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Model W1701 (Mfd. Since 12/21)
SE
RV
IC
E
The provided table spacer kit allows you to modify your
shaper for use as a router table by raising the table. A
higher table will allow you to make shallow cuts and
utilize the upper blade area of most router bits with
standard-length shanks.
Router Table Conversion
7 Spacers
5 Long Bolts
2 Short
Bolts
Figure 53.
Installing table spacers.
Figure 52.
Removing taper nut from
drawbar.
Items.Needed.
Qty
Router Bit Adapter ..............................................1
Spacers
1
⁄
2
" ......................................................7
Hex Bolts M12-1.75 x 40 .......................................5
Hex Bolts M12-1.75 x 30 .......................................2
Lock Washers 12mm ............................................7
Flat Wrench 26mm ..............................................1
Open-End Wrenches 8, 14, 17mm .......................1 Ea.
To convert shaper 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 that secure it in place.
4.
Loosen and remove taper nut from drawbar (see
Figure 52
) while holding top of spindle with wrench.
5.
Gently tap bottom of drawbar to knock spindle
loose.
6.
Remove spindle/drawbar assembly from spindle
cartridge.
7.
Place table spacers over table mounting holes on
shaper.
8.
Place table on spacers and secure it to shaper with
hex bolts and lock washers from router table spacer
kit (see
Figure 53
).
9.
Save removed table bolts for converting back to use
as shaper.
10.
Refer to
Router Bit Installation
on
Page 28
for
instructions on installing collets and router bits.
Converting Shaper to Router Table
