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Machine Specifications
Machine Class: Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type: Shaper, Wood
Machine Size: 1/3 hp 1750 rpm split phase motor
Submitted By: David Heath
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: Circular top spindle shaper
Date of Manufacturer: ?
Serial Number: ?
Last Updated 7/6/2015 2:14:36 AM

Comments:
Acquired from a retired NIST scientist in 1992 in Boulder Colo


[2015-07-06 admin note: this was identified in an owwm.org discussion as a modified Albaugh-Dover cream separator! Thanks to Kent Baker for making this connection.
http://www.owwm.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=127435 ]

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Comments: I have several omni directional cutters for this shaper
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Comments: The bar can be moved one way or another to change spindle rotation
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Comments: The drive shaft moves left or right engaging the spindle shaft . Right = clockwise rotation / left = counterclockwise rotation . Note hand packed grease fittings with caps to force gease into bearing
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Comments: 1/3 hp split phase motor probably not original
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