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For Machines Mfd. Since 3/21
South Bend Tools
Model SB1119/SB1120
O P E R A T I O N
Irregular Shaping
Irregular or freehand shaping takes a high
degree of skill and dexterity. The fence assembly
is not used in irregular shaping, so rub collars
must be used (see Using Rub Collars on
Page 35).
When doing freehand work, a starting pin must
be used. The purpose of the starting pin is to
support the workpiece during the beginning of
the cut. Your shaper is supplied with a starting
pin that can be placed in one of the holes located
in the shaper table. The work should be placed
in the starting position using the starting pin for
support, as shown in Figure 55.
Freehand shaping greatly increases chance
that operator may lose control of workpiece,
which could result in serious personal injury.
Therefore, starting pin or support MUST be
used to start irregular shaping operation.
Workpiece
Feed Direction
Swing
Starting Pin
Rub
Collar
Ro
tation
Figure
Figure 55. Using starting pin for irregular shaping.
. Using starting pin for irregular shaping.
Next, swing the work into the cutter while
holding the workpiece firmly against the starting
pin. After the cut has been started, the workpiece
should be swung away from the starting pin and
is supported just by the rub collar, as shown by
the broken line positions shown in Figure 55.
All guards MUST be installed on shaper before
operation. Shapers can quickly cause serious
injury if some kind of guard is not used. To
reduce risk of injury, read and follow entire
Owner's Manual carefully and do research on
shop-made guards and safety jigs.
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Remove fence assembly.
3.
Install appropriate cutter for your
application (see Installing Cutters on
Page 28).
4.
Check cutter rotation (see Changing
Cutter Rotation on Page 26).
Incorrectly feeding stock
—
feeding WITH
rotation of cutter
—
creates potentially
uncontrollable feed situation that may pull
stock from hands and draw hands into cutter.
Always check direction of cutter rotation
before any shaping operation. Always feed
stock opposite to cutter rotation.
5.
Adjust spindle height to align cutter to
workpiece (see Adjusting Spindle Height
on Page 30).
Using Starting Pin