HEADTOOL

The tool post slide can be swivelled from vertical to 50 degrees right or left for angle cutting (as in V-blocks or dovetails) by loosening the two hexagonal head bolts. Tighten securely after setting the swivel to the desired angle.

While the tool head can be revolved in a complete circle, it is seldom actually used for angle cuts greater then 45 degrees. Therefore, it is graduated for only 50 degrees each side of vertical.

TOOL POST CLAPPER

When cutting surfaces parallel to the tool slide ways the clapper swivel must be adjusted so that the tool will lift away from the surface while the ram is making is making the return stroke. The clapper seat must be clean and the clapper must swing freely back into its seat, yet there must not be excessive play in the parts. Too much play results in wavy and unevenly finished surfaces.

TABLE ASSEMBLY

This unit consists of the table cross slide, vertical slide, and front support, and all other associated parts.

Vertical movement is obtained by loosening eight hexagonal head bolts on the vertical slides one quarter turn each. Before making this adjustment, wipe off all metal dust and chips from the column ways. Loosen the hexagon head support clamp bolt on the front of the table. Turn the square shaft at the bottom of the vertical slide, thus moving the table to the desired position. Re-tighten the eight bearing plate bolts and the table support clamp. No cutting should be done with the table loose on the vertical slides.

If the shaper is mounted on a stand too far from the edge to permit use of the crank, a universal joint and extension should be used. These items may be obtained from the suppliers of the machine at an extra charge.

CROSS SLIDE

The bearing surfaces of the cross feed slides probably receive the hardest use. Chips and metal dust work into the slides and cause wear. Therefore, no play should be allowed between the moving parts on the ways, although the table must slide without binding.

CROSS FEED

The power cross feed is engaged or disengaged by means of the small lever on the side of the ratchet case. There are two letters, "R" and "L" stamped on this case. When the lever is engaged on the "R" the table moves to the right, when viewed from the front, to the left when engaged on "L". Neutral position is midway between "R" and "L". Five feeds are obtainable, .005", .010", .015", .020", and .025" per stroke (approx).

To increase the feed, loosen the square head screw on the Tee-slotted feed crank gear and slide the nut toward the periphery of the gear, then re-tighten.

To decrease the feed, slide the nut towards the centre of the feed crank gear. It is important that the nut be secured on the proper half of the feed crank gear to advance the work during the idle stroke as outlined below.

FEED TIMING

The proper time to advance the tool for the next cut is during the idle stroke, whether feeding by hand or power. In power feeding, this timing changes with the reversal of the ratchet lever, and the position of the nut in the slotted feed crank gear must correspond with that of the ratchet lever as previously mentioned. It is advisable to start each succeeding cut from the same side of the work instead of reversing the feed.

TABLE

Three Tee slots are machined in the top of the table for holding the work or the vice. The two open slots at each side are for holding the work piece or fixture with 3/8£ machine bolts, as are the four tapped holes in the R.H. side.

After the shaper has been in service for some time the table top will undoubtedly become nicked, either from tool cuts, or from the work. It is good practice to take a light truing cut on the table surface when needed.

VICE

This is a most important piece of equipment and must withstand great strain. It is constructed of a minimum number of parts to ensure rigidity.

The swivel base is graduated 0 degrees to 90 degrees right and left, and has two witness marks on the base flange.This makes a reading possible in any position. Alignment with the table is maintained by a key in the base.