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MODEL W1701W
1 HP SHAPER
OWNER'S MANUAL
(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 1/16)
Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: techsupport@woodstockint.com
COPYRIGHT © FEBRUARY, 2016 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT
THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
#17853JH  Printed in China

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  • Page 1   MODEL W1701W 1 HP SHAPER OWNER'S MANUAL (FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 1/16) Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: techsupport@woodstockint.com COPYRIGHT © FEBRUARY, 2016 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. #17853JH  Printed in China...
  • Page 2 This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents INTRODUCTION........2 ACCESSORIES........32 Contact Info ........2 Shaper Accessories ......32 Manual Accuracy ........2 MAINTENANCE........34 Machine Specifications ......3 General .......... 34 Identification ........5 Cleaning & Protecting ......34 Controls & Components ......6 Lubrication ........34 SAFETY..........7 SERVICE..........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) INTRODUCTION Contact.Info Manual.Accuracy We are committed to customer satisfaction. If We are proud to provide a high-quality owner’s you have any questions or need help, use the manual with your new machine! information below to contact us.

  • Page 5: Machine Specifications

    Switch Type............Paddle Safety Switch w/Removable Key Motors Main Type................. TEFC Capacitor‐Start Induction Horsepower....................1 HP Phase....................Single‐Phase Amps......................14A Speed....................3450 RPM Power Transfer ..................Belt Drive Bearings..............Sealed & Permanently Lubricated Model W1701W Machine Specifications, Page 1 of 3...
  • Page 6 Warranty ....................... 2 Years Approximate Assembly & Setup Time ..............1 Hour Serial Number Location ..................ID Label ISO 9001 Factory ....................No Certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) .......... No Model W1701W Machine Specifications, Page 2 of 3...

  • Page 7: Identification

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Identification Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand the instructions in this manual. A. Work Table H. Fence Offset Lock Lever B. Fence (1 of 2) Fence Lock Knob (1 of 2) C.

  • Page 8: Controls & Components

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Controls.&.Components Refer to the Figures.1–3 and the following descriptions to become familiar with the basic controls and components Starting Pin of this machine. Understanding these items and how they Location work will help you understand the rest of the manual and (1 of 2) stay safe when operating this machine.

  • Page 9: Safety

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) SAFETY SAFETY For.Your.Own.Safety, Read.Manual.Before.Operating.Machine The. purpose. of. safety. symbols. is. to. attract. your. attention. to. possible. hazardous. conditions.. This. manual.uses.a.series.of.symbols.and.signal.words.intended.to.convey.the.level.of.importance.of.the. safety.messages..The.progression.of.symbols.is.described.below..Remember.that.safety.messages.by. themselves. do. not. eliminate. danger. and. are. not. a. substitute. for. proper. accident. prevention. mea- sures—this.responsibility.is.ultimately.up.to.the.operator!
  • Page 10 Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) WEARING.PROPER.APPAREL..Do not wear FORCING.MACHINERY..Do not force machine. It clothing, apparel, or jewelry that can become will do the job safer and better at the rate for entangled in moving parts. Always tie back which it was designed.

  • Page 11: Additional Safety For Shapers

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Additional.Safety.for.Shapers Serious.cuts,.amputation,.entanglement,.or.death.can.occur.from.contact.with.rotating.cutter.. Cutters.or.other.parts.improperly.secured.to.spindle.can.fly.off.and.strike.nearby.operators.with. great.force..Flying.debris.can.cause.eye.injuries.or.blindness..To.minimize.risk.of.getting.hurt.or. killed,.anyone.operating.shaper.MUST.completely.heed.hazards.and.warnings.below. AVOIDING. CUTTER. CONTACT: Keep unused por- CUTTER.POSITIONING: Whenever possible, make tion of cutter below table. Use smallest table shaping cuts with cutter on underside of work- insert possible. Adjust fences and guards as piece to reduce operator exposure to cutter.

