The Art Of … paint removal
March 7th, 2010 by Ron Branch
I always enjoy fixing up a fixer-upper. I knew I was going to love this old potters wheel once it got cleaned up. It’s quite a contraption. It has a lever that you push with your foot that turns the big heavy lower wheel. Once you get it going, it goes for a long time on its own.
This was todays project. Several hours of sandblasting off the old layers, and then some really cool Rustoleum spray I found that gives the finish a “hammered” look. (Click on the photo to see progress shots).
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Who is the manufacturer of this wheel? I’ve been looking for this style of wheel for quite some time unsuccessfully. Thanks for any help you can lend.
It has what seems to be a handmade plaque that reads “Dan De Potters Wheel, 1203 Curtis Ave, San Hose California”.
i have one of these. been trying to clean it up like yours. good job by the way.do you know if the wheel head can be unscrewed? which direction?
I have one of these dan-de potters wheels. Can you give me an idea of what they are worth? I’m moving and I want to keep it but my dad said it’s too heavy to be lugging it around. I’d like to keep it for my daughters but he’d rather I get
tid of it. What are your thoughts?
I have no clue about the value but I say keep it!