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Re: Shaper Spindle Question


Bill White
 

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Thanks, I liked the ¡°expensive tools¡± method. Laughed my ass off as you hit the nail on the head, that¡¯s me allright!

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Bill

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Brett Wissel
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 11:54 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [FOG] Shaper Spindle Question

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Method 1 - practical geometry method:

1. get an s4s board.

2. face cut board along one side with?a square edged cutter like a rebate with shaper indicated at square.

3A. Crosscut board, flip one of the pieces upside down and see if the edges match, make a ^ or make a V.?

3B. Alternatively, you could also not cut the board in half, but flip it upside down directly against the cutter

4. Measure the clearance and adjust it out with the "0" stop over successive passes.

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Method 2 - QUICK SHOP METHOD:

1. Skipping steps from Method 1,? take the S4S to the cutter same as #4 above, and adjust angle until it kisses the square edge squarely, then reset your zero marks on the dial or the dro and now you are in business regardless of whatever is causing the system to be out of alignment. Live to make a dollar another day.

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Method 3 - Expensive tools method:

1. Calibrate dial indicators and make or use special mounts to measure cutter offset against reference plane.

2. Adjust.

3. Be proud of yourself you just got it within 0.0001"

4. Make a test cut and realize you forgot to consider a particular variable.

5. Buy or build more expensive tools for a niche purpose.

6. Repeat 1-5 until the initial issue is resolved. Repeat step 5 until your mood is resolved.?

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On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 1:03 PM Bill White <william2652@...> wrote:

Hi All,?

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Long time no talk to!

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I have always been unhappy with my shaper results from my KF700S because I believe the spindle is not perpendicular to the sliding table at exactly 90 degrees.? I would like to remedy this and start using the shaper for more than edge work.? Cab someone point me to an article or video on how to insure the spindle is at 90 degrees to the sliding table?? I will be purchasing the tenoning plate to help my endeavors with joining using the shaper.

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As always, your help is truly appreciated.

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Warmly,

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Bill

SoCal

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Equipment: Felder KF700S, Hammer A41, assorted Festool, Clearvue Cyclone Dust Collection, Router table, Drum Sander, Drill Press, Bandsaw, and various handtools.


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Bill White
SoCal

Felder KF700S - Hammer A3 -41, Festools, & Way too much stuff I don't use


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Brett Wissel
Saint Louis Restoration
1831 S Kingshighway Blvd (at Shaw Blvd)
St Louis, MO 63110

314.772.2167
brett@...


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Bill White
SoCal

Felder KF700S - Hammer A3 -41, Festools, & Way too much stuff I don't use

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