  • Page 12: Electrical

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) ELECTRICAL Circuit.Requirements This machine must be connected to the correct size and type of power supply circuit, or fire or electrical damage may occur. Read through this section to determine if an The. machine. must. be. properly. set. up.

  • Page 13: Grounding Requirements

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Grounding.Requirements This machine MUST be grounded. In the event of certain types of malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding provides GROUNDED 110V 5-15 RECEPTACLE a path of least resistance for electric current to travel—in order to reduce the risk of electric shock.

  • Page 14: Setup

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) SETUP Unpacking This machine has been carefully packaged for safe This machine presents transportation. If you notice the machine has been serious injury hazards damaged during shipping, please contact your authorized to untrained users. Read Shop Fox dealer immediately.

  • Page 15: Inventory

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Inventory The following is a list of items shipped with your machine. Before beginning setup, lay these items out and inventory them. Note: If you cannot find an item on this list, carefully check around/inside the machine and packaging materials.

  • Page 16: Hardware Recognition Chart

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Hardware.Recognition.Chart USE THIS CHART TO IDENTIFY HARDWARE DURING THE INVENTORY/ASSEMBLY ⁄ " ⁄ " ⁄ " PROCESS. ⁄ " ⁄ " ⁄ " ⁄ " ⁄ " ⁄ " ⁄ " ⁄ "...

  • Page 17: Machine Placement

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Machine.Placement Weight.Load Physical.Environment Refer to the Machine.Specifications for the The physical environment where your machine is weight of your machine. Make sure that the operated is important for safe operation and the surface upon which the machine is placed will longevity of its components.

  • Page 18: Assembly

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Assembly To.assemble.the.shaper,.do.these.steps: 1.. Lay one stand side on the ground, and attach the cross bars with (4) M8-1.25 x 10mm carriage bolts, 8mm flat washers, and M8-1.25 hex nuts, as shown in Figure.9. DO NOT fully tighten the nuts and bolts at this time.
  • Page 19 Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) 8. For custom fence facing, make sure the screw heads Safety Safety are countersunk completely below the surface of the Guard Bar Guard fence face. 9. Insert the safety guard shaft into the work table housing;...

  • Page 20: Test Run

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Test.Run Once assembly is complete, test run the machine to ensure it is properly connected to power and safety components are functioning properly. Serious. injury. or. death. can. result. from. using. this. machine. BEFORE.

  • Page 21: Operations

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) OPERATIONS General This machine will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these operations can be dangerous or deadly if performed incorrectly. The instructions in this section are written with the understanding that the operator has the necessary knowledge and skills to operate this machine.

  • Page 22: Cutters Vs. Router Bits

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Cutters.vs..Router.Bits When shipped, the Model W1701W is set up for using shaper cutters. However, if you plan on using router bits, you must first convert the Model W1701W to a router table. To convert your shaper to a router table, refer to Page.38.

  • Page 23: Stock Inspection & Requirements

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Stock.Inspection.&. Requirements Here.are.some.rules.to.follow.when.choosing.and. shaping.stock: Turn. machine. OFF. and. allow. cutter. DO.NOT.shape.stock.that.contains.large.or.loose. • to. come. to. a. complete. stop. before. knots. Injury to the operator or damage to the making. cutter. adjustments.. Failure. workpiece can occur if the knots become dislodged to.

  • Page 24: Spindle Elevation

    Spindle.Direction IMPORTANT: Always check the direction of the cutter rota- tion before any cutting operation. The W1701W is equipped with a FWD/REV (forward and reverse) switch, as shown in Figure 20. In most cases, the Spindle shaper should be run in the FWD direction. If you are using Height router bits, always run the shaper in the FWD direction.

  • Page 25: Positioning Fence Faces

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Positioning.Fence.Faces Each side of the fence is independently adjustable to Carriage compensate for different cutting thicknesses and special Fence Adjustment Knob shaping applications. One turn of the fence adjustment Adjustment (1 of 2) knob moves the split fence approximately "...

