Shapers
Summary for Shapers
Shapers - Bring Custom Woodworking to Life
It's easy to produce custom moldings and create detailed cabinet and door panels with one of our efficient shapers that offer more flexibility than a router can provide. Choose from models with between 1 and 7-1/2 HP with features ranging from a singular spindle to a three-spindle version with separate workstations.
Our entry-level shaper is a perfect choice for hobbyists and small shops that want to upgrade from a router while keeping costs down. For higher production of mouldings, door panels, and dovetail joints, we recommend our 3 to 7-1/2 HP models with options such as cast-iron fences, digital readouts, multiple spindles, and micro-adjustment knobs for fence alignment.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How is a shaper different from a router table?
A shaper is designed to increase the speed and efficiency of edge shaping, panel raising, and other production woodworking tasks by offering more power, stability, and designated cutting space than a traditional router table. Shapers are more versatile, with a greater variety of profile options with larger cutters and higher HP for efficient heavy-duty cutting. The setup for these machines is more complex than with router tables but is worth the effort to maximize shop production.
What features should I look at when buying a shaper?
- HP - A higher HP is optimal for cutting hardwoods or using larger cutters; machines 5 HP and higher are designed for industrial use.
- Spindle size and speed - Spindles range from 1/2" to 1-1/4" for cutting versatility; taper spindles are a great option for production work.
- Table size - Larger tables with adjustability offer better stability for sizeable workpieces and simplify repeatable cutting.
- Fence system - A solid fence that is simple to modify is essential for precise and safe shaping; micro-adjustment and tilting provide support for angled cuts.
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Summary for Shapers
Shapers - Bring Custom Woodworking to Life
It's easy to produce custom moldings and create detailed cabinet and door panels with one of our efficient shapers that offer more flexibility than a router can provide. Choose from models with between 1 and 7-1/2 HP with features ranging from a singular spindle to a three-spindle version with separate workstations.
Our entry-level shaper is a perfect choice for hobbyists and small shops that want to upgrade from a router while keeping costs down. For higher production of mouldings, door panels, and dovetail joints, we recommend our 3 to 7-1/2 HP models with options such as cast-iron fences, digital readouts, multiple spindles, and micro-adjustment knobs for fence alignment.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How is a shaper different from a router table?
A shaper is designed to increase the speed and efficiency of edge shaping, panel raising, and other production woodworking tasks by offering more power, stability, and designated cutting space than a traditional router table. Shapers are more versatile, with a greater variety of profile options with larger cutters and higher HP for efficient heavy-duty cutting. The setup for these machines is more complex than with router tables but is worth the effort to maximize shop production.
What features should I look at when buying a shaper?
- HP - A higher HP is optimal for cutting hardwoods or using larger cutters; machines 5 HP and higher are designed for industrial use.
- Spindle size and speed - Spindles range from 1/2" to 1-1/4" for cutting versatility; taper spindles are a great option for production work.
- Table size - Larger tables with adjustability offer better stability for sizeable workpieces and simplify repeatable cutting.
- Fence system - A solid fence that is simple to modify is essential for precise and safe shaping; micro-adjustment and tilting provide support for angled cuts.
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