, trimming and wire tools in black wire containers, mops on wall, cleaning buckets under sinks

What consumables to bring from home

Clay from home or for purchase, personal tools, rags

Cleanup

The ceramic studio is a shared space therefore cleaning after use is expected.

• Return the equipment to neutral and power off.
• Take off splash pan.
• Clean up any clay around the tool.
• Clear the floor of any tripping hazards, like power cords and pedal.
• Replace splash pan and set stool on clean wheel bench.
• Mop the area.
• Wash out any used tools and buckets and return to where you found them.
• Leave the shop 110% better than you found it.

Tool Specific Cleaning Guide

• What to clean
• How to clean
• Where to dispose of waste

Process for Brent CXC Wheel:

1. Turn wheel off and make sure the foot pedal is in the off position
2. Take off splash pan and clean with wet sponge
3. Wet sponge off top surface, sides of the wheel head, wheel bench, and be sure to get anything that is under the wheel too
4. Put the splash pan back together
5. Put the foot pedal on the wheel bench
6. Put the stool on clean wheel
7. Mop floor

Troubleshooting

Common Problems

Detail what the problem is and how to fix it

If you are unsure, it is always best to contact a steward and fill out a problem report

Maintenance

This tool is owned by Asmbly Makerspace for the use of its members. Please submit a problem report if maintenance is required.