been offered a shapers aus profile machine at a very good price!
what are your opinions on them are they worth it?
thanks
paul
Not sure but I am looking for some plans for one. Anyone have any ideas where I can find some plans for one. I know KR had some but I cant find his site. How much do they normally cost. I am looking to getting or making one when I get to SA next year. Paul if your not interested in it let me know. I might be, depending on the price.
Keep well
I think they are quite easy to build yourself with a frame, a router, two rocker guides and some basic skill… The thing is it just takes quite a lot of space in your shop…
Paul,
I’d say go for it. I’ve been using the Shapers Australia profile machine for about a year now. Very nice tool. I’d buy that one before building one just for the templating jig. It’s practically dummy proof. Saves so much time. I won’t go overboard, but it’s a very nice tool. I can’t imagine giving mine up!! Just respect that router. They do take up a little room in the shop. I gave up a shaping room out here just for the profiler, but it’s so worth it. You can move it around if you have to. That giant router bit makes quick time of the work too. I got mine because I anticipated a bunch of twisted poly blanks, and the machine fixes that no problem. The bit that comes with it is a grit bit, great for EPS. Overall a well thought out and very effective tool. Buy it and post pics…
thanks for the replies i will hopefully have it in a few weeks.
i only want it for a few boards that i seem to shape constantly meaning it will free up some time for me to play with new designs.
paul
Hi Paul
wouldnt mind seeing a few pics of yours or if I am in the area popping around to see it.
Keep well
I have a profiler that is homebuilt and is really great to use . only advise is put a lot of thought and time into rocker.
im based in ireland so its probably a long trip to pop round to see it.
will post pics when i have it but there are a few on shapers.com.au