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All rentals include

• 1 x Nidec Shimpo pottery wheel - either a Whisper-T or the RK-55, NB: we can adjust the Whisper-T to your specific height requirements

• 1 x Nidec Shimpo adjustable potters' stool

• 1 x bat & chamois

• A large bucket for transportation and to assist with cleaning + a cleaning sponge, cloth and brush

• Installation instructions for the splashpan - useful if you haven't used a Nidec Shimpo wheel before.
• Surge protector
• 4 tie down straps to secure the wheel in your vehicle

Great news! We no longer take security deposits for our rentals, making it even easier for our renters to rent a pottery wheel.

We do ask for 2 forms of identification  - drivers license/passport and a recent utility bill. We will sight this at time of pickup/drop off and will photograph your license/passport.

All bookings to be made by credit card

Our terms apply to all bookings. 

What are the features of the Whisper-T vs the RK-55 pottery wheelsNidec Shimpo Whisper-T

• Super quiet – as the name suggests, the Whisper-T records only 30 decibels while in use! Set up your wheel in the dining room, laundry, or spare room and enjoy without disturbing the household.
• Adjustable comfort – 5 leg height settings, plus the option to remove the legs entirely and place on a tabletop. No more hunching over the wheel!
• Foot pedal sensitivity – fully adjustable for your preferred throwing experience.
• Powerful motor – direct drive DC brushless 300W motor with electric speed control, offering responsiveness, high torque at all speeds, and smooth operation without vibrations. Super quiet
• Easy to clean – 2-piece removable splash pan.
• Centering capacity – impressive 20kg. Great if you want to rent before buying your own wheel.
• Wheelhead direction – clockwise and counter-clockwise rotation.
• Dimensions – 750mm wide (including removable side tables) × 572mm long; height adjustable from 275mm (tabletop) to full leg height of 580mm. Ideal if you’re tall.
• Wheelhead size – 300mm, great for most creations.
• Weights 45kg and is a 2 person lift. if you are after portability or need to be able to move the wheel yourself, suggest renting the RK-55

Nidec Shimpo RK-55The RK-55 is the small, lightweight, portable wheel, designed for home use, schools, or community groups. Lightweight yet sturdy, it’s easy to transport, set up, and enjoy anywhere.

• Portable & lightweight – 23kg, easy to move between spaces or transport to workshops.
• Quiet & smooth motor – belt drive with automatic tensioning for a comfortable, steady throwing experience. NB: if you are after a very quiet wheel, we recommend choosing the Whisper-T.
• Remote foot pedal – corded 1.8m, giving you a flexible and comfortable throwing position.
• Wheelhead direction – clockwise or counter-clockwise switch, reversible to suit your preference.
• Centering capacity – up to 12kg max, ideal for small to medium-sized pieces. I personally notice the difference when throwing over 2kgs. If this is you, try and rent the Whisper-T instead
• Wheelhead size – 30cm alloy casting.
• Large working table – provides plenty of space for your tools, clay, and creative process. NB: this is fixed to the wheel.
• Dimensions – 560mm (W) × 720mm (L) × 540mm (H). NB: leg height cannot be adjusted; set to medium-low height. If you have a small space for transport or storage, check these measurements against the Whisper-T. The Whisper-T is smaller with splashpan and side wings removed

Our Nidec Shimpo Adjustable potters' stool is the perfect match when renting one of our pottery wheels.

The legs are fully adjustable, with 8 height settings, and the option to 'tilt' the stool to relieve pain in the lower back.

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The Pottery Wheel must be cleaned thoroughly during and after each use, and returned clean. This is outlined in detail in our terms and conditions, and a handy cleaning info sheet will be provided at time of rental. 

In particular:

The Wheelhead: We ask that the wheelhead is kept dry and clean while not in use. eg: the wheelhead should be cleaned every day, at the end of your pottery session. Normal wear and tear of the wheelhead is fine. Minor water staining, and minor tool scratching is acceptable.  A bat and chamois is provided to reduce this damage and to keep our wheelheads nice and shiny for all renters :) If you wish to use sharp tools against the wheelhead, please use the provided bat

The splashpan: like the wheelhead, needs to be cleaned at the end of each pottery session, by removing the slip and water, and then by taking the splashpan apart and cleaning it. The splashpan is NOT leakproof.

