Running a shaper - the compound

[NevadaBlue]

Shaper... easy to sharpen cutters, runs unattended. Is fun to watch.

I'm confused on the issue with the digging in. The crank shouldn't move unless you move it. (scratches head) no matter how hard it 'claps'. (my little shaper makes more of a 'cluck', not loud)

So, have you checked out the pivot? Something is wrong with the head I think. It shouldn't move unless you move it and if it does, that must be in the screw in the down feed.