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OPERATOR’S MANUAL 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

SPINDLE SHAPER 

MODEL: SS-2725 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

REPRODUCTION OF THIS MANUAL IN ANY FORM WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL IS 
PROHIBITED. Baileigh Industrial, Inc. does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability for any damage or loss 
caused by an omission or error in this Operator’s Manual, resulting from accident, negligence, or other occurrence. 

© 2021 Baileigh Industrial 

Edition 2    12/2022 

Baileigh Industrial 

P.O. Box 531 

Manitowoc, WI 54221-0531 

Phone: 920.684.4990 

Fax: 920.684.3944 

[email protected] 

Summary of Contents for SS-2725

Page 1: ...trial Inc does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability for any damage or loss caused by an omission or error in this Operator s Manual resulting from accident negligence or other occurrence 2021...

Page 2: ...rd Assembly 18 Handwheel Handle Installation 19 Spindle Collet Installation 20 Attaching Cutters and Collars to Spindles 21 Setting Table Inserts 22 Dust Collection 22 ELECTRICAL 23 Power cord connect...

Page 3: ...uring the Template 37 Horizontal Toggle Clamp 38 Special Cuts 38 Stacked Cutters 38 Sash and Door Shaping 38 Butt Joints 40 Taper Cuts 40 Tenoning 41 MAINTENANCE 42 Cleaning 42 Lubrication 43 Pulley A...

Page 4: ...ce to Seller of any suspected defect in the Goods prior to the expiration of the warranty period The original end user must also obtain a RGA from Seller prior to returning any Goods to Seller for war...

Page 5: ...her remedies provided under this Agreement or at law or equity Attorney s Fees In the event legal action is necessary to recover monies due from Buyer or to enforce any provision of this Agreement Buy...

Page 6: ...Description of the functional parts of the machine Capacity charts Setup and start up instructions Machine operation Scheduled maintenance Parts lists GENERAL NOTES After receiving your equipment remo...

Page 7: ...zardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a h...

Page 8: ...created while using machinery can cause cancer birth defects and long term respiratory damage Be aware of the dust hazards associated with all types of materials DUST PARTICLES AND IGNITION SOURCES DO...

Page 9: ...TING SPINDLE ABRASIONS DO NOT place hands or fingers near or in contact with sanding spindle during operation HIGH VOLTAGE USE CAUTION IN HIGH VOLTAGE AREAS DO NOT assume the power to be off FOLLOW PR...

Page 10: ...making any modifications or alterations to a Baileigh machine Modifications or alterations to a machine may pose a substantial risk of injury to the operator or others and may do substantial damage t...

Page 11: ...t comply with ANSI Z87 1 specification could result in severe injury from breakage of eye protection 13 Do not overreach Maintain proper footing and balance at all times DO NOT reach over or across a...

Page 12: ...ning unattended TURN POWER OFF Don t leave machine until it comes to a complete stop 32 DO NOT Perform Any Operation Freehand Use the fence for straight shaping the miter gauge for end shaping and a s...

Page 13: ...ck opposite to the direction of the cutter rotation Never back stock out of the cutter once the cut has been started Instead pull the stock straight back away from cutter and begin the cut again Figur...

Page 14: ...g to use it on the shaper DO NOT REACH over shaper There is danger of kickback which can pull the hand back into the cutter Use push sticks to assist in pushing the work through JOB COMPLETION The ope...

Page 15: ...x H 48 x 45 x 45 1220 x 1143 x 1143mm Net Weight 320lbs 145kg Shipping Weight 353lbs 160kg TECHNICAL SUPPORT Our technical support department can be reached at 920 684 4990 and asking for the support...

Page 16: ...age painted surfaces Follow manufacturer s label instructions when using any type of cleaning product After cleaning wipe unpainted metal surfaces with a light coating of quality oil or grease for pro...

Page 17: ...er gently to the floor Level the machine so that all the supporting feet are taking the weight of the machine and no rocking is taking place INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Consider the following when looking...

