Basic Shaping Operations; Use Of Cutter Spacers - Craftsman 113.239420 Owner's Manual

BASIC SHAPING
NOTE: This shaper is designed for use with maximum 2-
1/2 inch diameter cutters having a 1/2 inch diameter bore.
1. For those operators who prefer to use a motor that
rotates clockwise (facing pulley end} which would drive
the spindle in a clockwise direction the motor select
switch should be in the up position. With this
combination, the work would be fed into the cutter from
the left-hand side of the table. In most cases, the cutter
would have to be turned over.
2. For those operators which may require
counterclockwise rotation of the spindle, the motor
select switch should be in the down position and with
this combination the work should be fed into the cutter
from the right side of the shaper.
3. Always remember, when mounting the cutter, the
cutting edge of the cutter must lead into the direction of
rotation and the work piece must be fed against the
direction of the cutter.
OPERATIONS
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USE OF CUTTER SPACERS
T.he spacers can be positioned below and above the
cutter,
Notice when the spacer is positioned below the cutter
how the spacer provides a bearing surface for the uncut
edge of the board, in addition to its use as a spacer in
vertical positioning of the cutter.
_ SPACER
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DIRECTION OF
ROTATI O N
"1 SPACER TABLE INSERT
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WASHER
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DIRECTION
OF FEED
This same cutter can be inverted and mounted to
produce a shape with the board fed through in the
opposite direction IF DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF
THE SPINDLE IS REVERSED,
Notice how the spacer again provides a bearing surface
for the uncut edge of the board.
Cut the workpiece to size, so the shaping cut will be as
light aspossible to produce the desired pattern.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to use the Shaper for sizing
a workpiece (except when using the jointer cutter and
adjustable fence).
Feed workpiece against rotation of cutter,
NOTE: it is a very good practice to make a trial cut on
a piece of scrap wood as a double check on the set-up
before using the actual workpiece.
WARNING: Serious injury may result if workpiece is
not always fed into the cutter against the direction of
rotation of the c_ sure,
Experience wile s d for
producing the srr
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