Jobs a Shaper Does Best

Power and stability mean vibration-free cuts
by Lon Schleining

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Lon Schleining is convinced that a shaper – more than a router table – should find a home in every active woodshop. He uses his shaper for four jobs: running straight molding, raising panels, pattern cutting, and doing radius work. He discusses the anatomy of a shaper and what accessories and tooling increase its capacity. He offers guidelines on safety and checklists, and on using jigs. Schleining explains how to use a shaper for each task mentioned above. Drawings and photos show you the steps.

From Fine Woodworking #112

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