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Sale ends 6/3/24 (PST)
W1702 Shop Fox 3 HP Shaper
Whether edge-profiling or making door stiles, rails, and panels, this is the right machine for the job.
The full-capacity W1702 3 HP Shaper will handle the smallest profile cutters, all the way up to the largest panel cutters with its three included spindle sizes, 3" spindle travel, and 5-1/2" maximum cutter diameter capacity.
The 3 HP motor rotates the spindles at reversible speeds of 7000 and 10,000 RPM, providing the greatest flexibility for accommodating cutters of all sizes.
The cast-iron table is precision-ground and measures 28-1/4" x 30-1/2".
The two-piece cast-iron fence is independently adjustable for different cutting thicknesses and special shaping applications. It is also removable for easy replacement with a zero-clearance or other custom-made fence.
For additional length, the D4927 4" Long Spindle will allow you to use up to 3" tall cutters on the W1702.
The W1702 comes with a 2-year warranty which covers parts and assures the unit is free from factory defects. (Consumables are not covered by the warranty.)
The W1702 manual was written by our U.S. based Tech Doc Department and is packed with useful information. The complete and easy-to-read manual makes it easier to assemble and maintain your shaper.
Our Customer Service and Tech Support Teams are U.S.-based. Parts for the shaper may be available online and shipped from the Woodstock parts warehouse in Springfield, MO.
Made in an ISO 9001 factory
CSA certified
SPECIFICATIONS:
Motor: 3 HP, 240V, single-phase, 12A
Maximum cutter height: 2"
Maximum cutter diameter: 5-1/2"
Spindles: 1/2", 3/4", 1"
Spindle lengths: 2-3/4", 3", 3-1/2"
Spindle capacity under nut: 2", 2-1/4", 2-1/2"
Spindle travel: 3"
Spindle speeds: 7000, 10,000 RPM
Spindle openings: 1-3/8", 2-3/4", 4", 5-1/2"
Table size: 28-1/4" W x 30-1/2" D
Floor-to-table height: 34"
Footprint: 20" x 21"
Overall dimensions: 30-1/2" W x 28-1/4" D x 39-1/2" H
Approximate shipping weight: 353 lbs.
FEATURES:
2-year warranty!!
Large handwheel elevates the spindle for precise control
Spindle lock knob ensures consistent results
T-slot miter gauge
Magnetic switch with thermal overload protection
Heavy cast-iron, independently adjustable, split fence allows full-edge profiling
Built-in 3" dust port
Large precision-ground cast-iron table
Shielded and lubricated ball bearings
Interchangeable spindle are easy to change
Removable table inserts provide work support close to the cutter
Included starting pins for freehand shaping
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On the other hand it's a beast at over 300lb and requires a 240V circuit.
Oh you meant….
I've spent $500 on other crazy items that I haven't used yet, but I'm just not quite up to this level of slickdealism yet. The level where I could justify to myself an $1000 expenditure of such a large ,obscure, shop real estate taker upper, that I'll hardly ever use.
Believe me, I'd love this, but my woodworking skills and woodworking space just can't handle it.
Thumbs up for posting a woodworking deal though.
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On the other hand it's a beast at over 300lb and requires a 240V circuit.
I've spent $500 on other crazy items that I haven't used yet, but I'm just not quite up to this level of slickdealism yet. The level where I could justify to myself an $1000 expenditure of such a large ,obscure, shop real estate taker upper, that I'll hardly ever use.
Believe me, I'd love this, but my woodworking skills and woodworking space just can't handle it.
Thumbs up for posting a woodworking deal though.
Shapers are awesome but very expensive usually. At this price, it is a steal. If I didn't have a fully set up router table, I would buy this. Router table lifts kits, fence kit, table, and 3+ hp router will probably run you around this price, if not more. You'll need a nonstationary router anyway. But you will be buying shaper bits and router bits, which will be very expensive over time.
As with most things I buy on SD, I am sure it is really good at being unused and collecting dust.
Oh you meant….
Oh you meant….
Ha, you mean like the router lift I got on SD that I haven't installed in my table saw wing yet? Not sure I have the shop space for this but it would be a huge time saver to have vs. customizing a box & wing, assuming it's better than what I can make. Plus, another $65 and you can get an adapter to use router bits.
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Many years ago I worked in a cabinet shop as the "door and drawer" man, and used shapers this size to shape the stiles and rails for raised panel doors, and an even bigger 5hp shaper to raise panels. Usually red oak and birch for most jobs. Also set up for other runs of moldings.
There is no comparison to a "3hp+ router" when doing this kind of work.
Oddly enough, carbide-tipped shaper cutters were way more expensive than they are now (thanks China/Taiwan). Check Amazon to see current prices.
The big kicker now is lumber prices—absolutely nuts, especially over the last 4 years!
Since the max RPM is 10k, vs the 24k we'd want for smaller bits- would that be problematic if getting this in lieu of a router table?
Note the router I picked up is Bosch 2.25hp, though I haven't used it yet.
For the hobbyist woodworker, the extra costs of shaper bits over router bits will make this unusable.
Not even all pro wood shops need a shaper table.
Theyre not really even extra big routers… it's a different tool for different purposes with some overlap of functionality.