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Kanokohata,

I am a repair technician, and have been for 16 years. I have worked on quite a few CI wheels, and recently ran into a couple of clients that have them (MPs and HPs). I did some research with Speedball, and the parts are simply not available. Speedball abandoned that line of wheels when they purchased the wheel division of Creative Industries in favor of the BOSS series which use a completely different control set (parts are not interchangeable).

Your best bet for parts is to keep an eye out for other used JR, MP, or HP wheels. Pick them up for a song and take them apart. Salvage whatever you can off of them and toss the rest.

The wiring diagrams for the 3 leg plastic models can be found on the inside of the circuit board cover. As far as the older 4-legged square models...unless you know someone who understands motor controller design and can make a PCB, forget it. Once its controller is broken, its gone.

Just be REALLY careful of that big blue capacitor under the belt guard. They can hold a charge for a VERY long time and can bite you if you aren't careful.

[Plattypus]

Kanokohata, on 08 June 2011 - 07:58 PM, said:

Hello,

I just bought a broken down Creative Industries Model MP from a friend but it is completely rusted over, blown fuse, everything wrong that could be wrong. Currently my husband and I are trying to rebuild the wheel and I found this link you started about finding the manual and I was wondering if there was any way you could spare a copy? I could mail a pre-stamped envelope to you or what ever is necessary. It would be really great, hope to hear from you!

Thank you so much!

Maureen

RakuArtist, on 06 April 2010 - 07:35 AM, said:

terraforma, on 02 April 2010 - 08:22 PM, said:

Hey everyone,

I'm the proud owner of a new, very old Creative Industries Model MP potter's wheel - my first! I've been renovating it (new wheelhead, removing rust, repainting...) and will eventually need to replace a badly rusted foot pedal.

My question is: does anyone out there have an original owner's manual for these wheels? I'd really love to have a copy, and will happily pay for it!

Thanks, everyone - I look forward to participating in more discussions here!

Mickey Fielding
Terraforma Studio

I have an old Creative Industries MP wheel... must've bought around 1986 or so... direct from their factory... I drove down from L.A. and went and picked it up in El Cajon. I don't recall it even coming with an owner's manual back then, if it did... I don't have it anymore. I know that when I bought it Kenton Oakes had just recently purchased the company from the original owner, and they were just beginning to get their feet wet in the business. Recently, late last year I believe... Kenton sold the company to "Speedball" and they make the wheels now. I don't know what their customer service is like yet, but I suppose it will be interesting to see going forward. Have you tried contacting them yet? Sorry I couldn't be more help... good luck refurbishing your wheel.

- Ken

Wow! That was a year ago already... I think I still have it if you think it would be of use. It doesn't say a whole lot. I don't know if it helped Mickey or not. Let me know, Tracey

[David Marquis]

Kanokohata, on 08 June 2011 - 06:58 PM, said:

Hello,

I just bought a broken down Creative Industries Model MP from a friend but it is completely rusted over, blown fuse, everything wrong that could be wrong. Currently my husband and I are trying to rebuild the wheel and I found this link you started about finding the manual and I was wondering if there was any way you could spare a copy? I could mail a pre-stamped envelope to you or what ever is necessary. It would be really great, hope to hear from you!

Thank you so much!

Maureen

RakuArtist, on 06 April 2010 - 07:35 AM, said:

terraforma, on 02 April 2010 - 08:22 PM, said:

Hey everyone,

I'm the proud owner of a new, very old Creative Industries Model MP potter's wheel - my first! I've been renovating it (new wheelhead, removing rust, repainting...) and will eventually need to replace a badly rusted foot pedal.

My question is: does anyone out there have an original owner's manual for these wheels? I'd really love to have a copy, and will happily pay for it!

Thanks, everyone - I look forward to participating in more discussions here!

Mickey Fielding
Terraforma Studio

I have an old Creative Industries MP wheel... must've bought around 1986 or so... direct from their factory... I drove down from L.A. and went and picked it up in El Cajon. I don't recall it even coming with an owner's manual back then, if it did... I don't have it anymore. I know that when I bought it Kenton Oakes had just recently purchased the company from the original owner, and they were just beginning to get their feet wet in the business. Recently, late last year I believe... Kenton sold the company to "Speedball" and they make the wheels now. I don't know what their customer service is like yet, but I suppose it will be interesting to see going forward. Have you tried contacting them yet? Sorry I couldn't be more help... good luck refurbishing your wheel.

