Greetings All-
I recently picked up a minimax T3 shaper with the sliding table. This is my 1st shaper. There was no manual and the fellow I bought it from was selling for a lady who lost her husband. so my questions were unable to be answered. It is a clean unit.
what I was told:
3 hp
220v / single phase
3/4" spindle
that's it. he didn't even know the sliding table went with it until I asked. I'm having a hard time finding anything out on the internet other than the T3 is a good shaper.
1st, does anyone know of a manual? No link I can find works and I see none 2nd hand.
it has a 3/4" spindle. I've seen them with other size spindles, but heard they cant be switched. can anyone confirm this?
Is there any drawback to using bushings to run 1-1/4" cutters?
there are spacers for the spindle. 1 (and only 1) of them has a set screw. any idea why?
There is an AEG power switch and a red 3 position switch under it.
I assume the red switch is forward and reverse? does anyone use the power button or just use the red switch?
what is the general consensus on the OEM fence quality?
do I need specific insets? the round ones, none came with it.
id like to know the PM / grease points and frequency.
what are the 2 L shaped bars on top of the fence?
is it feasible to have a power feeder on this with the sliding table? I assume Id have to remove it to use the slider. and use the opposite side of the table with the power feeder?
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