Ed Bamba
07-19-2006, 8:06 PM
Posted this on another forum, but not getting many replies.
I recently acquired this shaper from an estate sale for a really good price. It seems like it was never used since the shipping grease is still on the lift assembly and no saw dust on the grease. The machine was still sitting on the styro foam it was shipped in. I still need to clean off all the grease.
Anyways, I looked all over the old man's shop and couldn't find the fence and guard assemblies, nor did I find the spindles, draw bar, and tools. The only thing on the table was the guard assembly support rod, miter guage, and router bit spindle (already installed).
I checked with Grizzly Tech Support and they found a part number for the fence assembly that is supposed to run about $75.00. not sure if the guard comes with it though. I'll have to order the spindles, draw bar, and tools separately.
So I guess my question is do I need to get the Grizzly fence, or is there an aftermarket fence that can be used? I read alot about making a fence for router tables; can this concept apply to shapers too? I don't want to spend more than what I bought the shaper for.
Ok, so your probably wondering what I paid for the shaper right. Well I hope your sitting down, cause you may (or may not) faint when you find out.
Still curious?
Ok Ok Ok------ I paid $95.00 http://www.forums.woodnet.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowyes.gif you read that right. Long story short, the guy's ex-daughter-in-law is in charge of selling off the estate since the only remaining kin are her children (his grand children). Her boyfriend almost changed his mind on selling the machine to me after he actually looked the machine over. He's not a wood worker, but was sure he could sell it for more than his initial price of $75.00. He was hoping to get at least $100.00 from me. I told him that I didn't have that much, so he settled for the intial asking price; but I felt bad and gave him all I had on me.
BTW, I noticed a workbench in the shop and asked what he wanted for it. He blurted out $25.00. Had to come back for it though. OH yeah it's a low end Sjobergs model 1400 (I think) workbench. It's been used and in fair condition though.
OK, gloat over for now. Hopefully someone can respond about the fence.
Take care and thanks in advance for your input,
Ed
I recently acquired this shaper from an estate sale for a really good price. It seems like it was never used since the shipping grease is still on the lift assembly and no saw dust on the grease. The machine was still sitting on the styro foam it was shipped in. I still need to clean off all the grease.
Anyways, I looked all over the old man's shop and couldn't find the fence and guard assemblies, nor did I find the spindles, draw bar, and tools. The only thing on the table was the guard assembly support rod, miter guage, and router bit spindle (already installed).
I checked with Grizzly Tech Support and they found a part number for the fence assembly that is supposed to run about $75.00. not sure if the guard comes with it though. I'll have to order the spindles, draw bar, and tools separately.
So I guess my question is do I need to get the Grizzly fence, or is there an aftermarket fence that can be used? I read alot about making a fence for router tables; can this concept apply to shapers too? I don't want to spend more than what I bought the shaper for.
Ok, so your probably wondering what I paid for the shaper right. Well I hope your sitting down, cause you may (or may not) faint when you find out.
Still curious?
Ok Ok Ok------ I paid $95.00 http://www.forums.woodnet.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowyes.gif you read that right. Long story short, the guy's ex-daughter-in-law is in charge of selling off the estate since the only remaining kin are her children (his grand children). Her boyfriend almost changed his mind on selling the machine to me after he actually looked the machine over. He's not a wood worker, but was sure he could sell it for more than his initial price of $75.00. He was hoping to get at least $100.00 from me. I told him that I didn't have that much, so he settled for the intial asking price; but I felt bad and gave him all I had on me.
BTW, I noticed a workbench in the shop and asked what he wanted for it. He blurted out $25.00. Had to come back for it though. OH yeah it's a low end Sjobergs model 1400 (I think) workbench. It's been used and in fair condition though.
OK, gloat over for now. Hopefully someone can respond about the fence.
Take care and thanks in advance for your input,
Ed