Compare All UK Pottery Wheels
Find the right pottery wheel for your space, budget and the way you make.
Filter UK options by features, price and delivery, then compare your favourites side by side.
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Choosing a capacity that gives you room to grow
Choose capacity above the wet clay you normally throw. Allow room for your bat setup and how firmly you centre. Torque and speed control matter alongside the headline rating. These making guides use conservative wheel-rating bands, rather than actual pot weights or tested working limits.
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Created by The Pottery People, a pottery equipment retailer. Every wheel follows your selected sort. Matches your priorities ranks confirmed selected features first, then advertised price when priorities are selected. With no priorities selected, the catalogue order is shown. This guide uses published specifications and seller information.
Prices and availability for The Pottery People products update when this page loads. Published specifications and competitor prices were reviewed on 7 November 2026. Unconfirmed details are marked; availability and offers can change. VAT is included or calculated from the seller’s ex-VAT price. Delivery charges, stock and terms may change. Price sorting uses the wheel price; any known delivery charge is shown separately. Sources are named in each wheel’s details. A used home trial is recorded separately from ordinary returns. Door delivery covers arrival at your door; carrying inside or upstairs needs separate arrangements.
How to compare pottery wheels for a home studio
Start with the work you want to make, the space you have and your total budget. This UK comparison brings together 30 wheel listings and configurations, including Shimpo, Brent, Rohde, Gladstone and The Pottery People. Use the filters above to narrow your options, then compare your shortlist side by side.
Look beyond the wheel price: check delivery charges, whether bats and tools are included, working height and warranty terms. A published clay-capacity figure is a useful starting point, but manufacturers and sellers may use different measurements. It is not a like-for-like performance test.
View the specifications reference table — 30 listings
Alphabetical reference, not a ranking. Published figures checked on 7 November 2026; unconfirmed specifications are marked. Capacities are advertised ratings, not independently tested limits. Use the interactive cards for model-specific notes, kit and delivery terms.
| Wheel | Wheelhead | Stated capacity | Source / seller |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent — Adaptive 16 | 30.48 cm | 68 kgContinuous clay weight claimed by seller; not a standardised centring test | Potclays |
| Brent — Model B | 30.48 cm | 68 kgContinuous clay weight claimed by seller; not a standardised centring test | Potclays |
| Brent — Model C | 35.56 cm | 102 kgContinuous clay weight claimed by seller; not a standardised centring test | Potclays |
| Brent — Model CXC | 35.56 cm | 136 kgContinuous clay weight claimed by seller; not a standardised centring test | Potclays |
| Durston — Elite E320 | 31.75 cm | 100 kg100kg+ throwing claim; not standardised centring capacity | Potclays |
| Gladstone — Artisan | 30.5 cm | 25 kgSeller's stated throwing capacity; not a standardised centring test | Potclays |
| Gladstone — Bailey with seat & shelf | 30.48 cm | 25 kg25kg inferred from the seller's Bailey base model; confirm for this configuration | Potclays |
| Gladstone — Bailey with shelf | 30.48 cm | 25 kgSeller states 25kg maximum centring weight; testing methods vary | Potclays |
| Gladstone — G27 Accessible Wheel | 30.48 cm | Unconfirmed | Gladstone Engineering |
| Gladstone — G28 Momentum | 30.5 cm | Unconfirmed | Gladstone Engineering |
| Gladstone — G30 Classic | 30.5 cm | Unconfirmed | Gladstone Engineering |
| Gladstone — G33 Standing Kick Wheel | 30.48 cm | Unconfirmed | Potclays |
| Gladstone — G35 Staffordshire | 30.5 cm | Unconfirmed | Gladstone Engineering |
| Gladstone — G39 Atlas | 30.5 cm | 50 kgManufacturer states over 50kg load capacity; not a centring rating | Gladstone Engineering |
| Gladstone — G40 Bailey 1HP VF | 30.5 cm | 40 kgManufacturer states 40kg centring; 140kg maximum load is a separate measure | Gladstone Engineering |
