Direct-drive vs belt-drive comes down to how the motor connects to the wheel head. Direct-drive wheels like the Shimpo VL-Whisper use a magnetic motor system with no belt at all. Belt-driven wheels like Brent and Speedball models use a physical belt to transfer power from motor to wheel head. Each system has real, practical tradeoffs […]
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The difference between Brent B and Brent C wheels comes down mainly to motor power and clay capacity. Brent B runs a 1/2 HP motor and handles up to 150 pounds of clay. Meanwhile, Brent C steps up to a 3/4 HP motor and handles up to 225 pounds. Everything else, the table, drive system, […]