Powermatic TS29 User manual

Instruction Manual & Parts List
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SPINDLE SHAPER
Model TS29

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Thismanualhasbeen prepared fortheownerand operatorsofaPowermatic ModelTS29Spindle
Shaper. Its purpose, aside from machine operation, is to promote safety through the use of
acceptedcorrectoperatingandmaintenanceprocedures. Completelyreadthesafetyand main-
tenance instructions before operating or servicing the machine. To obtain maximum life and
efficiency from your shaper and to aid in using the machine safely, read this manual thoroughly
and follow all instructions carefully.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SafetyRules ...................................................................................................................................... 4-6
SafetyDecals ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 8
StandardAccessories ........................................................................................................................... 9
Unpacking............................................................................................................................................. 9
Installation &Assembly......................................................................................................................... 9
Electrical Connections .................................................................................................................. 10
InterchangeableSpindleInstallation .............................................................................................. 11
InstallingCutters........................................................................................................................... 12
FenceAssembly........................................................................................................................... 13
GuardAssembly ........................................................................................................................... 13
DustChute ................................................................................................................................... 13
MitreGauge &Clamp ................................................................................................................... 13
MitreFence .................................................................................................................................. 14
Adjustments
ControlPanel Instructions............................................................................................................. 14
SpeedChange .............................................................................................................................. 15
Spindle Lock ................................................................................................................................. 15
Spindle VerticalTravel ................................................................................................................... 16
SpindleTilting ............................................................................................................................... 16
FenceAdjustment......................................................................................................................... 16
SlidingTableAdjustment............................................................................................................... 17
Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 18
Positionof Collars......................................................................................................................... 18
Copying(Machining withaJig)...................................................................................................... 19
FeedingStock .............................................................................................................................. 19
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Trouble-Shooting ............................................................................................................................ 21-22
Parts Lists & Exploded Views:
FenceAssembly...................................................................................................................... 23-25
SpindleAssembly .................................................................................................................... 26-27
CabinetAssembly.................................................................................................................... 28-29
SlidingTableAssembly ............................................................................................................ 30-31
SpeedIndicator ........................................................................................................................ 32-33
ElectricalComponents............................................................................................................. 34-35
QuillAssembly ........................................................................................................................ 36-38
Electrical Schematic ........................................................................................................................... 39

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As with all machines, there is a certain amount of hazard involved with the use of this shaper. Use the
machine with the respect and caution demanded where safety precautions are concerned. When normal
safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator can result.
Read, understand and follow the safety and operating instructions found in this manual. Know the limita-
tions and hazards associated with this machine.
Electrical grounding. Make certain that the machine frame is electrically grounded and that a ground lead is
included in the incoming electrical service. In cases where a cord and plug are used, make certain that the
groundingplug connectsto asuitable ground. Followthe groundingprocedure indicatedinthe NationalElectri-
calCode.
Eye safety. Wear an approved safety shield, goggles, or glasses to protect eyes. (NOTE: Common eye-
glasses are only impact-resistant, they are not safety glasses.)
Personal protection. Beforeoperatingthemachine,removetie,rings,watchandother jewelryand rollup
sleevesabove theelbows. Remove alllooseouter clothingand confinelonghair.Protective typefootwear
should be used. Where the noise exceeds the level of exposure allowed in Section 1910.95 of the OSHA
Regulations,use hearingprotectivedevices. Donotwear gloves.
Guards. Keep the machine guards in place for every operation for which they can be used. If any guards are
removedfor maintenance,DO NOTOPERATE themachineuntil theguards arereinstalled.
Work area. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, saw dust, oil and other liquids
to minimize the danger of tripping or slipping. Be sure the table is free of all scrap, foreign material and tools
before starting to cut. Make certain the work area is well lighted and that a proper exhaust system is used to
minimize dust. Powermatic recommends the use of anti-skid floor strips on the floor area where the operator
normallystands andthat eachmachine’s workarea bemarked off. Provideadequate workspace aroundthe
machine.
