Originally Posted by
Van Huskey
There is no doubt that this type of shaper threads has a bit of the ole spindle measuring contest vibe. However, historically they have some of the most interesting information tucked into them.
There are tons of hobbyists that have gained a huge amount of capacity in their shop with "just" a Grizzly G1026 or Delta HD shaper running a 3/4" quill. That is still a big jump from any router table. Nobody should get the impression you need a T150 class shaper to do shaper things but they also shouldn't think that any machine called a shaper opens the whole catalog of shaper tooling.
Speaking for myself these sorts of shaper threads are some of my favorite threads on SMC.
I think I'm going to suffer from "Bearing Inferiority Syndrome." I have the little guy at 2.25". I truly am just kidding.
The Delta Shaper I have is more than enough for my needs, and as long as I don't abuse it, it will stay that way. If not, I know where to get the bearings replaced.
I like these threads also, there's a ton of info here. A lot of personal opinion, but that's just fine also.
I've said it before, but at the risk of droning on, I think the shaper is a machine that was "lost" for some reason from the "base machines" that make up a working wood shop, of any level. I think that's why people are interested in it.
Van
You're right, even at 2.25" bearing diameter,my Delta HD is still a big leap from the biggest router you can put in a table.
Of course, a 1400lb. Wadkin EQ, advertised with .0002 runout,did come up on Craigslist out on the 'Cape recently.
Last edited by Mike Cutler; 01-03-2019 at 4:27 AM.
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