router bits in a shaper?

On Sun, 03 Aug 2003 17:59:11 -0500, Rob wrote:

> I haven't used a shaper in many years so correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't
> a shaper turn in the opposite direction of a router?
>
> I would think this would cause problems if you use a router bit.

Most that I have seen have a reversing switch.

-Doug

In article <[email protected]>, st.ng3
@christophermerrill.net says...
> My BIL inherited a Craftsman shaper from his father (model 113.239390)
> and is trying to track down a replacement spindle that would allow
> the use of router bits...
>
> Anyone know if this can even be done? If so, where would I start
> looking? I checked the sears site - it doesn't list such a part
> for his model.
>

It can be done, but I don't know about availability for Craftsman. If
the shaper is in good shape, if all else fails, you can do what Krenov
did and have a machinist make a spindle to accomodate router bits


> Thanks for any help...I'm trying to score a few points with him
> so I can make use of the shaper ;)
>
>
>

I have one and like it. You can get nice cutters from Woodline.com fairly
resaonably (carbide) and a few places still sell the HSS cutters really
cheap. They are good for learning. The Woodlines are 3/4" with 1/2"
bushings. You can use them on a bigger machine later. Griz has them also
and may have some 1/2" too.

I'd build a simple router table before messing with the spindle. The shaper
is too slow for the bits to work well anyway. BTW, those shapers sell at
our club auction for $80-120.

Wilson
"Chris Merrill" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> My BIL inherited a Craftsman shaper from his father (model 113.239390)
> and is trying to track down a replacement spindle that would allow
> the use of router bits...
>
> Anyone know if this can even be done? If so, where would I start
> looking? I checked the sears site - it doesn't list such a part
> for his model.
>
> Thanks for any help...I'm trying to score a few points with him
> so I can make use of the shaper ;)
>
>
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> Chris Merrill
> [email protected]
> (remove the ZZZ to contact me)
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I haven't used a shaper in many years so correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't
a shaper turn in the opposite direction of a router?

I would think this would cause problems if you use a router bit.

Rob


"Chris Merrill" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> My BIL inherited a Craftsman shaper from his father (model 113.239390)
> and is trying to track down a replacement spindle that would allow
> the use of router bits...
>
> Anyone know if this can even be done? If so, where would I start
> looking? I checked the sears site - it doesn't list such a part
> for his model.
>
> Thanks for any help...I'm trying to score a few points with him
> so I can make use of the shaper ;)
>
>
> --
> ************************************
> Chris Merrill
> [email protected]
> (remove the ZZZ to contact me)
> ************************************
>