Shaper

[Christopher Hedges]

You guys are all offering great input and I really appreciate it. Seems like used might be the way to go so two questions: What am I looking for in a used shaper to determine if it is still good? and other than craigslist, what are some good sources for used machinery?

[lowell holmes]

My more than 40 year old Delta shaper and the fixed cutters that go with it are going strong.
I believe in the kiss method. Keep it simple.

[John Lankers]

What you also want to look for, new or used, is a good solid fence with micro adjust, good dust collection and the ability to add your own zero clearance fence plate.

[Christopher Hedges]

Again, thank you all for the advice. In the end, I got a 5HP Jet 35X5-1 with a Steff 2048 power feeder. Cutters remain to be determined but leaning towards Moore cutter head with interchangeable knives.

[Andy Giddings]

Again, thank you all for the advice. In the end, I got a 5HP Jet 35X5-1 with a Steff 2048 power feeder. Cutters remain to be determined but leaning towards Moore cutter head with interchangeable knives.

Looks like a good set up, congrats

[Cary Falk]

Congrats!! The rules state " no pictures, didn't happen". I would love to hear you impressions on it when you get it set up.

[Christopher Hedges]

Ha! Gotta wait for it to arrive. Then pictures...