  • Page 26: Cutter Installation

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Cutter.Installation RECOMMENDED ACCIDENTAL.START-UP.HAZARD! Always. disconnect. machine. before. installing. or. removing. any. cutting. equipment.. Performing. Below these. procedures. while. machine. . is. connected. to. power. greatly. increases.risk.of.serious.injury! Figure.23..Rub collar mounted below cutter. Rub collars are also used as spacers to position cutters on...
  • Page 27 Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Rub collar between two cutters: Using a rub collar • between two cutters offers the distinct advantage of performing two cuts at once or eliminating the need to change cutters for two different operations (see Between Figure 25).

  • Page 28: Router Bit Installation

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Router.Bit.Installation In order to use router bits, you must first convert Lip Snapped the shaper to a router table. Refer to Router.Table. into Groove Conversion.on Page.38 to learn how to do this. The Model W1701W comes with ⁄...

  • Page 29: Straight Shaping

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Straight.Shaping Because the shaper fence halves are independently Carriage adjustable, you can set up the shaper to cut part or all of Adjustment Knob the workpiece edge. (1 of 2) Note: To quickly set the depth of cut, loosen both...

  • Page 30: Partial Edge Removal

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Partial.Edge.Removal When removing part of the workpiece edge, it is End View important to properly align the fence faces to supported the material from the infeed side to the outfeed side of the table (see Adjusting Fence Parallelism on Page 23).

  • Page 31: Template Shaping

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Template.Shaping The use of templates allows identical parts to be cut with speed and accuracy. Shaping with a pattern begins by attaching a prefabricated template to the rough CUTTER.CONTACT.HAZARD! workpiece. The edge of the template rides against a rub Cutting.

  • Page 32: Freehand Shaping

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Freehand.Shaping Freehand shaping is shaping without the aid of the miter slot or fence. The most dangerous part of shaping freehand is beginning the cut, when the cutter first contacts the workpiece. Often the workpiece will tend to jerk or kickback, catching the operator off guard.
  • Page 33 Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Using.Starting.Block Sometimes the starting pin will not be in the most Pattern w/ advantageous position. To remedy this situation, firmly Clamp Hand-Holds clamp a board in the desired position to act as a starting block (see Figure 39).

  • Page 34: Accessories

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) ACCESSORIES Shaper.Accessories The following shaper accessories may be available through your local Woodstock International Inc. Dealer. If you do not have a dealer in your area, these products are also available through online dealers.
  • Page 35 Roman Carbide, all housed in a handsome wooden box. This is an unbelievable buy. W1500—Right.Angle.Jig The SHOP FOX® Right Angle Jig is constructed using top quality aluminum castings and plates which are machined to exacting toler- ances. It has the perfect weight-use ratio to dampen vibration, yet is still light enough to easily slide the workpiece through the machining process.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) MAINTENANCE General For optimum performance from your machine, follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any specific instructions given in this section. Ongoing.(with.each.use) • Loose mounting bolts. • Vacuum all dust on and around the machine.

  • Page 37: Service

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) SERVICE General This section covers the most common service adjustments or procedures that may need to be made during the life of your machine. If you require additional machine service not included in this section, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to: techsupport@woodstockint.com.

  • Page 38: Replacing Belt

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Replacing.Belt You will need to remove the belt guard (see Figure 43) Motor in order to perform the following steps. V-belt deflection Pulley should be ⁄ " with moderate finger pressure (see Figure Guard 41.

  • Page 39: Pulley Alignment

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Pulley.Alignment Improper pulley alignment greatly reduces the effectiveness of power transmission and belt life expectancy. Tools Needed: Dead Blow Hammer..........1 Hex Wrench 3mm ..........1 Open-End Wrench 13mm ........1 To align the pulleys, do these steps: 1.

  • Page 40: Router Table Conversion

    (see Figure.47). 9. Save the removed table bolts for when you need to covert the Model W1701W back to use as a shaper. 10. Refer to Router Bit Installation on Page.26 for instructions on installing the collets and router bits.

  • Page 41: Shaper Conversion

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Shaper.Conversion Use these procedures to convert the Model W1701W from a router table to a shaper. The Model W1701W can still use shaper cutters without removing table spacers, but you may not be able to use full profile of all cutters with table in this position.

