NB: We price in weekly blocks (7 days). To avoid stepping into the next week, choose a return time that’s the same or earlier than your start time.

Rent: Nidec Shimpo RK-55 Pottery Wheel & Stool

Lightweight & Portable RK-55 from Nidec Shimpo

This wheel is lighweight, and easy to move on your own (weighs 23kgs), making it a great choice for beginners, school, community project or those that want to freedom to move it around the home, or to pop it outside when the sun is shinning and throw on the deck.

Four week rental $320. Need it for longer? pay an additional $80 per week
Eight week rental $560. Need it for longer? pay an additional $70 per week
Casual rate $100 per week.

NB: Christmas Season. Minimum 4 week booking. Pickup before EOD Thursday 18 December 2025 and return after Tuesday 13 January 2026. Just imagine the long summer evenings throwing on the wheel.

Looking for something slightly different, we also have the sturdy & whisper quiet Whisper-T and the mini Aspire pottery wheels available for rent.

Need more information on the difference between the wheels. Visit our comparison page

All rentals include

RK-55 Pottery Wheel from Nidec Shimpo
Nidec Shimpo adjustable potters' stool
Cleaning & throwing essentials: a tempered hardboard bat, chamois and cleaning sponge, and a large bucket for transportation and to assist with cleaning
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

Pickup & Delivery

Pickup: Free from our studio in Dairy Flat, Auckland.
Delivery: Available on request — please email us for a quote: [email protected]

Identification:We don’t require a security deposit, but please bring:

Driver’s licence (or passport)

Current utility bill (to confirm address)

We’ll photograph your ID at pickup or delivery.

Lifting the pottery wheels:Compared to the Whisper-T, the RK-55 weighs 23kgs and is manageable for one person to lift - however we ask you to assist us (to look after everyones back). We will carry one side, if you can carry the other, that would be great. If this isn't possible, please add a note at time of booking.

Our full terms and conditions apply to all bookings. These are viewable at checkout or click here to view now. We will also email these directly to you when we confirm delivery/pickup. Any queries, please reach out - we're always happy to help

NB: We price in weekly blocks (7 days). To avoid stepping into the next week, choose a return time that’s the same or earlier than your start time.

Need clay, tools or bats?

Choose from the options below and we’ll have your selection ready with your pottery wheel order. Note: Each product outlines whether it is available to buy or rent, so you can pick the option that suits you best.