Page 18: ...be a level surface If the unit wobbles or rocks once in place be sure to eliminate by using shims WORKING CLEARANCES Take into consideration the size of the material to be processed Make sure that yo...

Page 19: ...witch B Cabinet C Spindle Height Handwheel D Table Extension E Miter Gauge F Main Table G Workpiece Hold Down H Guard I Guard Lock Knob J Dust Hood Assembly K Fence Micro Adjustment L Guide Fence M Fo...

Page 20: ...outer Adapter 1 2 1 4 2 Horizontal Guard 1 Spindle 1 2 1 Hold Down Plate 4 Spindle 3 4 1 Fence Rail 2 Pin 1 Hood Lock Lever and Washers 2 Draw Bar 1 Fence Lock Lever 2 Handle 1 Tension Bar Retainer Cl...

Page 21: ...main table Then extension needs to be both level and flush at the seam between the two tables 5 Hold the extension in this position and fully tighten the three bolts Dust Hood Fence and Guard Assembl...

Page 22: ...and washers F to hold in position 7 Loosen the vertical guard knobs and install the vertical guard over the knobs and onto the threads to allow the vertical guard to move up and down 8 Tighten the ver...

Page 23: ...indle drive sheave 4 Turn the nut about two turns and tap upward lightly with a wood block to break the spindle loose from the taper 5 Finish removing the nut and lift out the spindle 6 Select the app...

Page 24: ...ll parts on the spindle are locked in position before starting the shaper 1 Disconnect the shaper from the power source 2 Remove the spindle from the machine 3 Remove both spindle nuts A and B Note Th...

Page 25: ...or both of the inner inserts so that least possible gap between the inserts and the spindle exists Do not allow the spindle or the cutter to contact the inserts Dust Collection It is recommended that...

Page 26: ...indicated on the machine All line connections should make good contact Running on low voltage will damage the motor In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resist...

Page 27: ...ed below LENGTH AMP RATING 25ft 50ft 100ft 1 12 16 16 14 13 16 14 12 12 17 20 12 12 10 21 30 10 10 No WIRE GAUGE An undersized cord decreases line voltage causing loss of power and overheating All cor...

Page 28: ...enough toward the back it is possible to move the lock levers to the rear set of mounting holes B 4 Measure from the T slot to the face of the fence to determine if the fence is square to the slot an...

Page 29: ...he position Speed Change The shaper may be operated at 8000 or 10 000 RPM The lower sheaves will produce 8000rpm and the upper sheaves will produce 10 000rpm Note Actual spindle rpm may vary by up to...

Page 30: ...cleared away from the machine 4 Press the START button to turn the machine ON 5 Check to make sure the spindle is rotating in a clockwise direction when the switch is in the FORWARD position Listen to...

Page 31: ...he Fence 1 If performing a cut where a portion of the workpiece is not touched by the cutterhead both sides of the fence will be set at the same depth 2 When performing a cut where the entire edge of...

Page 32: ...up for the collar Each setup has advantages and disadvantages Below the Cutter The advantage of the collar being positioned below the cutter is that the user can see the progress of the cut While this...

Page 33: ...ork piece in the same direction as the grain when possible Some open grain woods such as redwood fir and oak will leave a rough or slightly splintered edge when cut against the grain DANGER Deep cuts...

Page 34: ...cut At the same time check the desired depth of cut with the blade in the 90 degree position as shown in figure Depth Of Cut The depth of cut is the distance from the outside circumference edge of the...

Page 35: ...rotation of the cutter 3 Feed the workpiece slowly and steadily with firm even pressure to make a smooth cut Note The rate of feed depends on depth of cut and experience of operator Edge Shaping Short...

Page 36: ...e infeed or outfeed fence Use a guide similar to the one shown in Figure 15 which tightly clamps the scrap piece to the workpiece and provides the necessary width Straight Line Bevel Edge Shaping To p...

