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MODEL W1701

1-1/2 HP SHAPER

OWNER'S MANUAL

(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 12/21)

#6915CR Printed in China

V3.02.22

Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: [email protected]

WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT

THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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Page 1: ...R Printed in China V3 02 22 Phone 360 734 3482 Online Technical Support techsupport woodstockint com COPYRIGHT AUGUST 2003 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC REVISED FEBRUARY 2022 CS WARNING NO PORTION OF...

Page 2: ...g grinding tool integrity and the usage of personal protective equipment The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage from negligence improper training machine modifications...

Page 3: ...Router Bits 22 Stock Inspection Requirements 23 Spindle Elevation 24 Spindle Direction 24 Fence Positioning 25 Fence Alignment 25 Table Inserts 25 Cutter Installation 26 Router Bit Installation 28 St...

Page 4: ...setup operation maintenance and service of this product We stand behind our machines In the event that questions arise about your machine please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at 36...

Page 5: ...ence Lock Knob 1 of 2 I FOR REV Switch J Adjustable Feet K Spindle Elevation Lever L ON OFF Paddle Switch w Key B A D G H F I C E L For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Shaper...

Page 6: ...fence assembly to move front to back on either side of cutterhead opening Guard Support Arm Supports cutterhead guard Forward Reverse FOR REV Switch Changes spindle direction for specific work applic...

Page 7: ...ical Power Requirement 120V 240V Single Phase 60 Hz Prewired Voltage 120V Full Load Current Rating 15A at 120V 7 5A at 240V Minimum Circuit Size 20A at 120V 15A at 240V Connection Type Cord Plug Power...

Page 8: ...in Table Size Width 19 in Table Size Thickness 1 1 8 in Floor to Table Height 34 1 4 in Table Fence Length 26 in Table Fence Width 1 2 in Table Fence Height 2 3 4 in Miter Gauge Info Miter Angle 0 60...

Page 9: ...cohol when tired or when distracted ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INJURY RISKS You can be shocked burned or killed by touching live electrical components or improperly grounded machinery To reduce this risk on...

Page 10: ...dental contact with moving parts or flying debris make sure they are properly installed undamaged and working correctly FORCING MACHINERY Do not force machine It will do the job safer and better at th...

Page 11: ...re shaping or flatten workpiece edges with a jointer or planer Rough warped or wet workpieces increase risk of kickback SAFETY GUARDS To reduce risk of unintentional contact with cutter always ensure...

Page 12: ...output power On machines with multiple motors this is the amperage drawn by the largest motor or sum of all motors and electrical devices that might operate at one time during normal operations Full...

Page 13: ...e proper receptacle on a power supply circuit that meets the requirements for this machine Extension Cords We do not recommend using an extension cord with this machine Extension cords cause voltage d...

Page 14: ...y Glasses for each person 1 Pr Cleaner Degreaser As Needed Solvent Brush Paint Brush 1 Disposable Gloves As Needed Disposable Rags As Needed Another Person 1 Wood Blocks 4 x 4 x 20 2 Wrench or Socket...

Page 15: ...age Bolts M8 1 25 x 12 16 Flat Washers 3 8 16 Hex Nuts M8 1 25 16 C Stand Side Panels 2 D Fence Assembly 1 E Table Inserts 13 8 13 4 1 Ea F Wrenches 8 10 12 14 22 24 27 30mm 1 Ea G Flat Wrench 26mm 1...

Page 16: ...MM APART 5mm 10mm 20mm 15mm 25mm 40mm 30mm 35mm 45mm 50mm 60mm 55mm 70mm 65mm 75mm W A S H ER DIAM E T E R 5 8 W A S H ER DIAM E T E R 9 16 1 2 W A S H ER DIA M E T E R W A S H ER DIA M E T E R 12mm W...

Page 17: ...f your cleaner degreaser is effective the coating will wipe off easily Tip An easier way to clean off thick coats of rust preventative from flat surfaces is to use a PLASTIC paint scraper to scrape of...

