Pottery wheel advice

[ACudby]

I'm considering buying my own pottery wheel. Since the yurt offers
Shimpos, Shimpos, Shimpos and a Brent, my experience with different
brands is limited. I used a Soldner - which I LOVED - but can't seem
to justify buying the Cadillac at this point. After extensive
Internet research, it seems like Thomas Stuart wheels also have a
great reputation. Does anyone here have a TS wheel they could
review? Actually, any wheel reviews would be great. Ideally, I'd
love to see/touch/smell before I plunk down my money.

Any advice is much appreciated!
Ali Cudby

[Marc Harper]

I've had a Brent Model C for a number of years.  I don't use it that much, and I don't make large pots, but it's worked well.  Early on I had a problem with the pedal, but their phone help line guided me through the adjustment and it's worked fine since then.  Let me know if you have any questions. 

Marc Harper

[Sharon Polidoro]

Via Michael Kline's Blog: http://michaelklinepottery.blogspot.com/ Jewelry and Pottery Sale at the home of Paige and John Kevill Please drop in and join us for light hors d'oeuvres and to see the recent work of Stacey Lane, studio jeweler & Michael Kline Pottery Saturday, April 18th 2 to 6pm 5146 Palisade Lane NW Washington, DC (202)362-5888 Directions: Palisade Lane is just above MacArthur Boulevard, off Loughboro Road at the intersection of Loughboro and Dalecarlia Parkway, right by Sibley Hospital Stacey and I will be hosted by our friends Paige and John Kevill for a little-bitty, super-fun pottery-jewelry show or sale in our Nation's Capital this Saturday!!