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Shaper Techniques and Cool Tools: Shaper From "DIY Tools & Techniques" episode DIT-203

	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

Host David Thiel explains how a shaper (figure A) can take routing to a new level.

Tips to Remember:

• A shaper removes more material in a single pass (figure B) than a router.

  
  

• When running your stock through the shaper, make sure it is tight against the in-feed fence. Also, make sure the fence is adjusted (figure C) so that it picks up flush on the out-feed fence.

  
  

• If the shaper is equipped with this type of adjustable fence, fit them around the profile of the cutter head.

  
  

• The fence will adjust front to back as well.

  
  

• Since the cutters (figure D) on a shaper are large, check to make sure that the spindle runs true by using a dial indicator.

  
  

• Adjust for height to access all, or a portion of the cutter.

  
  

• Test the table for flatness.

  
  

• Maintain the shaper to keep it cutting accurately.

RESOURCES :

Delta Shaper
Delta Machinery
4825 Highway 45 N
P.O. Box 2468
Jackson, TN 38302-2468
Technical Assistance: 800-223-7278
Web site: www.deltawoodworking.com

Adjustment Tool
TS-Aligner
Phone: 800-333-4994
Fax: 208-888-5875
Web site: www.ts-aligner.com