I'm in the process of acquiring an SCM T120c shaper. Thinking of starting with a Whitehill combi head, adjustable groover, and spiral head. The selection of profiles and cutters seems a little bewildering, and would like some input on initial cutters to start with.
There seems to be a lot of overlap with other tools in the workshop, there are situations where I'm not quite sure if getting the equivalent shaper cutter makes sense. For example, the table saw can do grooves, dados, rabbits, etc. Likewise, a handheld router can be fitted with a flush cut trim bit, as well as round over/bevels etc. For the shaper, I see many interesting cutters such as mitre locks glue line, finger joints, etc. I'm not sure where the set up time and efficiency comes in compared to other tools in the shop. When and where does the shaper enter your workflow?
Would like to branch out into furniture builds; tables, consoles, chairs, template profiling and the like. Not so much production stuff like molding, doors, etc.
Any input/experience you guys have would be much appreciated. Thanks!