12-01-2023, 12:40 PM
Quote:EdKWelcome to the forum Ron!
I can't answer your question since I've never used a shaper but I'm sure some other member will be able to help you.
Ed
Thank you Edk. I have the shaper just because I wanted one, and it's a Logan to, uh, match my Logan 10" lathe.
"If" my mill was running, I'm hoping it's just a matter of taking off the very heavy cast iron frame and fixing the centrifugal clutch, I probably wouldn't have bothered with it right now.
That said, now I picked up one important lesson here, and from another forum picked up a VERY important lesson that on a shaper, check the horizontal screw friction before assuming the problem is the nut or screw. Mentioning that just in case anyone else stumbles across this and can use the "Ah ha."
Now to see if I can clean up the finish. After I grind a new tool. I've heard a couple of terms for the jobs that have to get done to be able to do the actual task. "Tangential tasks" is one.
Ron