--- product_id: 60019830 title: "Shimpo VL-Whisper Potters Wheel" brand: "shimpo" price: "S/.15004" currency: PEN in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Shimpo" url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/60019830-shimpo-vl-whisper-potters-wheel store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # ultra-quiet operation 400W brushless DC motor remote foot-pedal speed control Shimpo VL-Whisper Potters Wheel **Brand:** shimpo **Price:** S/.15004 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Spin Your Creativity Silently, Powerfully, Perfectly! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Shimpo VL-Whisper Potters Wheel by shimpo - **How much does it cost?** S/.15004 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/60019830-shimpo-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 - • **Power Meets Precision:** 400W brushless motor delivers smooth, maintenance-free torque at any speed. - • **Custom Comfort Control:** Remote foot pedal and adjustable height adapt perfectly to your throwing style. - • **Built to Last & Impress:** Robust tri-pod design with a 5-year warranty ensures your investment stands the test of time. - • **Versatile & User-Friendly:** Reversible wheel direction and 14-inch alloy wheel head with bat-pin holes for all potters. - • **Whisper-Quiet Studio Vibes:** Experience near-silent operation that keeps your creative flow uninterrupted. ## Overview The VL-Whisper Potter's Wheel by Nidec-Shimpo features a powerful 400W brushless DC motor with overload protection, delivering up to 250 RPM with smooth, quiet operation. Its ergonomic design includes a remote foot pedal, adjustable height, reversible wheel direction, and a 14-inch alloy wheel head drilled for bat-pins. Built with a sturdy tri-pod frame and a two-piece splash pan, it offers professional-grade performance backed by a 5-year warranty, making it the ultimate tool for serious potters seeking precision and quiet efficiency. ## 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. Review: Quiet, But Mighty! - Wonderful, quiet wheel. Arrived very well packed. Easy assembly- up and running within 15 minutes. Uses 110 outlet, adjustable height, reversible turn, easy cleanup. It is built as solidly as competitor’s studio wheels. So worth the money. Review: Great product - Great product. Very well built. ## 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 | #388,788 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #219 in Powered Mobility Scooters | | Date First Available | March 17, 2010 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 105 pounds | | Manufacturer | Nidec-Shimpo | | Product Dimensions | 23.62 x 15.75 x 13.78 inches | ## Images ![Shimpo 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. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quiet, But Mighty! *by J***S on February 8, 2026* Wonderful, quiet wheel. Arrived very well packed. Easy assembly- up and running within 15 minutes. Uses 110 outlet, adjustable height, reversible turn, easy cleanup. It is built as solidly as competitor’s studio wheels. So worth the money. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product *by K***S on February 4, 2026* Great product. Very well built. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best one to buy *by J***S on September 22, 2025* Direct wired you don’t have to buy all those belts every year- excellent quality ## 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.pe/products/60019830-shimpo-vl-whisper-potters-wheel](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/60019830-shimpo-vl-whisper-potters-wheel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Peru* *Store origin: PE* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*