Minimax T40 Shaper

[J.R. Rutter]

Peter, there is a fellow with a couple of T130 shaper hoods for sale on the Woodweb. He is located in CA. I'm not sure if they would fit, but they look like nice hoods for $300. I have used several 180mm dia cutters on my Hammer shaper (similar specs), and they work fine. I now have a couple of 250mm dia cutters that I will be using above the table. One fellow I know even mounted about a 25lb door cutter onto his.

Panhans makes a sliding tenon attachment that bolts to the table. There was a used Martin version on the woodweb many many months ago, but with that name you could probably buy a new knock off cheaper.

Brad

These would be an upgrade from the MiniMax fence. They are heavy duty cast aluminum, but only the infeed (right side) is adjustable, at least if it is like the one I used to have. For that price, I would be more likely to keep looking for a 2-sided adjustable style that is easier to keep aligned to the miter slot. I have enjoyed using the aluminum style fence plates with filler bars - safe and precise.

[Peter Quinn]

Thanks for the tip Brad. I checked them out but as J.R. noted those seem to adjust from only one side, in this case in feed rather than out feed. I prefer a fence that adjusts from both sides. I have a spare Delta X5 fence, and while it seems strange to put it on a MM, it is a pretty good fence and should be a simple matter to tap the table for its hold down bolts. Can't quite swing an Aigner fence presently. I did get the shaper into the shop today, probably won't wire it up for a month or so in any event. This was more of a buy it while its cheap purchase than something I needed immediately.

[Larry Edgerton]

I have the one side adjustment fence and for what it is worth I have been planning on converting it to two sided adjustment. I looked at it a while ago and it would not be difficult, but like many things, I have not found the time.......

[Mike Kees]

Just a FYI for anyone with Minimax shapers and the fence with adjustments on the right side only. I have a Minimax T 50 shaper with this fence. While the adjustment is only on the right side of the fence physically it does adjust both sides of the fence. To do this you loosen one side of fence at a time and adjust. Then tighten that side down,loosen other side and adjust it.