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Re: Shaper Spindle Question


Bill White
 

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David,

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I did this and found that my table was not flat.? I also attached a good straight-edge to the spindle and rotated it around and saw the same thing.? I really don¡¯t want to get into the table as I have had the saw for 6 years and it has been like that the entire time so I expect no metal memory (if that¡¯s the right term) for it to self-flatten itself.? If not, I don¡¯t have, nor am I willing to buy, the tools necessary to do this.? As I will be using the tenoning plate, I would just prefer to reference the spindle to the plate for 90 degrees.? Am I going down the wrong rabbit hole?

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Bill

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of david@... via groups.io
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 1:00 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [FOG] Shaper Spindle Question

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The attached is right out of the Survival Guide. ?

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Attach a dial indicator with mag base to the side of the bare spindle, indicate down to the cast iron top, then rotate the spindle by hand. ?The spindle is properly aligned 90-degrees in all directions when the indicator shows NO VARIATION as the spindle is rotated. ?Most MagBase indicator stands have a ¡°V¡± section on the bottom specifically to attach to a cylindrical surface.

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David Best

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On Sep 26, 2022, at 11:03 AM, Bill White <william2652@...> wrote:

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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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Bill White
SoCal

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

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