Check out texas toasts video. They use handles on their templates to give you total control over the piece while keeping your hands away from that large cutter. Congrats on the tool.
For this tool would be a good idea to do a thicker template and add two handles on top, screwed from the lower face of the template to avoid having the fingers near the router bit.
I have a Shopsmith machine. It has the shaper option. Overhead or under table set up. Was considering getting a shaper head and table insert. In convinced now, Derek. My variable speed control will need tweaking, I have the limit screw set now.
I have one that I am currently restoring that is older than yours, it was given to me for free. The only thing is the table hole on mine only goes to 3 inches wide so I couldn't use larger bits, I also dont really have the room for it but couldn't resist a free tool
Would love to hear how you acquire and also move these tools. That one looks like a tank. Its one of the problems I'm trying to work out in order to get a couple of these older tools. Thanks for the videos as always!
I’ve used a harbor freight engine hoist 😂 ive got a 1940’s devilbiss 90 gallon air compressor where the motor weighs about 400 lbs alone. Aside from having a shop gantry crane it’s your best bet
I have been running a shaper for many decades and your stock handling is scaring the hell out of me. Either build your jigs with handles or at the very least use handled gripping pads. You might also consider a starting pin. Did not even finish the video.
@@bigdguitars I understand that! You do have to build what sells. I do like your work and you have great insight. I build as well, not on youtube. I have only been doing it for about 4 years now. Been wanting to since I was a kid. I am not a master luthier by any means. I do like the Jack Daniels barrel builds!
Nice machine. You got guts pushing that around with your hands like that. I'd make a template and put some handles on it. BTW I thought you said one time you have a CNC machine? So why use this? You going the Texas Toast route?
This is the one thing I hated about building guitar bodies and the main reason I don't do it anymore. You've got have a really good bit and router to do the sides and even then you can get tear out, and shapers are bad ass but scary as hell to use. Especially around those horns.
@@LP5369GT that's one of the reasons I switched to CNC router. I can only speak for myself but I really didn't like getting my hands that close to the bits. Also because I was terrible at it.
Need to find one of those shaper bits Gibson uses for their headstock open book shape. This is what they use. Shit if you find one let me know! I’ve got a shaper as well. Could def use it haha
I love it. I just don’t like the comment about baby boomers 😤 I sold off all my tooling 5 years ago and oh I wish. Yep. Now wanting to build and stuck with a lot of ideas and wishing.
@@bigdguitars I have a huge router pattern bit and it scares the crap out of me. I've only used it on figured mahogany and when I hit the endgrain, it grabbed and ripped it out of my hand. Been using handles ever since. Just glad I didn't lose my digits.
Check out texas toasts video. They use handles on their templates to give you total control over the piece while keeping your hands away from that large cutter.
Congrats on the tool.
For this tool would be a good idea to do a thicker template and add two handles on top, screwed from the lower face of the template to avoid having the fingers near the router bit.
i love that stacked cutter. looks like a helical cutter. im going to use this myself. thanks for sharing the idea
Yea I did a ton of research. This works so sweet
Question….What don’t you know? You’re a Human Swiss Army Knife!!! Best on the Tube.👍👊🤘🏼
hahah
Very nice! I want one!
its a great tool
I have a Shopsmith machine. It has the shaper option. Overhead or under table set up.
Was considering getting a shaper head and table insert. In convinced now, Derek. My variable speed control will need tweaking, I have the limit screw set now.
I've got a ShopSmith as well. But I'm on the fence about the shaper setup. Those things seem freaky. 😲
- Tim
I have 3 , a 10 er, I am converting to dc treadmill motor and controls. Posted it today, live.
That's a really cool machine, got to love those old simplistic and rugged designs.
yea I hear Ya. Table, Motor, Spindle, handle!
Definitely effective, I think I still prefer to cut close and use a drum sander. Thanks for the tips. Old Delta stuff will last forever.
I didn't know you lived in Nashville, Memphis here👋. I spend a lot of time in Nashville I'm surprised I haven't met you yet.
I have one that I am currently restoring that is older than yours, it was given to me for free. The only thing is the table hole on mine only goes to 3 inches wide so I couldn't use larger bits, I also dont really have the room for it but couldn't resist a free tool
She's a beast!
Do you have a video how you assembled the cutter head for this video . Thank you.
Very cool tool!
I have a Grizzly G1026 shaper and plan to use it route out guitar bodies. Where can I purchase the cutterhead you demonstrated on this video
Thanks for the share - great shaper
yea I am looking forward to using this for a while
When you move back to Tenn you will need 4 U-hauls LOL!!
Nice D. Well done.
Would love to hear how you acquire and also move these tools. That one looks like a tank. Its one of the problems I'm trying to work out in order to get a couple of these older tools. Thanks for the videos as always!
I’ve used a harbor freight engine hoist 😂 ive got a 1940’s devilbiss 90 gallon air compressor where the motor weighs about 400 lbs alone. Aside from having a shop gantry crane it’s your best bet
Awesome & looks like a great investment !!
its a great tool
I have been running a shaper for many decades and your stock handling is scaring the hell out of me. Either build your jigs with handles or at the very least use handled gripping pads. You might also consider a starting pin. Did not even finish the video.
I almost bought an old Delta like that a few months back... The HP is amazing compared to a router.
yea doesn't even slow down.
Why the constant Tele builds? I don’t mean any disrespect, you do good work. It just gets old seeing constant Tele builds.
Yea I don’t know. Habit. They sell.
@@bigdguitars I understand that! You do have to build what sells. I do like your work and you have great insight. I build as well, not on youtube. I have only been doing it for about 4 years now. Been wanting to since I was a kid. I am not a master luthier by any means. I do like the Jack Daniels barrel builds!
That's smart 👌
Cool vid!
Nice machine. You got guts pushing that around with your hands like that. I'd make a template and put some handles on it.
BTW I thought you said one time you have a CNC machine? So why use this? You going the Texas Toast route?
This is the one thing I hated about building guitar bodies and the main reason I don't do it anymore. You've got have a really good bit and router to do the sides and even then you can get tear out, and shapers are bad ass but scary as hell to use. Especially around those horns.
@@LP5369GT that's one of the reasons I switched to CNC router. I can only speak for myself but I really didn't like getting my hands that close to the bits. Also because I was terrible at it.
Are you In Nashville? We should get you into tbe Nashville Luthiers and Builders Guild.
I was there for about 2 years. I will be back.
Nice tool. But routers, both handheld and table r the scariest tools I use.
Need to find one of those shaper bits Gibson uses for their headstock open book shape. This is what they use. Shit if you find one let me know! I’ve got a shaper as well. Could def use it haha
which one is that? send a pic.
F yeah!
thanks
I love it. I just don’t like the comment about baby boomers 😤 I sold off all my tooling 5 years ago and oh I wish. Yep. Now wanting to build and stuck with a lot of ideas and wishing.
I don't think I could ever do that!
Look for a Makerspace near you
We have two in Milwaukee
$40/month
@@Daveinbrewtown , not a bad idea
Heavy leather welding gloves is what i use. Just in case
Gloves can get caught and pull your hand into the blade. Bad idea.
D, please please please use handles or a jig! I'd hate to see you mangle your hands.
the whiskey barrel template I have has better grips
@@bigdguitars I have a huge router pattern bit and it scares the crap out of me. I've only used it on figured mahogany and when I hit the endgrain, it grabbed and ripped it out of my hand. Been using handles ever since. Just glad I didn't lose my digits.