Shaper Cutters Or Router Bits; Installing Cutters - Grizzly G0510ZW Owner's Manual

Shaper Cutters or
Router Bits
Shaper Cutters
Pros—Shaper cutters are larger, more durable
and generally last longer than router bits. If you
plan on cutting many linear feet of a certain pro-
file, then shaper cutters are the best choice.
Cons—Shaper cutters are more expensive than
router bits and are generally larger, which makes
them less compatible for small projects.
The Model G0510ZW is ready to use shaper cut-
ters when shipped. If you plan on using shaper
cutters with your shaper, skip to on this page and
read Installing Cutters.
Router Bits
Pros—Router bits are much cheaper than shaper
cutters and come in a wider range of profiles and
sizes. If you plan on making smaller projects that
do not require many linear feet of cutting, then
router bits are the best choice.
Cons—Router bits are not as durable as shaper
cutters, and because of their small size, they lend
themselves better to the faster speeds of a router.
If you plan to use router bits in your shaper, you
must first convert the shaper to a router table.
Refer to the Router Table Conversion instruc-
tions on Page 39 to learn how to do this.
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Installing Cutters

The G0510ZW operates at 8900 RPM and the
provided spindle is designed for
ters. Always check the rated speed for any cutter
before installing it. If the shaper is faster than the
rated speed of the cutter, then the cutter may fly
apart during operation and cause injury. Do not
use cutters rated for speeds lower than the
spindle!
Tools Needed:
Open-End Wrench 26mm .................................. 1
Open-End Wrench 8mm.................................... 1
To install shaper cutter:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Place a spacer or collar (if needed) at base of
spindle to support cut at desired height.
3. Place cutter on spindle and make sure cutter
rotation direction is correct.
4. Place an appropriate spacer or collar (if
needed) above cutter (refer to Page 27 for
more information).
5. Place spindle washer on top of spacers/cut-
ter, and thread on spindle nut (see Page 19).
6. Tighten spindle nut while holding spindle sta-
tionary with an 8mm wrench on spindle flats
for leverage, as shown in Figure 18.
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Figure 18. Tightening spindle lock nut.
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