Page 18: ...Environment The physical environment where your machine is operated is important for safe operation and the longevity of its components For best results operate this machine in a dry environment that...

Page 19: ...aching tie bars to stand side x 4 Stand Side Tie Bar Figure 9 Attaching stand to shaper unit x 8 3 Place shaper table upside down on two sturdy blocks that are at least 31 2 off ground as shown in Fig...

Page 20: ...res a bit of persuasion to fit together On the other hand if parts just do not seem to work together try switching parts around such as tie bars 7 Place fence assembly over studs that are already moun...

Page 21: ...uld cause serious eye injury Wear safety glasses during Test Run 16 Using 14mm open end wrench on drawbar nut Figure 14 make sure drawbar nut is tight but DO NOT over tighten drawbar nut Note This is...

Page 22: ...disconnect it from power and fix the problem BEFORE operating the machine again The Troubleshooting table in the SERVICE section of this manual can help To test run machine do these steps 1 Clear all...

Page 23: ...h hold downs jigs or other safety workpiece holding devices 5 Removes any clothing apparel or jewelry that may become entangled in shaper puts on safety glasses respirator and hearing protection 6 Tur...

Page 24: ...er bit set options Router Bits Pros Router bits are cheaper than shaper cutters and come in a wider range of profiles and sizes If you plan on making small projects that do not require many linear fee...

Page 25: ...ould be removed before shaping Make sure all stock is sufficiently dried before shaping Wood with a moisture content over 20 will cause unnecessary wear on cutter and produce poor cutting results Avoi...

Page 26: ...wn in Figure 20 It is very important that the workpiece be fed against the direction of the cutter rotation This will prevent a climb cut and maintains a safe cutting procedure for the operator Most o...

Page 27: ...fore shaping check that the two fence faces are parallel To align fences so they are parallel with each other do these steps 1 Get quality straightedge that is long enough to span entire length of fen...

Page 28: ...n Figure 26 This setup allows the cut to be viewed by the operator however it is also the most dangerous because the operator is exposed to the moving cutter WE DO NOT RECOMMEND SHAPING WITH A RUB COL...

Page 29: ...haper cutter bit from loosening spindle nut during operation 4 Thread on and tighten down spindle nut with provided wrench while holding spindle at top with another wrench as shown in Figure 28 5 Make...

Page 30: ...This lip and groove pulls collet from spindle when collet nut is removed 3 Place collet nut and collet into spindle See Figure 30 4 Finger tighten collet nut onto spindle until it is flush with top of...

Page 31: ...e until workpiece contacts cutter at desired location 3 Tighten lock handle and carriage adjustment knob to lock fence into position 4 Adjust outfeed fence so that it is located as far back from front...

Page 32: ...osition 4 Adjust outfeed fence so that it comes into alignment with infeed fence as shown in Figure 34 5 Now place straightedge against both faces of fence to check alignment Once they are both in ali...

Page 33: ...or clamps will not come into contact with the cutter Design the assembly so that cutting will occur underneath the workpiece Make handles for safety and control Use materials that will move easily ac...

Page 34: ...ECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Remove fence assembly from shaper 3 Insert starting pin in best suited hole on table so you can feed workpiece into and against rotation of cutter 4 Install cutter so it will...

Page 35: ...s feed AGAINST the rotation of the cutter and do not start cuts at corners in order to avoid kickback or grain tear out When using a solid rub collar do not use excessive pressure when running your wo...

Page 36: ...7 and install on shaper 3 Position safety guard as low as possible while still clearing cutter bit or create custom box guard see Making Box Guards on Page 40 4 Install featherboards or hold downs pos...

Page 37: ...stockint com DC2009 1 2 Rabbet 1 2 Bore 2 Diameter 1 2 Cutting Length DC2013 Drop Leaf Cove 1 2 Bore 21 8 Diameter 63 64 Cutting Length DC2014 Glue Joint 1 2 Bore 2 Diameter 1 Cutting Length DC2015 Sc...