Yes! We ask that you have either completed or in the process of completing a beginner’s course using a pottery wheel. There are some amazing classes available throughout the Auckland area. If you are a total beginner and are desperate to rent a wheel, please get in touch at [email protected]. We are able to offer a one-off introduction one-on-one session in our studio for $80, based in Dairy Flat. Bookings essential.

Click and collect is by appointment only. Our set hours are:

Tuesday 10am - 2pm

Wednesday 10am - 2pm

Thursday 10am - 2pm

Friday 10am - 8pm

Sunday 6pm - 8pm

We are closed Mondays and Saturdays

If you would prefer to pickup outside of these hours, please get in touch, we are happy to make it work if we can [email protected]

PICKUP: potter&dabble is based in Dairy Flat, Auckland. You are more than welcome to come and pick up your rental. Carrying the pottery wheel is a 2-person lift. We can provide one person at our end, please ensure you are able to provide either yourself or someone else to help lift the wheel. If you are unable to, just let us know in the checkout notes, as we can help, it just that your pickup time may need to slightly change to ensure we have 2 people at this end.

The wheel must be secured in your car using the provided tie downs straps (or bring your own). 4 tie down straps are included with every wheel. Failure to secure the wheel in your vehicle is in breach of our terms

Please view full terms and conditions to understand about your obligations during transport and looking after the wheel.

DELIVERY: We are also more than happy to deliver the pottery wheel and stool to your property, and also pick up the equipment after the rental period is finished. You can add this as an option for us to quote on at checkout

The pottery wheel weights 45kgs, and needs to be carried by 2 people. We ask that someone assists us in carrying the wheel from the vehicle into your home. If this isn't possible, or you need us to carry it upstairs or through tight areas please let us know as we can quote and organise for an additional resource to come with us.

This is outlined fully in the terms and conditions. But in summary, The Renter of the Equipment from potter&dabble, is fully responsible, for any loss, theft or damage (including accidental) that occurs whilst they have possession of the Equipment. This responsibility occurs from the time they have signed the rental form on pickup/delivery to when the pottery wheel is returned/picked up and signed for by a team member at potter&dabble.

For example, if you throw clay directly on the wheelhead and don't remove it for days or even weeks, the clay over time will start to damage the wheelhead. We will charge a $50 cleaning fee when the wheel is return - this is a 30min labour charge. If it appears the damage done to the wheelhead will takes longer than 1.5hrs to repair, the cost of a new wheelhead of $150 will be charged. This will be discussed with the renter, and $150 will taken off your security deposit.

We ask that the wheelhead is kept dry and clean while not in use. The wheelhead should be cleaned every day, at the end of your pottery session. Normal wear and tear of the wheelhead is fine. Minor water staining, and tool scratching is acceptable.  A bat and chamois is provided to reduce this damage and to keep our wheelheads nice and shiny for all renters :)

By removing the white splashpan and white side tables for transport the specifications of the pottery wheel is 52cm wide x 55cm deep and approx 60cm high (depends on the height requested to set the pottery wheel to). 

The pottery wheel needs to be secured through the use of tie down straps. Please provide your own if you have them at home, or let us know at time of booking as we have some available.

Fully operational and setup with splashpan and side tables, the pottery wheel specs are 80cm wide x 1m deep x 60cm high. This allow room for both the wheel and stool. The wheel plugs into your home's standard AC outlet, and needs 5A to run. Standard household circuits are 10A. 

Simply select your booking dates and pickup time below. To activate the $60 pricing, the maximum rental length is 3 days or three 24hour periods.

Eg: pickup 10am Tuesday and return 10 Friday, or pickup 10.30am Friday, return Sunday evening at 7pm (not quiet 72 hours, but works for busy schedules)

If you can't find a time that suits, please get in touch at [email protected]

Yes, you can rent a pottery wheel if you live outside of Auckland! However, rentals are strictly pick-up and drop-off only from our studio in Dairy Flat—delivery is not available.

Additionally, you must have a backup plan in place to return the wheel at the end of your rental period in case you are unable to do so yourself (e.g., due to injury or unforeseen circumstances).

Proof of address, vehicle rego and copy of drivers license are required at time of pickup.