- Ken

Hello, I ran across this when tying to research the wheel that I have recently obtained. Its a Creative Industries MP model. I have what appears to be, all of the original information/literature that must have come with it when it was new.
I have the following:

* A folding 2 page booklet with a photo of a bearded man on the front sitting in front of, and using, the pottery wheel. Above his photo it says Creative industries, variable speed electric potters wheel.
Inside there are descriptions of the product, more photos of various bearded men, throwing on the wheel, etc along with information such as , Function, Convenience O Structure, individual adaptability of the wheel, info on the build of the wheel, and on the build and strength of the motor, info on all of the models that were offered, options, Information on the warranty info, Information on the head torque and strength of each model, horsepower of each model, as well as the amount of weight that each model can center, etc... This pamphlet has 3 pages of information.

*A 2 page pamphlet titled: Owners Manual for Creative Industries Model HP and MP Wheels. This contains 2 printed pages w/out photos. With paragraphs on Motor, Control Box, Foot petal, Grounded Power Source Very Heavy Loads, Belts, Bearing Service, and Motor Brushes.

* one half page size Page with a diagram of the wheel. this is tittles Install Splash Guard As Shown Below.

*One half page size page with a diagram of the Wheel Head. Titled: Glide Installation and Wheel Head Adjustment


If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of any or all of these just let me know....

Take care..

[BuckleyJ_Utah]

Kanokohata, on 08 June 2011 - 04:58 PM, said:

Hello,

I just bought a broken down Creative Industries Model MP from a friend but it is completely rusted over, blown fuse, everything wrong that could be wrong. Currently my husband and I are trying to rebuild the wheel and I found this link you started about finding the manual and I was wondering if there was any way you could spare a copy? I could mail a pre-stamped envelope to you or what ever is necessary. It would be really great, hope to hear from you!

Thank you so much!

Maureen

RakuArtist, on 06 April 2010 - 07:35 AM, said:

terraforma, on 02 April 2010 - 08:22 PM, said:

Hey everyone,

I'm the proud owner of a new, very old Creative Industries Model MP potter's wheel - my first! I've been renovating it (new wheelhead, removing rust, repainting...) and will eventually need to replace a badly rusted foot pedal.

My question is: does anyone out there have an original owner's manual for these wheels? I'd really love to have a copy, and will happily pay for it!

Thanks, everyone - I look forward to participating in more discussions here!

Mickey Fielding
Terraforma Studio

I have an old Creative Industries MP wheel... must've bought around 1986 or so... direct from their factory... I drove down from L.A. and went and picked it up in El Cajon. I don't recall it even coming with an owner's manual back then, if it did... I don't have it anymore. I know that when I bought it Kenton Oakes had just recently purchased the company from the original owner, and they were just beginning to get their feet wet in the business. Recently, late last year I believe... Kenton sold the company to "Speedball" and they make the wheels now. I don't know what their customer service is like yet, but I suppose it will be interesting to see going forward. Have you tried contacting them yet? Sorry I couldn't be more help... good luck refurbishing your wheel.

- Ken

MP Pottery wheel, Not shure where you are in the country, however I found a surplus of Used Creative.... Pottery wheels, functioning and for parts. They are located in Utah. Take a look
http://www.publicsur...keyWord=pottery

I am wanting to pick one up as a spare, for a $100 or so. Also, sounds like SpeedBall took over making the Creative Industries wheels. GOOD LUck

Jen in Utah

[ohhholly88]

Hi there. Could you also send me a scanned copy of the manual? I would be willing to pay you for it. If you'd like to discuss this further you can email me at hstohl@yahoo.com Thank you!

Donn, on 06 April 2010 - 01:22 PM, said:

I have one but of course I still use it and want to keep the manual. But I understand how nice it is to have a manual. I could scan it and mail it to you if you cannot find another. It would take me a while to find mine and scan and mail. but let me know if you don't find one soon.

terraforma, on 02 April 2010 - 08:22 PM, said:

Hey everyone,

I'm the proud owner of a new, very old Creative Industries Model MP potter's wheel - my first! I've been renovating it (new wheel head, removing rust, repainting...) and will eventually need to replace a badly rusted foot pedal.