Operator position. Maintain a balanced stance and keep your body under control at all times. Do not
overreach. Do not stand in line with the work piece and do not allow anyone else to do so. Never climb on or
nearthe machine.
Housekeeping. Before turning on machine, remove all extra equipment such as keys, wrenches, scrap, and
cleaningrags awayfrom thesaw.
Tool maintenance. Clean and sharp tools give better and safer performance. Dull tools can cause kickback
and excessive chatter. Before making a cut, always check the condition and adjustment of the tools. Never
use a tool that is not balanced and rated for the selected RPM.
Careless acts. Givethe workyou aredoingyour undividedattention. Lookingaround,carrying onaconversa-
tion, and “horseplay” are careless acts that can result in serious injury.
Disconnect machine beforeperforming anyservice ormaintenance orwhenchanging cutters. Amachine
under repair should be RED TAGGED to show it should not be used until the maintenance is complete.
Hand safety. Keep hands clear of the cutter area. Do not reach past the blade to clear parts or scrap with the
sawblade running. Neversawfreehand. Avoid awkwardoperationsand handpositions whereasudden slip
could cause your hand to contact the blade.
Job completion. Iftheoperatorleaves themachine areafor anyreason, heshould turn“off” thepower tothe
machine and wait until the cutter comes to a complete stop before his departure. In addition, if the operation is
complete,he shouldclean thetable andcutter area. Neverclean offthemachinewithpower “on”and neveruse
the hands to clear sawdust and debris; use a brush.
SAFETY RULES
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Short stock. Never shape stock less than 12 inches in length without special fixtures. Where practical, shape
longer stock and cut to size.
12 inch rule. When shaping, never allow your hands to
come closer than 12 inches to the cutters.
Hand safety. Never pass the hands directly over or in
front of the cutters. As one hand approaches the 12
inch radius point, remove it (or the push stick) in an arc
motionand repositionhands 12inches beyondthe
cutters. See Figure 1.
Collars. When shaping with collars, the collar must
havesufficient bearingsurface(see page18). Thework
must also be fairly heavy in proportion to the cut being
made. Do not use short, lightweight stock when
shapingagainst collars.
The opening between the fence plates should be only
just enough to clear the cutter.
Edge shaping. Always use the mitre gauge and clamp
attachment when edge shaping stock less than 6" wide.
Thefence shouldberemoved duringthisoperation.
Feed stock opposite to the direction of the cutter
rotation. Never back stock out of the cutter once the
cut has been started. Instead, pull the stock straight
back away from cutter and begin the cut again. See
Figure2.
Make sure the spindle and the draw bar are tightened
onthe arbor.
Safety lock washer. Never operate the shaper without the safety locking keyed washer located immediately
under the spindle nut. See Figure 3. This prevents the nut from coming loose when the spindle is run in a
counterclockwise direction. Do not substitute any other
type washer in place of the safety lock washer.
Replacement parts. Use only Powermatic or factory
authorizedreplacement partsand accessories;other-
wisethe shaperwarranty andguaranteeisnulland void.
Misuse. Do not use this Powermatic shaper for other
than its intended use. If used for other purposes,
Powermaticdisclaims anyreal orimplied warrantyand
holdsitselfharmless forany injuryor damagewhich
may result from that use.
If you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of
spindleshapers, obtain advicefromyour supervisor,
instructoror otherqualifiedperson.
Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate this machine while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any
medication.
FIGURE3
FIGURE2
FIGURE1

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Health hazards. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some ex-
amples of these chemicals are:
* Leadfromlead-based paint.
* Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
* Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposuretothese chemicals,work ina well-ventilatedarea, andwork with approvedsafety equipment,such
as those dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
CAUTION: (This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor or moderate injury
and/or possible machine damage)
WARNING: (This means that if precautions are not heeded, it could result in serious injury or
possibly even death).
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SAFETY
Familiarize yourself with the location and content of these safety decals on your shaper.
