After all this time I say UNCLE. I need a 3HP shaper for an upcoming project (80+ hard maple cabinet and pantry doors) that will require repeatable, accurate and solid results way to join rails and stiles on all these doors. I will certainly find other uses for the shaper though I have resisted making the commitment to owning one. I have no solid idea yet as to where I will stand this new machine in my very small shop. Might be a use and sell deal if I can't find a spot to store in between rollouts to use.
I'm expecting to spend $1,500.00 +. I have looked on CL in ME and MA for a used shaper but can only find 3HP JET (at nearly new cost) or smaller shapers. I'd rather buy new in any case, for the warranty, especially if there is a consideration that after this job I would sell it.
• Recommendations for the best I can buy in that price range.
• Grizzly, Delta, Jet, Laguna - any others? Are they basically all alike with minor refinements or differences?
or the WoodTek 2HP from Woodworker's Supply?
• Don't have room for a 5HP - barely can make room for the 3HP - will definitely be on a mobile base.
• Don't really have any desire to spend that kind of money on a router lift set up.
• 240V expected
• I already have some heads and insert knives from the old days
Please and thank you for any feedback. I appreciate your time.
Any one have one for sale Me, NH, MA ???
Cheers, Sam