My question is: does anyone out there have an original owner's manual for these wheels? I'd really love to have a copy, and will happily pay for it!

Thanks, everyone - I look forward to participating in more discussions here!

Mickey Fielding
Terraforma Studio

[ohhholly88]

David Marquis, on 08 July 2011 - 12:05 PM, said:

Kanokohata, on 08 June 2011 - 06:58 PM, said:

Hello,

I just bought a broken down Creative Industries Model MP from a friend but it is completely rusted over, blown fuse, everything wrong that could be wrong. Currently my husband and I are trying to rebuild the wheel and I found this link you started about finding the manual and I was wondering if there was any way you could spare a copy? I could mail a pre-stamped envelope to you or what ever is necessary. It would be really great, hope to hear from you!

Thank you so much!

Maureen

RakuArtist, on 06 April 2010 - 07:35 AM, said:

terraforma, on 02 April 2010 - 08:22 PM, said:

Hey everyone,

I'm the proud owner of a new, very old Creative Industries Model MP potter's wheel - my first! I've been renovating it (new wheelhead, removing rust, repainting...) and will eventually need to replace a badly rusted foot pedal.

My question is: does anyone out there have an original owner's manual for these wheels? I'd really love to have a copy, and will happily pay for it!

Thanks, everyone - I look forward to participating in more discussions here!

Mickey Fielding
Terraforma Studio

I have an old Creative Industries MP wheel... must've bought around 1986 or so... direct from their factory... I drove down from L.A. and went and picked it up in El Cajon. I don't recall it even coming with an owner's manual back then, if it did... I don't have it anymore. I know that when I bought it Kenton Oakes had just recently purchased the company from the original owner, and they were just beginning to get their feet wet in the business. Recently, late last year I believe... Kenton sold the company to "Speedball" and they make the wheels now. I don't know what their customer service is like yet, but I suppose it will be interesting to see going forward. Have you tried contacting them yet? Sorry I couldn't be more help... good luck refurbishing your wheel.

- Ken

Hello, I ran across this when tying to research the wheel that I have recently obtained. Its a Creative Industries MP model. I have what appears to be, all of the original information/literature that must have come with it when it was new.
I have the following:

* A folding 2 page booklet with a photo of a bearded man on the front sitting in front of, and using, the pottery wheel. Above his photo it says Creative industries, variable speed electric potters wheel.
Inside there are descriptions of the product, more photos of various bearded men, throwing on the wheel, etc along with information such as , Function, Convenience O Structure, individual adaptability of the wheel, info on the build of the wheel, and on the build and strength of the motor, info on all of the models that were offered, options, Information on the warranty info, Information on the head torque and strength of each model, horsepower of each model, as well as the amount of weight that each model can center, etc... This pamphlet has 3 pages of information.

*A 2 page pamphlet titled: Owners Manual for Creative Industries Model HP and MP Wheels. This contains 2 printed pages w/out photos. With paragraphs on Motor, Control Box, Foot petal, Grounded Power Source Very Heavy Loads, Belts, Bearing Service, and Motor Brushes.

* one half page size Page with a diagram of the wheel. this is tittles Install Splash Guard As Shown Below.

*One half page size page with a diagram of the Wheel Head. Titled: Glide Installation and Wheel Head Adjustment


If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of any or all of these just let me know....

Take care..

Hello. I would be very interested in having a copy and I'd gladly pay you. Could we talk about this via email? I'm new to this website so I'm not quite sure how to exchange messages. My email is hstohl@yahoo.com I look forward to hearing from you, thanks in advance.

[CATCHA]

WE ARE A COOPERATIVE OF WOMEN IN MEXICO
bought an old wheel CREATIVE INDUSTRY MP
and are stuck with no splash guard....
can somebody help us to make one, any idea?
or is it possible to find an old one?
what are the options ....if there are some
GRACIAS

[CATCHA]

ohhholly88, on 10 October 2011 - 04:09 PM, said:

David Marquis, on 08 July 2011 - 12:05 PM, said:

Kanokohata, on 08 June 2011 - 06:58 PM, said:

Hello,

I just bought a broken down Creative Industries Model MP from a friend but it is completely rusted over, blown fuse, everything wrong that could be wrong. Currently my husband and I are trying to rebuild the wheel and I found this link you started about finding the manual and I was wondering if there was any way you could spare a copy? I could mail a pre-stamped envelope to you or what ever is necessary. It would be really great, hope to hear from you!

