I was asked to make a video of my 1940s metal shaper. I thought you folks might enjoy it too.
N ndnchf Well-known member Joined Jan 9, 2012 Messages 1,556 Location Fredericksburg, Virginia Mar 25, 2021 #1 I was asked to make a video of my 1940s metal shaper. I thought you folks might enjoy it too.
T theoldwizard1 Well-known member Joined Feb 22, 2011 Messages 43,250 Location SE MI Mar 25, 2021 #2 Adam Booth got one and he is all excited about it. Other than making a very nice finish pass, I don't see the need for one of them once you have a good mill.
Adam Booth got one and he is all excited about it. Other than making a very nice finish pass, I don't see the need for one of them once you have a good mill.
D disston Well-known member Joined Oct 1, 2012 Messages 943 Location Silver Spring, Md Mar 25, 2021 #3 Nice video. Like the Zen.
OP N ndnchf Well-known member Joined Jan 9, 2012 Messages 1,556 Location Fredericksburg, Virginia Mar 25, 2021 #4 I have to admit, I don't use it much. The lathe and mill handle most of of needs. But it is fun to watch
I have to admit, I don't use it much. The lathe and mill handle most of of needs. But it is fun to watch
J JackDiddly Well-known member Joined Oct 6, 2014 Messages 185 Location SE WI Mar 26, 2021 #5 oldwizard, that kind of talk is blasphemous here!
P Provincial Well-known member Joined Sep 21, 2011 Messages 6,874 Location Near Salem, OR Mar 26, 2021 #6 The old machine ship adage: "You can make anything with a shaper, except money."