| Gladstone — G41 Bailey Tutorial | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed | Gladstone Engineering |
| Kiln Crafts — Daisy | 32 cm | 12.5 kgSeller stated clay capacity; testing methods vary | Kiln Crafts |
| Kiln Crafts — Poppy | 28 cm | Unconfirmed | Kiln Crafts |
| Kiln Crafts — Thistle | 32 cm | 25 kgSeller stated clay capacity; testing methods vary | Kiln Crafts |
| Rohde — HMT 600 | 34 cm | Unconfirmed | Hot Clay |
| Shimpo — RK-3D | 30 cm | 45 kgSeller stated clay capacity; testing methods vary | The Pottery People |
| Shimpo — RK-3E / VL Whisper | 35 cm | 45 kgSeller stated clay capacity; testing methods vary | The Pottery People |
| Shimpo — RK-55 | 30 cm | 10 kgSeller stated clay capacity; testing methods vary | The Pottery People |
| Shimpo — RK-5T foot pedal | 17.7 cm | 10 kgUK manufacturer states 10kg centring; seller also lists 9kg in detailed copy | The Pottery People |
| Shimpo — RK-5T hand lever | 17.7 cm | 10 kgUK manufacturer states 10kg centring; seller also lists 9kg in detailed copy | The Pottery People |
| Shimpo — Whisper T | 30 cm | 30 kgSeller stated clay capacity; testing methods vary | The Pottery People |
| Small Ceramics — Small Pottery Wheel Lite | 10 cm | 0.5 kgSeller stated clay capacity; testing methods vary | Potclays |
| Speedball — Clay Boss | 35.5 cm | 45.36 kg100lb centring rating, converted to 45.36kg; testing methods vary | Cromartie |
| The Pottery People — The Home Studio Wheel | 32 cm | 10 kgSeller stated clay capacity; testing methods vary | The Pottery People |
| The Pottery People — The Tabletop Wheel | 15 cm | Unconfirmed | The Pottery People |
Pottery wheel buying guides & practical advice
Use the comparison above to check specifications. These guides help you decide which features matter for your budget, space and work.
Choosing your first wheel
Budget, size and alternatives
Models and the kit you’ll need
Setting up and making at home
Prefer a few questions to get started? Try our pottery wheel selector quiz. Planning your whole setup? Get our free pottery-at-home starter guide.
Pottery wheel buying questions
How do I choose a pottery wheel for a home studio?
There is no single best pottery wheel for every home studio or beginner. Compare the size of work you want to make, a comfortable working height, available space and the full delivered cost. Check what is included and whether the seller offers support and a used home trial. Our UK pottery wheel buying guide explains our recommendations.
How much clay capacity do I need?
Choose a stated capacity with headroom above the wet clay you normally use. Ratings from different brands may describe different tests, so compare the measurement notes as well as the headline number. Motor wattage alone does not tell you how a wheel will feel when centring. The reference table keeps the published rating and its measurement notes together.
Does the price include delivery and accessories?
Check each listing. The comparison shows known delivery charges separately and marks unconfirmed costs. Price sorting uses the wheel price, not the delivered total. Clay, tools, bats and adjustable legs vary between models and packages, so compare the included-kit details before ordering.
What is the difference between door and kerbside delivery?
Door delivery means delivery to your door, with carrying inside or upstairs requiring separate arrangements. A kerbside pallet service normally leaves you responsible for moving the wheel from the delivery point into your studio. Check access requirements and the service offered for your order. For wheels bought from us, read about Shimpo wheel delivery or Home Studio Wheel delivery, plus our shipping and returns policy.
How is this comparison researched and updated?
The Pottery People is a retailer and sells some of the wheels listed. This is a comparison of published manufacturer and seller information, not an independent hands-on test of every wheel. The same filters apply to each model. Unknown details stay marked as unconfirmed, and the default display order is not a quality ranking. Our own prices and availability update when this page loads; competitor details carry a review date. Colour variants are grouped, and generic marketplace rebrands, used wheels and toys are excluded. Not every UK listing has been verified.
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