Post by @potterybyosa@mastodon.social

2026-09-19 19:02 UTC

What do you call people who buy entire storage units, like after someone has died and their estate is being sold? Well, that’s what one of my neighbors does and he found me this old but functioning #pottery wheel. I can use it to slow-build larger pieces while I work on my other wheel and I can use it for students/mentees. Or if I don’t end up using it, I can pass it on to a beginning potter looking to set up their own studio. Horray #FreeStuff.

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@potterybyosa@mastodon.social 2026-09-19 19:16

This model of pottery wheel was originally released in 1967 and they continued making them through the late 80s. Shimpo is a Japanese company that still exists today. #Vintage

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@potterybyosa@mastodon.social 2026-09-20 15:11

I’ve been wanting to make a larger planter for one of my philodendrons that is root bound in its current pot and this new pottery wheel has motivated me to get it done. I can only throw 6lb of clay comfortably but the planter I want to make requires 10-12lb. I just threw the bottom section and can leave it in place to dry before adding the top section. In the meantime, I can throw pots on my other wheel. Not impossible to do with one wheel, just less convenient. Also: vintage #pottery tools!

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@lorimolson@mstdn.ca 2026-09-19 23:18

@potterybyosa@mastodon.social I don’t know, but Storage Wars used to be fun to watch

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