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FIGURE4
WARNING
DONOTENGAGE
SPINDLE LOCK WHILE
MACHINEIS RUNNING
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Motor ......................................................................TEFC 7.5HP, 3Ph, 230/460V, 60Hz
Starter ...................................... 230/460V Magnetic w/ 24V low voltage control circuit
Overall dimensions .............................................................. 51-1/4" L x 44" W x 53" H
Table size.................................................................................... 51-1/4" L x 33-1/2" W
Sliding table size ........................................................................ 51-1/4" L x 11-1/4" W
Sliding table travel .............................................................................................. 49-1/4"
Tilting spindle........................................................... 5 degree back, 45 degree forward
Spindle travel............................................................................................................... 7"
Spindle speed ...................................................................3000-4000-6000-8000-10000
Spindles .....................................interchangeable: 1-1/4" x 6"; 1" x 6"; 3/4" x 3-1/4";
and 1/2" collet chuck with 1/4" bushing
Table inserts (three)...............................................2-1/2" I.D.; 5-1/2" I.D.; Oval slotted
Dust outlet ......................................................................................................... (two) 5"
Net weight ........................................................................................................1183 lbs.
SPECIFICATIONS: Model TS29 Spindle Shaper
NOTE: The above specifications were current at the time this manual was published, but because of our policy
ofcontinuous improvement,Powermatic reservesthe righttochange specificationswithout noticeand without
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UNPACKING
Openshippingcontainer andallseparatecartonscon-
tainingaccessories. Reportanydamageimmediately
to your distributor. Read the instruction manual thor-
oughly for assembly, alignment, maintenance and
safety instructions.
Cratecontents:
1 shaper
1 fence assembly
1 dust chute
1 mitre gauge and clamp assembly
1 aluminumfence
1 boxof standardaccessories (seeabove)
INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY
Tools required
crane with hoist; or forklift
9/16", 7/16" and 1/2" wrenches
1. Removeallwoodcratingfrom aroundtheshaper.
2. Remove the bolts securing the machine to the
skid.
3. The shaper can be lifted by a crane with hoist
(Figure 6), or by a forklift (Figure 7), either of which
shouldbe capableof liftingone ton.Remove theskid
fromunder theshaper.
4. The shaper should be mounted to a solid, level
foundation,preferably aconcretefloor. Withmachine
in position, check table surface left to right and front
to back with a machinist's level. If necessary, place
metal shims under the corners of the machine to en-
sure it is level.
FIGURE5
FIGURE6
StandardAccessories
(Figure5)
A. SpindleNut Wrench
B. SpindleWrenches
C. Open-endWrenches
D. HexWrenches
E. SpindleCollet
F. SpindleNut
G. Lock Nut
H. DrawBar
J. GreaseGun
K. TableInserts
L. Interchangeable
Spindles
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5. Secure the machine to the floor with good qual-
ity lag screws through the holes in the bottom of the
cabinet.
6. Exposedmetal partssuch asthe table tophave
been given a protective coating at the factory. This
shouldbe removedwitha softclothand solvent(such
as mineral spirits). Do not use an abrasive pad.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Electrical connections must
be made by a qualified electrician. The
machine must be properly grounded to
help prevent electrical shock and possible
death.
Before connecting power, make sure the electrical
current of your power source matches the electrical
system on the shaper.
Toconnect power,proceedasfollows:
1. Removetwoscrews(A)andremoveterminalstrip
cover (B). See Figure 8.
2. Removeclearplasticinsulator (C)thatcoversthe
terminals. See Figure 9.
3. Insertpowerline throughopening(D) ofterminal
strip box, shown in Figure 8.
4. Connect the three power lines to terminals L1,
L2 and L3, as shown at (E) Figure 10. Also connect
thegreen groundwire toterminal(F).
5. Reassemble the clear plastic insulator (C) and
theterminal stripcover (B).
CAUTION: Make sure the incoming power
matches the voltage on the motor plate.
6. When wiring is completed, tape all power box
joints to keep out dust.
