Byrd/Shaper question.

[Larry Edgerton]

I am contemplating getting a large Byrd for the shaper but I do not see anything on the site about reverse rotation. Am I thinking right that you could just flip it for reverse rotation?

Larry

[Justin Ludwig]

I can't answer it from experience, but my first thought is: would the spiral of the head want to "lift" the material if flipped and reversed? Could be a non-issue as almost every application would involve a power feeder or jig fixture and heavy down pressure. Maybe the chips would want to fly high?

Again, this is me just thinking on two cups of coffee.

[Chris Fournier]

I've done this with no ill effects.

[Jeff Duncan]

I would just call them up and ask them directly…..no better way than direct from the course;)

JeffD

[Randy Henry]

I do it all the time. Just turn it over and run you shaper in reverse. On my Byrd when I use the bearing, I have to use a small shim to prevent the bearing from rubbing on the top cutter. I just use one of the shims from my Freeborn raised panel set.

[Mel Fulks]

You will need another spindle nut to make sure it does not loosen .

[Peter Quinn]

Yup, just turn it over. It's a spiral but not in the directional sense like router bit. Used one at a job I subbed on, work great.