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 WHISPER-T Pottery Wheel & Stool

4 week rental $320. Need it for longer? pay an additional $80p/w
8 week rental $560. Need it for longer? pay an additional $70p/w
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.

The Whisper-T offers adjustable leg heights (perfect for a petite or taller potter), greater stability when working with larger pieces of clay (my preference over 2kgs), and is super quiet. The side wings are removable, and although heavier to move (45kg, two-person lift), they pack down to a compact size for transport.

We also have the lightweight RK-55 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

• Whisper-T 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.

• 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:

The Whisper-Ts are super sturdy, but do weigh 45kgs. We ask that you assist us in moving the wheel from our studio to your car for pickup, or from our vehicle into your home for delivery. We will carry one side, if you are able to carry the other side that would be great. If this isn't possible, please add a note at time of booking. NB: Your booking time may need to be tweaked if we need to provide an additional resource or you request delivery. The RK-55 weighs 24kgs and is manageable on your own, or we can assist.

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

We offer two different Nidec Shimpo pottery wheels - select the one that suits your best

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.