Two wheels. One obsession.
Both designed in the UK. Both backed by a 3-year warranty and a 30-day home trial. The only question is where you are on your pottery journey — starting out, or stepping up.
Daisy
(Starter Bundle)
The complete first wheel. Quiet, compact and delivered with everything you need to sit down and throw on day one.
- 12.5kg centring capacity – a whole bag of clay
- 300W brushless belt drive, whisper-quiet
- 32cm wheelhead
- Batts, rosewood tools & adjustable stool included
£1,399 £1,199
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Thistle
(Direct Drive)
The serious step up. Direct drive torque for big forms and production days, silent the moment your foot lifts.
- 25kg centring capacity
- 800W direct drive motor
- 32cm wheelhead
- Hall-effect pedal, USB-A & USB-C charging
£1,699
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Daisy vs Thistle, Side By Side
Daisy
Thistle
Best for
Starting out at home
Stepping up from a starter wheel
Motor
300W brushless, belt driven
800W direct drive
Centring capacity
12.5kg
25kg
Wheelhead
32cm / 12.6in
32cm / 12.6in
Speed range
0–300 RPM
0–300 RPM
Foot pedal
Hall-effect pedal included
Hall-effect pedal included
Extras
Batt system, tools & stool in the box, plus USB-A & USB-C charging and a wipe-clean top
USB-A & USB-C charging, wipe-clean white top
Noise
Whisper-quiet
Silent free-spin, barely audible at speed
Warranty
3 years + 30-day home trial
3 years + 30-day home trial
Price
£1,399 £1,199
£1,699
Which Wheel Is Right For You?
Choose the Daisy if…
- This is your first wheel and you want everything in one delivery
- You're throwing mugs, bowls and cylinders up to 12.5kg
- You need it to live quietly in a spare room or flat
- You'd rather not piece together stools, batts and tools separately
Choose the Thistle if…
- You've outgrown a starter wheel and want real headroom
- You throw large forms or run production batches
- You want direct drive response with no belt to slip
- You film your work and want built-in USB charging at the wheel
Still Torn?
Tell us what you throw, where the wheel will live and where you want your pottery to go — we'll give you a straight answer on which wheel fits, even if it's the cheaper one. Call us on 01202 144142 or use the chat.