U.S. Art Supply Table Top Pottery Wheel with LCD Speed Display, Includes Foot Pedal & Bat, Reversible Spin Review (2026)

Who this wheel fits

This is model PW-101 from U.S. Art Supply, a tabletop pottery wheel built for potters who do not have room for a floor standing machine, whether that is an apartment, a shared studio corner or a classroom that stores equipment between sessions. It suits both beginners and more established hobbyists, since the LCD speed display and foot pedal give more precise control than the simplest entry level wheels, while the tabletop format keeps the footprint and price down compared with a full sized studio wheel. Potters who need to move the wheel in and out of storage regularly benefit from its portable design, since it sits on a table rather than requiring a dedicated floor spot.

Motor, speed control and capacity explained

The manufacturer lists a 3/4 horsepower motor, an 11 inch wheel head with a two part splash pan, and a maximum speed of 300 rpm adjustable through either a control knob or the included foot pedal. It holds up to 25 pounds of clay, in line with other tabletop wheels aimed at mugs, bowls and small to mid sized forms rather than large stoneware pieces. The reversible spin direction is a standout feature at this size, letting one wheel serve both right and left handed throwers without needing a separate model, and the LCD readout makes it easier to repeat a specific speed for trimming after you have already found what works for a given piece.

Setting it up and using it regularly

Because this is a tabletop unit rather than a floor standing wheel, the table or stand it sits on needs to be sturdy and level, since a wobbly surface transmits vibration into the piece being thrown, especially at higher speeds or when centering larger amounts of clay. The included foot pedal frees up hand control for centering and shaping, closer to the experience of a full sized studio wheel than a purely knob controlled tabletop unit would offer. U.S. Art Supply backs the wheel with a 1 year limited warranty, and regular cleaning of the splash pan and wheel head area after each session helps keep clay slip from building up around the motor housing over time.

How it compares with other tabletop wheels

Within Potterynest's tabletop pottery wheel guide this ranks just behind VEVOR's 14 and 11 inch turntable wheel on overall score, and just ahead of Speedball's left handed Artista, reflecting a strong balance of features for its price point. Where this wheel pulls ahead of many budget imported tabletop wheels is the combination of an LCD speed readout with a genuine foot pedal, a pairing not every low cost tabletop wheel includes together. Compared with Speedball's dedicated left handed Artista, this wheel's reversible spin does the same job for both hands from a single unit rather than needing a handedness specific model.

Verdict and who should look elsewhere

Buy this wheel if you need a portable, tabletop unit with real speed control and reversible spin for either hand, matching our score of 8.6 out of 10 for features and value. Look elsewhere if you need a heavier duty motor for large stoneware forms, where a floor standing wheel with a bigger motor and centering capacity will hold speed better under a bigger clay load. Potters without a sturdy, level table to set it on should also weigh whether a floor standing wheel, which does not depend on furniture stability, would suit their space better.

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