7. Turn the machine on and make sure the direc-
tion of the shaft rotation is correct. Looking down on
the top of the spindle, the spindle should be turning
counterclockwise as shown in Figure 11. If it is not,
reverseany twoincomingpower leads.
WARNING: After connecting this machine
to the power source, the terminal box is
still electrified even while the power switch
is shut off.
FIGURE8
FIGURE9
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FIGURE10
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FIGURE12
INTERCHANGEABLE SPINDLE
INSTALLATION
One of the features of this machine is that it will ac-
ceptinterchangeable spindleswitha drawbaror with-
out a draw bar. Router bits can also be used on this
shaper.
INTERCHANGEABLESPINDLEWITHDRAWBAR
1. Disconnect the machine from the power source
and remove the table inserts (NOTE: Removing the
tilting insert is not neccessary).
2. Raise the spindle shaft all the way up.
3. Thoroughly clean the taper of the interchange-
able spindle and the internal taper of the shaft with a
soft cloth moistened with kerosene or mineral spirits
(donot usegasoline orlacquer thinner).
4. Thread the short threaded end of the draw bar
(B) into the threaded hole in the bottom of the inter-
changeablespindle (A). SeeFigure 12. Removethe
two lock nuts and the special bevel washer from the
otherend ofthe drawbar (B).
5. Carefullyinsert thedrawbar(B)andspindle(A)
downthrough theshaft asshown inFigure 12. Make
sure the tang (C) on the spindle is engaged with the
notch(D), andthreadspindle nut(E)ontothreads(F).
6. Engage spindle lock [refer to "Spindle Lock" on
page16].
7. Usethesuppliedspannerwrench (G),totighten
the spindle nut (E), shown in Figure 13.
8. Openthecabinet doorandassemble thespecial
bevelwasher (H)to thebottom ofthe drawbar (B)as
shownin Figure14.
9. Assembleandsecurely tightenthetwolocknuts
(I) with a 19mm wrench. See Figure 14.
10. Disengage thespindlelock.
INSTALLING CUTTERS
1. Disconnectmachinefrom powersourceanden-
gage spindle lock.
2. Place cutter (A) and desired spindle collars (B)
on the spindle as shown in Figure 15.
3. Install keyed washer (C) and tighten nut (D) us-
ingthe suppliedwrench.
FIGURE13
FIGURE14
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4. Disengagespindlelock beforeoperating.
NOTE: Wheneverpossible,thecuttershouldbe posi-
tioned on the spindle in such a way that the cut is
beingperformed underthesurface oftheworkpiece.
WARNING: Always place the "keyed"
washer (C) on the spindle before threading
the nut.
FENCE ASSEMBLY
1. Placefencebody (A),shownin Figure16,onthe
table. Mount the two fence locking handles (E) with
washers, and secure fence to table using one of the
two sets of holes on the table.
2. Fastenbar(B) tothe frontofthe fencehalfusing
thelocking lever(C) andwasher, showninFigure17.
Slideanaluminumfence(D)ontothebar.(NOTE:Right
hand and left hand fences are slightly different.) Re-
peatfor otherside.
NOTE: Lockinglevers (C)are springloaded andcan
berepositioned bypulling outthehandle androtating
it on the nut.
3. Mount the cover plate (K) using the two locking
knobs and flat washers, shown in Figure 16.
GUARD ASSEMBLY
The guard assembly can be mounted in various con-
figurations, depending upon the type of work being
done. Figure16 showsone suchconfiguration.
1. Mount the spring guard (F), hold-down (G) and
clear plastic guard (H) to mounting rod (J) located on
topoffencecover(K),usingrodandclamps. Thelatch
on the mounting rod (L) can be pushed down to help
secure the guards in place.
2. The spring guard (F), hold-down (G) and clear
plasticguard(H)can beflippedupoutofthe waywhen
not in use or when making adjustments. Simply pull
up the latch (L) and flip the entire assembly to the
back.
