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RE: Shapers who else has one? - f350ca - 06-02-2012
One more for the collection, a 7 inch Logan. Doesn't get used a lot but sure nice for internal keyways and dovetails.
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RE: Shapers who else has one? - lazylathe - 06-03-2012
Here's one for you Dave!!
http://mpumalanga.gumtree.co.za/c-Business-to-Business-industrial-machinery-NEW-5-Metal-Shaper-W0QQAdIdZ378517988
There are a few more too but they are huge!
Here's a nice Elliott one!
http://durban.gumtree.co.za/c-Cars-Vehicles-heavy-trucks-plant-machinery-plant-machinery-Urgent-Sale-W0QQAdIdZ378007915
Andrew
RE: Shapers who else has one? - DaveH - 06-03-2012
Andrew,
That Elliot one looks very nice, good shapers Elliot's if not a little expensive.
I did look about 3 -4 years ago but most were just too expensive, and the ones I could afford were usually in a bit of a mess - with too much missing.
DaveH
RE: Shapers who else has one? - DaveH - 06-03-2012
Greg,
Nice looking shaper
Like you say can be very handy machines to have 
DaveH
RE: Shapers who else has one? - marduk - 06-06-2012
hello I introduce my shaper , Klopp 550mm model, automatic feed of all axes, two-speed electric motor, automatic stop after work, 1.5 tons, very robust for heavy machining, this machine is my Favorite, j 'have a second who is currently rebuilding their beauter, cordially thierry
RE: Shapers who else has one? - EdK - 06-06-2012
Thierry,
Very nice shaper. Some day I will own a shaper.
Ed
RE: Shapers who else has one? - Mayhem - 06-07-2012
Nice shaper Thierry - would love to see it in action. I too would like one but they are as rare as rocking horse poop around here.
RE: Shapers who else has one? - DaveH - 06-07-2012
Thierry,
A very nice and solid looking shaper, you have some nice machines
DaveH
PS You can see Thierry's shaper in action here http://www.metalworkingfun.com/showthread.php?tid=472&pid=5033#pid5033
RE: Shapers who else has one? - Sunset Machine - 06-23-2012
It's not running quite yet, but this is a 16" Lutter & Gies.
RE: Shapers who else has one? - Rickabilly - 06-23-2012
(04-30-2012, 05:30 AM)stevec Wrote:(04-29-2012, 01:57 PM)lazylathe Wrote: My latest purchase is this Rhodes Shaper with a slitter head!!Just curious Andrew, did you mean "slotter" head? If so I'd love a peek at that.
Andrew
I would mount the vise 90° to the way you have yours, but then, I broke my shaper so maybe I shouldn't comment.
By the way Andrew and Steve, The vise is actually around the right way, the way it is you'll tend to hold any long thin work (keys or similar) with the long axis in line with the cutting stroke which will mean less strokes to cover the surface, and less times the cut is interupted given the same amount of material removed, Also if something goes horribly wrong the workpiece just slides out rather than anything getting broken.
But I would recommend a better vise, to get the most out of your machine
Best Regards
Rick