Thank you so much!

Maureen

RakuArtist, on 06 April 2010 - 07:35 AM, said:

terraforma, on 02 April 2010 - 08:22 PM, said:

Hey everyone,

I'm the proud owner of a new, very old Creative Industries Model MP potter's wheel - my first! I've been renovating it (new wheelhead, removing rust, repainting...) and will eventually need to replace a badly rusted foot pedal.

My question is: does anyone out there have an original owner's manual for these wheels? I'd really love to have a copy, and will happily pay for it!

Thanks, everyone - I look forward to participating in more discussions here!

Mickey Fielding
Terraforma Studio

I have an old Creative Industries MP wheel... must've bought around 1986 or so... direct from their factory... I drove down from L.A. and went and picked it up in El Cajon. I don't recall it even coming with an owner's manual back then, if it did... I don't have it anymore. I know that when I bought it Kenton Oakes had just recently purchased the company from the original owner, and they were just beginning to get their feet wet in the business. Recently, late last year I believe... Kenton sold the company to "Speedball" and they make the wheels now. I don't know what their customer service is like yet, but I suppose it will be interesting to see going forward. Have you tried contacting them yet? Sorry I couldn't be more help... good luck refurbishing your wheel.

- Ken

Hello, I ran across this when tying to research the wheel that I have recently obtained. Its a Creative Industries MP model. I have what appears to be, all of the original information/literature that must have come with it when it was new.
I have the following:

* A folding 2 page booklet with a photo of a bearded man on the front sitting in front of, and using, the pottery wheel. Above his photo it says Creative industries, variable speed electric potters wheel.
Inside there are descriptions of the product, more photos of various bearded men, throwing on the wheel, etc along with information such as , Function, Convenience O Structure, individual adaptability of the wheel, info on the build of the wheel, and on the build and strength of the motor, info on all of the models that were offered, options, Information on the warranty info, Information on the head torque and strength of each model, horsepower of each model, as well as the amount of weight that each model can center, etc... This pamphlet has 3 pages of information.

*A 2 page pamphlet titled: Owners Manual for Creative Industries Model HP and MP Wheels. This contains 2 printed pages w/out photos. With paragraphs on Motor, Control Box, Foot petal, Grounded Power Source Very Heavy Loads, Belts, Bearing Service, and Motor Brushes.

* one half page size Page with a diagram of the wheel. this is tittles Install Splash Guard As Shown Below.

*One half page size page with a diagram of the Wheel Head. Titled: Glide Installation and Wheel Head Adjustment


If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of any or all of these just let me know....

Take care..

Hello. I would be very interested in having a copy and I'd gladly pay you. Could we talk about this via email? I'm new to this website so I'm not quite sure how to exchange messages. My email is hstohl@yahoo.com I look forward to hearing from you, thanks in advance.

[CATCHA]

WE ARE A COOPERATIVE OF WOMEN IN MEXICO
bought an old wheel CREATIVE INDUSTRY MP
and are stuck with no splash guard....
can somebody help us to make one, any idea?
or is it possible to find an old one?
what are the options ....if there are some.
And
is it possible to receive a copy of the manual, please?
GRACIAS

[Kabe]

CATCHA, on 20 January 2012 - 02:29 PM, said:

WE ARE A COOPERATIVE OF WOMEN IN MEXICO
bought an old wheel CREATIVE INDUSTRY MP
and are stuck with no splash guard....
can somebody help us to make one, any idea?
or is it possible to find an old one?
what are the options ....if there are some.
And
is it possible to receive a copy of the manual, please?
GRACIAS

If You could post a picture of it and what it looks like under the wheel maybe a splash pan off a different brand could be fitted to it. We are very creative people. Just a thought . ain't clay fun Kabe

[Claybabe]

CATCHA, on 20 January 2012 - 02:29 PM, said:

WE ARE A COOPERATIVE OF WOMEN IN MEXICO
bought an old wheel CREATIVE INDUSTRY MP
and are stuck with no splash guard....
can somebody help us to make one, any idea?
or is it possible to find an old one?
what are the options ....if there are some.
And
is it possible to receive a copy of the manual, please?
GRACIAS

I bought the CI MP brand new in the late 1980's. The original splash pan was incredibly flimsy and was replaced by one that appeared to be especially created as a replacement and I think, with a little ingenuity, could be designed from some of that bendable board that contractors use to frame up curbs. I will try to post some pictures in the next few days to give you an idea of what it looks like. I wish you were closer - I would love to donate my MP to your co-op, as it works well and, if it one wheel stops working you could use it for parts for the other. I will look for the manual as well.