DUST CHUTE
Mount the dust chute to rear edge of table using the
twoM5x 10screws andM5 flatwashers. SeeFigure
18. FIGURE18
FIGURE16
FIGURE17
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FIGURE19
MITRE GAUGE & CLAMP
Mount mitre gauge and clamp to the sliding table as
follows(Figure 19):
1. Insert post (A) of the clamp assembly down
throughhole(B)ofthemitregaugebody(C),andthread
post (A) into hole (D) of sliding table.
2. Insert shaft of locking handle (E) down through
opening (F) of mitre gauge and thread shaft into hole
(G)of slidingtable.
3. The clamp (H), shown in Figure 20, is supplied
with the mitre gauge to securely hold the workpiece
when shaping small pieces across the grain. The
clamp should be mounted as shown, and can be ad-
justed by loosening the screws (J).
MITRE FENCE
1. Slide the mitre fence (A) on to the two square
nuts (B) that are attached to the threaded part of the
lockinglevers (C).See Figure21.
2. To slidemitrefence (A)tothe leftor right,loosen
lockinglevers (C),slide fence(A) tothe desiredposi-
tionandtightenlockinglevers(C). Tochangetheangle
of the fence loosen locking handle (D). A scale (E) is
providedto indicatethe mitreangle ofthefence.
3. Loosenlockingscrew(I)andinsertnut(J)ofstock
stopassemblyinto channelonendof fenceasshown.
SeeFigure 22.
4. Slide workstop (K) to desired position on fence
and tighten locking screw (I), as shown in Figure 23.
FIGURE20
FIGURE23
FIGURE21
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ADJUSTMENTS
Control Panel Instructions
Theelements ofthe controlpanel areas follows:
(SeeFigure 24).
A. power indicator
B. on-off switch
C. forward/reverseswitch
D. start indicator
E. emergency stop
1. Make certain the spindle lock is disengaged as
explained in the section "Spindle Lock" and that the
cabinet door is closed. Be sure there is no conflict
withthe cutterhead,andthatany bystandersareclear
ofmovingparts.
2. Rotatethe forward/reverseswitch(C)tothe de-
siredsetting. Rotatethe startswitch (B)to therightto
start the machine. The start switch is magnetic; as
soon as the machine is started, the switch will return
to the center position as shown.
WARNING: Never attempt to reverse the
rotation of the spindle while the motor/
spindle is running.
3. Tostopthemachine,pushthemushroomshaped
stop button (E) or turn the start/stop switch (B) to the
left.
CAUTION: Do not use the forward/reverse
switch to stop the machine or damage to
the electrical controls will occur.
WARNING: Open the electrical cabinet door
only while the power is disconnected, or it
may result in electrical shock.
SPEED CHANGE
Your machine is supplied with a 5-step motor pulley
anda5-stepspindlepulleythatprovidespindlespeeds
of3000, 4000,6000, 8000and10000 RPM.
A speed chart, shown in Figure 25, is located on the
inside of the front cabinet door for easy reference of
thebeltpositiononthepulleysforthefivespeedsavail-
able.
Checkmachinespeed settingbeforeoperating. Make
sure cutter meets or exceeds speed rating of tool.
Figure 26 shows a chart for finding optimum speed
rangeinrelation tothe cuttersize.Asimilar chartcan
beseen onthefront oftheshaper, withindicatorlights
showingthe currentspeed ofrotation.
FIGURE24
FIGURE25
FIGURE26
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The cutting speed should always exceed 40 m/s to
lessen risk of kickback but should not exceed 70 m/s
to lessen the risk of tool damage.
To change the speed and adjust the proper belt ten-
sion,proceed asfollows:
1. Disconnectmachinefrompowersource.
2. Open front cabinet door and move belt tension
lever (A) to the right to loosen belt tension. See Fig-
ure27.
3. Move the belt (B) to the desired position on the
pulleys,while atthe sametime rotatetheknob (C)on
the speed indicator so that the belt will remain posi-
tioned in the cut-out in the speed bar.
4. When the belt is positioned properly, move the
tensionlever(A) tothe left.
