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    Mike: Don't overemphasize by comment about...

    Mike:

    Don't overemphasize by comment about the adjustment range.

    The coarse adjustment is very fast. i.e. when setting a bit to a height I just lay a reference bar next to the bit and run the...
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    Chris: on the lift support columns there are...

    Chris:

    on the lift support columns there are a pair of lines representing the maximum and minimum travel range. The instructions call for adjustment of the router to the middle of this range -...
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    I purchased one direct from Woodpeckers. I really...

    I purchased one direct from Woodpeckers. I really don't have a basis for comparison to other lifts as I have always used a Milwaukee 5625 with through the table adjustment. The lift is much more...
  4. Thread: Shaper Input

    by Rich Bay
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    I purchased a Steel City shaper about the first...

    I purchased a Steel City shaper about the first of the year and I am quite happy with it.

    I was real close to buying the Grizzly but - based on the Steel City Fall Special and rebate - the price...
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    I had excellent results with Steel City CS. When...

    I had excellent results with Steel City CS. When I recieved my shaper one of the fence adjustment knobs was slightly dented. After a call to CS I recieved a replacment within a week.
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    I got one of the Steel City Shapers just before...

    I got one of the Steel City Shapers just before the first of the year. I also have a Milwaukee 3 1/2 HP Router in a cast iron top Grizzley table. The fence system I have on the router table is one I...
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    Steel City Shaper Pictures

    This weekend I set up a Steel City Shaper. Very easy assembly!!

    http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228/rbay_photos/SCShaper1.jpg

    The fence is pretty nice.
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    I have had a 1073 for a couple of years....

    I have had a 1073 for a couple of years. Generally I like the saw and - unless it had been abused - I would think the $400 is a good price.

    The tension adjustment is not a quick release but it is...
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    Thanks to all for the advice. Jim - I did see...

    Thanks to all for the advice.

    Jim - I did see the review and pictures of your Incra Fence mod. Real nice idea.

    J.R. - I have looked at the Freeborn site and will probably order some bushings...
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    Using 1 1/4" Shaper Cutters On 1" Spindle

    Is it safe and practical to run a 1 1/4" Shaper Cutter on a 1" or 3/4" Spindle? I am looking at buying one of the 3HP Import Shapers and the largest Spindle these come with is 1".

    To do this do...
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    I've been using the 1073z version of this saw for...

    I've been using the 1073z version of this saw for about a year. I believe it is the same with the exception of the enclosed base.

    I am quite happy with the saw in that it has done a good job on...
  12. I have the benchtop version of this drill press -...

    I have the benchtop version of this drill press - the G7945. In general it is fine.

    Some of the hardware is a bit flimsy but no more than I would expect for a product of this cost.

    This...
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    Cast Iron Finish

    I purchased a 50" Left Tilt Unisaw from Woodcraft around the 1st of December.

    The alignment of everything was good "out of the box". The saw has worked quite well on everything I have tried.
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    I've had one of these tables for about a year. In...

    I've had one of these tables for about a year. In this time I have mounted three different routers in the table. The first time I was very unhappy with the mounting system. After working with it I...
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    Delta Unisaw X5 Advice

    I would appreciate any input on the Delta X5 Unisaw. I have been looking at a Grizzly 1023SL or one of these for a while. The sales on the Delta look attractive.

    My main concern is the various...
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