Oct 6, 2014 · I have a 7" South Bend Shaper which I have used 1/4" tool bits alone in the tool holder without trouble. In fact, I have found that not using a tool holder results in increased rigidity.

Apr 21, 2010 · To all the South Bend Shaper experts--Is this stuff off a South Bend Shaper? Take a look at the pics and give me a yea or nay. I have no experience with SB or Atxxx shapers so I am depending on you for an answer. The clapper box setup works as smooth as day one. Has been sitting for years. No motor to go with it or other pulleys just what you see.

Dec 18, 2008 · Anybody know the weight of a 7" South Bend shaper with a factory stand. Price was higher than what I would have liked at $800.00 U.S. but said to hell with it and bought it anyway as these don't grow on trees in southern B.C.

Sep 4, 2006 · Hello all, I need the clapper assembly for my 7" South Bend shaper. In fact, any clapper assembly from a shaper that size could probably be modified to...

The South Bend 7" Shaper has been developed to meet room and industrial demands for an accurate, compact bench shaper that is precision engineered and sturdily constructed.

Dec 8, 2010 · I just completed making tooling for my South Bend shaper to cut an internal keyway in a 3/8" bore. While performing the operation I noted that the operation went better when the clapper was kept from pivoting on the return stroke as I cut downward.

Mar 5, 2007 · The South Bend has several features that are better built, it has the look and feel of a better machine. The Atlas, however, is beefier in important areas. The table is bigger (more of an issue than you might think), and the tool slide and clapper assembly is beefier, too.

The South Bend 7" Shaper has been developed to meet tool- room and industrial demands for an accurate, compact bench shaper that is precision engineered and sturdily constructed.

Dec 13, 2024 · Today I ground a HSS tool bit for my Southbend 7". My shaper experience is 5 years ago I used this shaper to make a TEE Nut for the compound on my Clausing 100 lathe. It has not been turned on since. I realized when using it the right side way was not oiling.

A clapper block is mounted on the face of the head. If one corner is high as indicated by a loose strip of It may be swung slightly to the right or left and clamped paper, it should be tapped down with a lead mallet.