[Claybabe]

I have attached the documents that I have from the Creative Industries MP that I purchased new in 1988. Two pages are the Owners' Manual and the other four pages are the Sales brochure sent to me from a supplier. This was all in a file folder and I am almost certain that it is all that was provided. Good luck!

I will try to get photos or the splash pan up soon.

Claybabe

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[ClayToTheCore]

David Marquis, on 08 July 2011 - 09:05 AM, said:

Kanokohata, on 08 June 2011 - 06:58 PM, said:

Hello,

I just bought a broken down Creative Industries Model MP from a friend but it is completely rusted over, blown fuse, everything wrong that could be wrong. Currently my husband and I are trying to rebuild the wheel and I found this link you started about finding the manual and I was wondering if there was any way you could spare a copy? I could mail a pre-stamped envelope to you or what ever is necessary. It would be really great, hope to hear from you!

Thank you so much!

Maureen

RakuArtist, on 06 April 2010 - 07:35 AM, said:

terraforma, on 02 April 2010 - 08:22 PM, said:

Hey everyone,

I'm the proud owner of a new, very old Creative Industries Model MP potter's wheel - my first! I've been renovating it (new wheelhead, removing rust, repainting...) and will eventually need to replace a badly rusted foot pedal.

My question is: does anyone out there have an original owner's manual for these wheels? I'd really love to have a copy, and will happily pay for it!

Thanks, everyone - I look forward to participating in more discussions here!

Mickey Fielding
Terraforma Studio

I have an old Creative Industries MP wheel... must've bought around 1986 or so... direct from their factory... I drove down from L.A. and went and picked it up in El Cajon. I don't recall it even coming with an owner's manual back then, if it did... I don't have it anymore. I know that when I bought it Kenton Oakes had just recently purchased the company from the original owner, and they were just beginning to get their feet wet in the business. Recently, late last year I believe... Kenton sold the company to "Speedball" and they make the wheels now. I don't know what their customer service is like yet, but I suppose it will be interesting to see going forward. Have you tried contacting them yet? Sorry I couldn't be more help... good luck refurbishing your wheel.

- Ken

Hello, I ran across this when tying to research the wheel that I have recently obtained. Its a Creative Industries MP model. I have what appears to be, all of the original information/literature that must have come with it when it was new.
I have the following:

* A folding 2 page booklet with a photo of a bearded man on the front sitting in front of, and using, the pottery wheel. Above his photo it says Creative industries, variable speed electric potters wheel.
Inside there are descriptions of the product, more photos of various bearded men, throwing on the wheel, etc along with information such as , Function, Convenience O Structure, individual adaptability of the wheel, info on the build of the wheel, and on the build and strength of the motor, info on all of the models that were offered, options, Information on the warranty info, Information on the head torque and strength of each model, horsepower of each model, as well as the amount of weight that each model can center, etc... This pamphlet has 3 pages of information.

*A 2 page pamphlet titled: Owners Manual for Creative Industries Model HP and MP Wheels. This contains 2 printed pages w/out photos. With paragraphs on Motor, Control Box, Foot petal, Grounded Power Source Very Heavy Loads, Belts, Bearing Service, and Motor Brushes.

* one half page size Page with a diagram of the wheel. this is tittles Install Splash Guard As Shown Below.

*One half page size page with a diagram of the Wheel Head. Titled: Glide Installation and Wheel Head Adjustment


If anyone is interested in receiving a copy of any or all of these just let me know....

Take care..

Hi, just bought a MP Wheel, and an information on it would be so helpful. Please send me an email a mariposa259-ceramics@yahoo.com as to how I can get the info.
Thanks,
Peter

[ClayToTheCore]

I'm still looking for a manual for the Creative Industries MP wheel. Mine is newly in my possession, and it sounds a little loud, like it could use some lubrication or cleaning , but I don't have any info on how to take it apart. Also, the pedal has very little travel between slow speed and high speed, and I'd like to know if I can adjust for that.
Thanks for any leads.
Peter