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I should never have started this tread. It was really a dumb question. I have a router table and have logged a lot of time on that router table. The term "under the table shaper" is just a fancy way of saying router. The only difference is they use the shaper spindle and cutters. I set this up the ...

I think where the book really threw me off was the fence. It never spoke of the shaper fence and the pictures didn't indicate the shaper fence, but without it you are limited to trapping the stock between the fence and the bit, and yes..I tried that and had a very hard time controlling it. I'm going ...

I had a feeling I was doing something wrong, but I read the setup at least twice. I went to the link you sent and in the picture it showed the setup that my manual calls over the table routing. My manual showed the shaper setup under the table very similiar to a router table. Am I totally backward ...

I'm just now learning all the setups of my new Mark 7. I have a project coming up that will require a lot of laminating various widths to make table and cabinet tops. I have a reversible glue joint bit that I planned to use for making the joints. I set the SS up for over the table routing and under ...

The main advantages of 220 over 110 is in the power usage and output torque. If you are not on the machine everyday all day, you might not notice the difference in either of these. If you are in a production shop, you might consider it. It will make a difference in your overall power bill and in ...