Shapers

[Hukshawn]

Are there companies still building new shapers? I really want one. It’ll be a loooooong time till I get one, but that hasnt stopped me from browsing. I’ve noticed it’s impossible (as I haven’t found one yet) to find a new one. For gawking purposes, anyways...

 

[f350ca]

Still made in India. https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=...6795112.html&usg=AOvVaw2ZED7U-e3AXYFVsej2e9r1

Greg

 

[cjtoombs]

As far as I know, the smallest ones still made in India and China are around 14". I don't know of anyone in the US who has ordered one, but I expect the shipping will probably be as much as the shaper or more. There are plenty out there on Ebay, if you are willing to wait for one and drive a ways you can probably find one. I will have a 100+ year old 16" Steptoe for sale soon, but it might be a bit of a drive for you.

 

[francist]

 

[Hukshawn]

Those are all biiig machines. Not quite like the 7" atlas’s that come up for sale once in a blue moon

 

[ddickey]

And they're cheap too. Not sure what shipping would cost or if they're any good.

 

[Bill Gruby]

If all else fails you can build your own. Search Acto Super 8 on ebay. I have these plans and will build one. The plans are complete and easy to follow.

Please be advised the plans have metric dimensions.

"Billy G"

 

[brino]

....and there's also the Dave Gingery plans:
https://gingerybookstore.com/MetalShaper.html

here's an example build:
http://www.homemadetools.net/homemade-metal-shaper-machine

...and another related thread:
https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/shaper-diy.22310/

-brino

 

[cjtoombs]

Gary Martin at Martin Model and Patern sells a set of castings for a 4" hand shaper.

 

[randyjaco]

How bad do you want one?
I have a 10" Ellis I'd be willing to part with. I restored it about 10 years ago and it's had very little use since. PM me if you're interested. I'm just south of Houston, TX

Randy