Jet 1 1/2 hp Shaper

[justin waldron]

What an awesome little machine!  The machine comes with a 1/4 and 1/2 inch collet for router bits and a 1/2 and 3/4 inch spindle for shaper cutters.  Changing of the bits are extremely easy from a lock on the underside of the table, belt tensioning is a dream.  This is a little workhorse!

[Robert Brennan]

Thanks Justin

No its exactly the process I am using as well so confirms that the work practices are aligned even if the countries are not.

I usually always ask, I guess its because mine does no have that feature.

I don't miss it, due to the fact it sounds like an accident waiting to happen, especially without a power feeder  

[justin waldron]

Hey Robert,

 

I haven't had the need to set it up in reverse to be honest.  The only lumber that I have used that would really benefit would be Hickory with the way it pulls the grain.  In Cherry, Oak, Maple etc. it does fine as long as you're aware of the grain direction.  I have always heard that when running in reverse it's best to use a power feeder for obvious safety reasons.  I just finished making 50+ doors for 2 kitchens out of cherry and with the rails and stiles, I didn't have many issues at all.  I always mark each piece with an arrow that I point towards the fence so I have my grain direction set prior to running any stock and haven't had many issues at all.  I always make a couple extra pieces just in case of blowout etc.  Rails and Stiles are always the worst in my opinion because you are shaping a profile as well as the groove, the groove is the part where chip-out is more prone because the bits don't shear cut on them.  Panels I have had no issues at all and with anything else, just take light passes and go on with it.  I hope this helps and sorry if I got off the beaten path.

[Robert Brennan]

Justin,

I have the same machine only its branded Carb Tech and without a reverse.

Have you ever set it up for reverse? I always wondered about the safety and other related aspects of this feature.

Regards

Robert Brennan