Page 38: ...o exacting toleranc es It has the perfect weight use ratio to dampen vibration yet is still light enough to easily slide the workpiece through the machining process Its quality and precision are evide...

Page 39: ...ithout interfering with rotation 6 Drill countersunk mounting holes in zero clearance fence so fasteners removed in Step 2 can be used to secure it to fence assembly in the same manner Note Drilling h...

Page 40: ...ard feed a piece of stock halfway through the machine then turn the machine OFF Place the featherboard against the stock so all the fingers touch the edge of the stock then use T slot mounting hardwar...

Page 41: ...ng Push Sticks Figure 45 Side view of push stick in use 90 Cut here to push 1 4 stock Cut here to push 1 2 stock Notch for placing on corners of workpieces 15 3 4 Minimum Length MATERIAL Only use hard...

Page 42: ...ock Tips for making a custom box guard The thickness of your workpiece will determine the height of the box guard Therefore you will need to build a separate box guard for each workpiece of a differen...

Page 43: ...ition Monthly Check Belt tension damage or wear Clean vacuum dust buildup from inside cabinet and off motor General Lubrication Since all bearings are shielded and permanently lubricated simply leave...

Page 44: ...ection and belt wear to determine if the belt needs to be replaced Belt deflection should be 1 4 with moderate finger pressure see Figure 50 You will need to remove the belt guard see Figure 51 in ord...

Page 45: ...r to router table do these steps 1 DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER 2 Remove spindle nut and any cutters or rub collars installed on spindle 3 Remove table from shaper by removing 7 bolts and washers tha...

Page 46: ...2 lock washers original mounting bolts you removed when you converted shaper for use as router table 5 Insert spindle drawbar assembly into spindle cartridge 6 Thread drawbar nut onto bottom of drawba...

Page 47: ...dle cartridge and remove elevation handle by unthreading it counterclockwise Spindle cartridge should drop into your hand 8 Install new cartridge assembly in reverse order of removal The fence can be...

Page 48: ...is underpowered 1 Workpiece material not suitable for machine 2 Fence jig loose or misaligned 3 Belt slipping 4 Motor wired incorrectly 5 Plug receptacle at fault 6 Pulley slipping on shaft 7 Motor be...

Page 49: ...down the feed rate 4 Take a smaller depth of cut Always reduce cutting depth when working with hard woods 5 Cut with the grain of the wood Divots in the edge of the cut 1 Inconsistent feed speed 2 Inc...

Page 50: ...may not match your machine Always use the wiring diagram inside the motor junction box CAPACITORS INVERTERS Some capacitors and power inverters store an electrical charge for up to 10 minutes after b...

Page 51: ...wired 120 VAC Neutral Hot Ground Ground KEDU HY18 20 12A 125 250V Start Capacitor 300 F 125VAC Run Capacitor 40 F 250VAC Hot Hot Ground 6 15 Plug As Recommended 240 VAC G MOTOR Rewired for 240V FOR RE...

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Page 53: ...SHAFT 324 X1701324 SAFETY GLASSES LABEL 373 X1701373 FLAT WASHER 1 2 325 X1701325 READ MANUAL LABEL 374 X1701374 HEX NUT M12 1 75 326 X1701326 FLAT WASHER 3 8 375 X1701375 HEX BOLT M8 1 25 X 12 327 X...

Page 54: ...X1701416 SPINDLE PULLEY 439 X1701439 MOTOR MOUNT PLATE 417 X1701417 LOWER SPINDLE NUT 440 X1701440 FLAT WASHER 3 8 418 X1701418 BEARING CONE 441 X1701441 HEX NUT M8 1 25 419 X1701419 COIL SPRING 442 X...

Page 55: ...e product This is Woodstock International Inc s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may be implied by law including any merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose are here...

Page 56: ...ries thousands of products designed to meet the needs of today s woodworkers and metalworkers Ask your dealer about these fine products WHOLESALE ONLY Phone 360 734 3482 Fax 360 671 3053 Toll Free Fax...

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