Shapers who else has one?

[f350ca]

One more for the collection, a 7 inch Logan. Doesn't get used a lot but sure nice for internal keyways and dovetails.

[lazylathe]

Here's one for you Dave!!


http://mpumalanga.gumtree.co.za/c-Busine...Z378517988

There are a few more too but they are huge!
Here's a nice Elliott one!

http://durban.gumtree.co.za/c-Cars-Vehic...Z378007915


Andrew

[DaveH]

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

[DaveH]

Greg,

Nice looking shaper Like you say can be very handy machines to have

DaveH

[marduk]

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

[EdK]

Thierry,

Very nice shaper. Some day I will own a shaper.

Ed

[Mayhem]

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.

[DaveH]

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/showthrea...33#pid5033

[Sunset Machine]

It's not running quite yet, but this is a 16" Lutter & Gies.

[Rickabilly]

(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!!
Andrew

Just curious Andrew, did you mean "slotter" head? If so I'd love a peek at that.
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