  • Page 42: Spindle Cartridge Replacement

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Spindle.Cartridge. Replacement If a spindle bearing fails, your shaper will probably develop a noticeable rumble, which will increase when the machine is put under load. If allowed to get worse, overheating of the journal containing the bad bearing could occur, which may cause the bearing to seize and possibly damage other parts of the machine.

  • Page 43: Resurfacing Fence

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Table.Inserts Two table inserts (see Figure.52) are provided allowing for three different opening sizes to be achieved. Use the smallest-size opening for a cutter to reduce wood chips falling into the machine. Using the smallest-size opening...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tables cover common problems that may occur with this machine. If you need replacement parts or additional troubleshooting help, contact our Technical Support. Note: Before contacting Tech Support, find the machine serial number and manufacture date, and if available, your original purchase receipt.
  • Page 45 Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Operations PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Workpiece is 1. Dull cutter. 1. Replace cutter or have it professionally sharpened. burned when cut. 2. Too slow of a feed rate. 2. Increase feed speed.

  • Page 46: Electrical Safety Instructions

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Electrical.Safety.Instructions These pages are current at the time of printing. However, in the spirit of improvement, we may make changes to the electrical systems of future machines. Compare the manufacture date of your machine to the one stated in this manual, and study this section carefully.

  • Page 47: Wiring Diagram

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Wiring.Diagram MOTOR Start Ground Capacitor CD60 300MFD 5-15 PLUG 125VAC 110VAC FOR/REV Neutral Switch Ground KEDU HY18 20/12A 125/250V Read Page 44 Ground STOP Before ON/OFF SWITCH Wiring (viewed from rear) ON/OFF Switch...

  • Page 48: Parts

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) PARTS Base.Breakdown 34 35 34-4 34-2 34-1 34-3 34-5 34-6 34-7 -46-...
  • Page 49 Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Base.Parts.List REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION X1701W001 STAND SIDE PANEL X1701W031 MOTOR PULLEY X1701W002 RUBBER FOOT M8-1.25 X 15 X1701W032 TOGGLE SWITCH E-TEN 1321 X1701W003 HEX NUT M8-1.25 X1701W033 LOCK WASHER 8MM...

  • Page 50: Work Table Breakdown

    Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Work.Table.Breakdown 128A 128-6 128-3 128-4 128-5 128-7 128-2 128-8 128-1 128-9 128-10 128-11 128-12 128-13 128-14 128-15 128-16 165 166 -48-...
  • Page 51 Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16) Work.Table.Parts.List PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION X1701W101 WORK TABLE 128-14 X1701W128-14 LOCK WASHER 4MM X1701W102 STARTING PIN 8 x 75 128-15 X1701W128-15 FLAT HD SCR M6-1 X 45 X1701W103 CLAMP STUD M8-1.25 X 85...

  • Page 52: Labels & Cosmetics

    (800) 840-8420. FOR SHOP FOX MACHINES ONLY! DO NOT REPRODUCE OR CHANGE THIS ARTWORK WITHOUT Spindle Travel: 7/8" 4. Disconnect power before changing cutters or adjusting/servicing shaper.
  • Page 53 Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16)
  • Page 54 Fold along dotted lIne place stamp Here Woodstock international inc. p.o. box 2309 bellingham, Wa 98227-2309 Fold along dotted lIne tape along edges--please do not staple...

  • Page 55: Warranty

    Woodstock International, Inc. will repair, replace, or arrange for a dealer refund, at its expense and option, the Shop Fox machine or machine part proven to be defective for its designed and intended use, provided that the original owner returns the product prepaid to an authorized warranty or repair facility as designated by our Bellingham, Washington office with proof of their purchase of the product within two years, and provides Woodstock International, Inc.
  • Page 56 High Quality Machines and Tools Woodstock International, Inc. carries thousands of products designed to meet the needs of today's woodworkers and metalworkers. Ask your dealer about these fine products:...

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