I have a new Delta 43-431X 3hp shaper that as I was setting up, I noticed that the spindle is not exactly perpendicular to the table. As per the instructions that came with my new Freeborn cutters, I bolted a 12" straight edge centered in the spindle and lowered the spindle until the straight edge contacted the table. The opposite end of the straight edge was .035" off the table. Freeborn recommends shimming the table/spindle assembly to ensure that the spindle is perfectly perpendicular. The problem is that no where in Delta's instructions/literature does it even mention how to correct for this. To make matters worse, the motor/spindle is mounted directly to the table making the shimming of the top very difficult. I am hesitant in loosing the spindle mounting bolts in fear that I will not be able to get the spindle even back to where it is now.
It bothers me that a new shaper is this far out of perpendicular and would like to know if any other Delta shaper owners have run into this and how you corrected it. Thanks.