Page 37: ...tablish the depth of cut as shown Whenever possible always use the ring guard Note Since the collar requires at least 1 8 of surface edge to ride against the entire edge cannot be shaped The use of a...

Page 38: ...be shaped as described under CONTOUR EDGE SHAPING however small sized stock requires the use of special shaping jigs similar to those shown in Figure 24 and 25 With the entire fence assembly removed c...

Page 39: ...a pattern 1 Position workpiece on the table BEFORE starting the motor The operator must do the entire shaping cut by PUSHING feeding the workpiece into the cutter s 2 With a firm grip ease the edge i...

Page 40: ...r Securing the Template There are various methods used to secure the template to the workpiece The experienced operator will choose the most appropriate according to the shape size and type constructi...

Page 41: ...are carbide tipped to ensure clean and long term cutting Small cutters may be solid carbide and some use inserts Since there are such a wide variety of choices the operator is limited only by his exp...

Page 42: ...ipped This figure shows the first shaping out for a window sash stile utilizing a sash cutter collar collar and a 1 2 groove cutter This figure shows both cuts required for a window sash rail end The...

Page 43: ...h workpieces is shaped same side up and allowance made for a 1 16 reduction in width Adjust the infeed fence to reduce the workpiece width by 1 16 and adjust the outfeed fence to compensate for stock...

Page 44: ...centered tenons at the ends of legs for tables chairs etc Secure the leg to jig and position for cut as shown Make all first cuts with the same jig setting and spindle height When the first series of...

Page 45: ...tight Use a mill file to remove any nicks or dings from the infeed or outfeed tables Note Proper maintenance can increase the life expectancy of your machine Cleaning Cleaning the shaper is relativel...

Page 46: ...f each pulley evenly 4 If pulleys are parallel with each other but not in line remove the belt from the spindle assembly and slide the spindle cartridge assembly either up or down Note The side cover...

Page 47: ...44 44 CABINET PARTS DIAGRAM...

Page 48: ...45 45 MOTOR AND QUILL PARTS DIAGRAM...

Page 49: ...46 46 SPINDLE PARTS DIAGRAM...

Page 50: ...47 47 FENCE AND HOOD PARTS DIAGRAM...

Page 51: ...1 10 SS2725 10 Insert Table 1 11 SS2725 11 Insert Table 1 12 SS2725 12 Table 1 12A SS2725 12A Extension Wing 1 13 SS2725 13 Hex Nut 3 8 14 14 SS2725 14 Spring Washer 3 8 20 15 SS2725 15 Washer 3 8 17...

Page 52: ...5 43 Screw 1 2 1 44 SS2725 44 Washer 5 16 8 45 SS2725 45 Spring Washer 1 4 9 46 SS2725 46 Hex Nut 5 16 12 47 SS2725 47 Pointer 1 48 SS2725 48 Screw 5mm X 10mm 1 49 SS2725 49 V Belt K 23 1 50 SS2725 50...

Page 53: ...205LLB 1 79 SS2725 79 Quill 1 80 SS2725 80 Spindle 1 2 1 81 SS2725 81 Hex Nut 3 8 1 82 SS2725 82 Hex Nut 1 2 1 83 SS2725 83 Collar 1 2 X 3 4 2 84 SS2725 84 Collar 1 2 X 1 2 85 SS2725 85 Collar 1 2 X 1...

Page 54: ...Screw 8 125 SS2725 125 Knob Screw 2 126 SS2725 126 T Hex Nut 3 8 2 127 SS2725 127 Plastic Cover 1 128 SS2725 128 Fence Housing 1 129 SS2725 129 Front Guard 1 130 SS2725 130 Wing Screw 2 131 SS2725 13...

Page 55: ...52 52 NOTES...

Page 56: ...53 53 BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL 1625 DUFEK DRIVE MANITOWOC WI 54220 PHONE 920 684 4990 FAX 920 684 3944 www baileigh com...

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