Recently, I found myself needing a larger banding wheel-whirler, as my current one is about 8 inches in diameter. These tools are incredibly useful for any hobbyist’s workshop. There’s a wide variety of options available at different price ranges; some are made from materials like aluminum, cast iron, or plastic. The one I have is made of aluminum, which makes it capable of supporting a heavier load, and it features a bearing that promotes smooth rotation of the top plate. Essentially, these consist of two discs connected by a shaft and a bearing.
When I shape a pot and want to carve a design or use decorative techniques, I rely on my banding wheel-whirler for specific methods. Occasionally, I might use my throwing wheel, but I prefer working with a banding wheel-whirler at a comfortable tabletop height since it helps me focus more on my decorating tasks.
I would place my ceramic piece on the banding wheel soom tines I wished it were larger. It can be quite frustrating when the wooden bat shifts on the banding wheel to a point that makes it uncomfortable, especially if the design I’m crafting demands precise centering. To solve this problem, I devised the idea of creating 3D printed locking locating brackets.
I 3D print these brackets and choose a wooden bat that is significantly larger than my banding wheel. I align and center the wooden bat, using some circles to assist with aligning the banding wheel. Then I turn the banding wheel upside down and position my 3D printed locating brackets against the underside of the banding wheel-whirler, securing them to the wooden bat. These brackets prevent the bats from slipping off the banding wheel during operation, ensuring that the bat stays in place securely. They also make it easy to remove the bat when needed. I use various sized bats along with my 3D printed locking locating brackets because I’ve experienced many instances where items on my banding wheel have shifted or become misaligned.
This highlights another way in which 3D printing can enable the development of tailored and versatile tools. No matter your budget, there are plenty of types of banding wheel-whirlers on the market. However, I recommend choosing either cast iron or aluminum, as they are usually more durable for long-term use. Currently, I am using the Aluminum Hobby Whirler with Three Different sized wooden bats with the Recently, I found myself needing a larger banding wheel-whirler, as my current one is about 8 inches in diameter. These tools are incredibly useful for any hobbyist’s workshop. There’s a wide variety of options available at different price ranges; some are made from materials like aluminum, cast iron, or plastic. The one I have is made of aluminum, which makes it capable of supporting a heavier load, and it features a bearing that promotes smooth rotation of the top plate. Essentially, these consist of two discs connected by a shaft and a bearing.
When I shape a pot and want to carve a design or use decorative techniques, I rely on my banding wheel-whirler for specific methods. Occasionally, I might use my throwing wheel, but I prefer working with a banding wheel-whirler at a comfortable tabletop height since it helps me focus more on my decorating tasks.
I would place my ceramic piece on the banding wheel soom tines I wished it were larger. It can be quite frustrating when the wooden bat shifts on the banding wheel to a point that makes it uncomfortable, especially if the design I’m crafting demands precise centering. To solve this problem, I devised the idea of creating 3D printed locking locating brackets.
I 3D print these brackets and choose a wooden bat that is significantly larger than my banding wheel. I align and center the wooden bat, using some circles to assist with aligning the banding wheel. Then I turn the banding wheel upside down and position my 3D printed locating brackets against the underside of the banding wheel-whirler, securing them to the wooden bat. These brackets prevent the bats from slipping off the banding wheel during operation, ensuring that the bat stays in place securely. They also make it easy to remove the bat when needed. I use various sized bats along with my 3D printed locking locating brackets because I’ve experienced many instances where items on my banding wheel have shifted or become misaligned.
This highlights another way in which 3D printing can enable the development of tailored and versatile tools. No matter your budget, there are plenty of types of banding wheel-whirlers on the market. However, I recommend choosing either cast iron or aluminum, as they are usually more durable for long-term use. Currently, I am using the Aluminum Hobby Whirler with Three Different sized wooden bats with the 3D printed locating locking bracketss
3D printed locating locking bracket for a Banding wheel-whirler
designed by Michael G Parry-Thomas