NOTE: During the first use after speed adjustment,
the belt will settle and produce a slight decrease in
tension. To obtain best tension, turn the two nuts (E
& F - Figure 27).
Properbelt tensionis achievedwhenthe beltmidway
betweenthe pulleyscanbe deflectedusingmoderate
fingerpressure.
SPINDLE LOCK
Thespindlelock willassistyouin replacingthespindle
orinstalling andremoving cutters.
NOTE: The spindle lock can be engaged only when
the machine has stopped completely.
Openrearcabinetdoorandrotatelockknob(A),shown
in Figure 28, until the hole on the knob engages the
pin.Turn pulleyuntilthe lockpinengages thespindle.
CAUTION: Make sure the spindle is
unlocked before turning on the machine.
SPINDLE VERTICAL TRAVEL
1. Loosenhandwheellock (A),shownin Figure29,
andturn handwheel(B)counterclockwisetoraise the
spindle; clockwise to lower the spindle.
NOTE: One complete revolution of the handwheel
movesthespindleupordownby.1"(2.5mm),asshown
inthe labelbeside thehandwheel.
2. Re-tightenlock (A).
FIGURE27
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SPINDLE TILTING
The machine should come to a complete stop before
the spindle is tilted, and the insert with the oval slot
shouldbe placedinto thetable. Make surethe cutter
does not touch the table or the fence when in tilted
position.
1. Loosentheknob (C)onthe fronthandwheel(D).
SeeFigure 29.
2. Loosenthetwo lockinghandles(E)onbothsides
ofthe machine.
3. Turnthehandwheel(D)totherequiredtiltingangle
shownon theindicator (F).
4. Tightenthe knob(C)andlockinghandles (E).
FENCE ADJUSTMENT
1. To adjust the aluminum fence halves endwise,
loosenthetwofencelocking levers(C-Figure17),slide
thefence halvesto therequired positionsandtighten
lockinglevers.
CAUTION: The aluminum fence halves
should be adjusted inward so that the
opening at the spindle is just enough to
clear the cutter.
2. Therightfencehalf(infeed) canbemovedinde-
pendently, inorout, dependingonthe typeofshaping
operationthat isbeing performed. SeeFigure30. To
move the right fence half in or out, loosen the locking
knob (A) and turn the adjusting knob (B). Precise
movements are possible by using the dial indicator
beneath the knob. When finished, re-tighten locking
knob(A).
3. The complete fence assembly can be rapidly
positioned on the table by loosening two locking
handles (C) and moving the fence assembly to de-
siredposition byrotating thehandwheel(D). Usethe
dial indicator for more precise measurement. Re-
tightenthe handles(C) whenfinished. FIGURE30
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SLIDING TABLE ADJUSTMENT
There are six adjustable eccentric rollers (A) on the
slidingtable, shownin Figure31. Whereverthetable
is unstable or not traveling in line, adjust the sliding
tableasfollows:
1. Use open end wrench (B) to adjust the rollers.
2. Lock the rollers by using the hex wrench (C).
Tooperatethesliding table (F)pulloutand rotateknob
(D) until it stays in the out position as shown. The
slidingtable canthen bemoved backand forth.
To lock the sliding table, preventing it from moving,
simply rotate knob (D) until the pin on the knob en-
gagesthe holeunderneath thetable.
OPERATION
Using the fence is the safest and most satisfactory
methodofshaping,anditshouldalwaysbeusedwhen
the work permits. Almost all straight work can be
donewith thefence.
1. For normal work, where a portion of the original
edge of the stock is not touched by the cutter, both
theinfeed andoutfeedfences arein astraightline, as
shownin Figure32.
2. Whentheshapingoperationremoves theentire
edgeofthestock,e.g.injointingormakinga fullbead,
theshaped edgewill notbe supportedbytheoutfeed
fencewhenboth fencesareinline, asshowninFigure
33. Inthis case,the stockshould beadvanced tothe
positionshownin Figure33andstopped. Theoutfeed
fence should then be moved forward to contact the
work, as shown in Figure 34. The outfeed fence will
then be in line with the cutting circle, and the opera-
tion can continue.
