I am considering the purchase of a 4HP Felder shaper, and I need to choose a spindle size. Is there a standard here in the U.S.? My thought was to go with the largest size available – 1 1/4 inches in dia. I don’t know much about the type of cutters that are available, so I am unsure what limitations that this dia.. might pose. Any help would be appreciated!
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What model Felder machine are you looking at and what type of work do you expect to be doing?
John White
John,
I am looking at a combination machine, CF741. I will certainly be doing the same things I do right now on my router table. In addition, I hope to be making some tenons, moldings, and panel raising - all for hardwoods.
Dan
The CF741 has interchangeable spindles, so you won't be restricted to just one size.
I would suggest that you start out with a 3/4" spindle which has a lot of tooling suitable for cabinetmaking available at reasonable prices. Even a 3/4 " inch spindle is a big step up from a table mounted router.
Later, if you want to do larger work, like wide moldings and architectural work, you might find you need the 1 1/4" size also.
John White
Edited 6/6/2007 5:37 pm ET by JohnWW
Thanks - that's very helpful.
Dan
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