Quote Originally Posted by Rod Sheridan View Post
A shaper is probably the most versatile machine in the shop, along with the band saw.

I have a tilting spindle, sliding table shaper, it gets a lot of use in a hobby shop.

For tooling you'll need a carbide rebate head, an adjustable slotting cutter and a Euroblock 40 mm head that takes HSS knives. You should purchase MAN rated tooling which has a reduced risk of kickback incidents.

The cost of HSS knives and limiters for the 40mm head is about the same cost as a good router bit, and will produce superior results in solid wood.

A stock feeder should also be considered a necessity for safety and work quality...........Regards, Rod.
Rod, I would really like to hear your recommendations on the tooling you just described. Currently looking at Whitehill combi head for my PM shaper....but I need some more tooling advice. Not trying to hijack the thread, I am sure it will be helpful to the OP too.
Thanks!