i'm curious what configuration others are using to cut raised panels on the shaper. specifically, with freeborn-sized raise panel cutters (6" diameter). best i can tell, there are two options - both of them preclude the use of the bottom finger on the Aigner fence, as it contacts the spindle/spacers. so, we can run CCW and cut from the top, or CW and cut from the bottom.... either way, some sort of auxiliary fence/support needs to catch the tongue to close the large gap across the fence opening. i've been using a 6mm piece of baltic with a "stiffener" glued to the face, and running the cutter CW with the stock face down... but i've been second guessing that approach.
now, i suppose that another approach would be to remove both of the aigner fence faces, and build a single auxiliary fence... but it still needs a thin, continuous support either high or low...
curious what others do. thanks for the input.
-- dz