WARNING: Keep guards in place and in
working order. Always use fence assembly
when the work permits.
FIGURE31
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FIGURE32
FIGURE33
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POSITION OF COLLARS
Whenshaping withcollars, thecollarmust havesuffi-
cient bearing surface, as shown in Figure 35. Also
thework mustbe fairlyheavy relativeto thecutbeing
made. Under no circumstances should a short, light
workpiecebe shapedagainstthe collars,as shownin
Figure36.
The collars may be used in any of the following posi-
tions: above,below, orbetween thecutters.
1. Whenthecollarisusedbelowthecutter,asshown
in Figure 37, the progress of the cut can be seen
throughouttheoperation. However,anyaccidental lift-
ing of the work will gouge the wood and ruin the
workpiece.
2. Whenthecollarisusedabovethecutter,asshown
inFigure 38, thecutcannotbe seen,butthis method
offers an advantage in that the cut is not affected by
slight variations in the thickness of the stock. Also,
accidental lifting of the workpiece will not gouge the
workpiece; simply repeat the operation to correct the
mistake.
3. Using the collar between two cutters has the
advantagesand disadvantagesof thefirsttwo proce-
dures,and isfrequentlyusedwherebothedgesof the
work are to be molded. See Figure 39.
NOTE: It is advisable to place the cutter as low as
possible on the spindle to reduce spindle deflection
and ensure the best possible finish. Also make sure
thatthe contactingsurfaces ofthe cutterare smooth,
sharp,clean andwithout dents.
FIGURE35
FIGURE36
FIGURE37
FIGURE39
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COPYING (MACHINING WITHAJIG)
When using the same procedure on multiple
workpieces,a jigortemplate canbemade tofacilitate
theoperation:
1. Prepare the jig (A) to accomodate your original
workpiece. SeeFigure40.
2. Placethejig(A)againstthetableringguideshoul-
der(B).
3. Fastenthenewworkpiece(C) onthe jig(A) with
theclamp(D) andpush theassembly past thecutter.
FEEDING STOCK
Stock feedersareavailablefromPowermatic. These
units mount to the shaper table, and will help ensure
smooth, consistent feed of material, as well as keep
handssafely awayfrom thecutterhead.
1790800 3-WheelPowerfeeder,1HP,3Ph, 230V
1790810 3-WheelPowerfeeder,1HP,3Ph, 460V
1790811 4-Wheel Powerfeeder,1HP,3Ph,230V
MAINTENANCE
Periodically clean the inside of the machine of shav-
ingsanddust. Thiswillincreasemachine performance
and extend its life.
Cleanthe spindlewith compressedair.
Do not get oil on the pulleys and belts. If they are
dirty, use paper or a soft rag to clean and dry them.
Neverplace thev-belt underexcessive strain,as this
can overload the motor and damage the bearings,
spindle or belt.
The table surface must be kept clean and free of rust
forbest results. Someuserspreferapaste waxcoat-
ing. Another option is talcum powder applied with a
blackboarderaser rubbedin vigorouslyonce aweek;
this will fill casting pores and form a moisture barrier.
This method provides a table top that is slick and al-
lows rust rings to be easily wiped from the surface.
Important also is the fact that talcum powder will not
stain wood or mar finishes as wax pickup does.
Lubrication
Apply a drop of light machine oil occasionally on the
ledge and wall of the table opening to facilitate the
changingof tableinserts.
FIGURE40

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Thebearingsin themotoraresealedforlifeanddonot
requirelubrication.
The spindle bearing should be lubricated every 200
hours of use by using the grease gun (A) supplied.
SeeFigure 41.Twogreasefittings,oneofwhich(B)is
shown, are supplied on the spindle housing for this
purpose. The other grease fitting is directly opposite
fitting(B). Before lubricating,cleangrease fittings(B)
thoroughlyandthenlubricate thespindlebearingswith
twopumps ofa goodquality, non-hardeninggrease.
FIGURE41