Shaper cutting tools

Thats nice to know Martin,

Yes they seem to be very well made and solid,

the colours of the Elliott 10m seem to be different, the one I have is two tone bluey Gray and a light cream colour

some are Green all over ?

lee

Edited By lee hawkins 1 on 29/12/2013 07:59:13

Someone recently pointed out that much carbide tooling needs to be worked fast so that the heat generated softens the cut, but the reciprocating action of a shaper limits the speed that can be achieved. That said I know some tipped tooling is meant for finer cuts and slower speeds, but this is the area where the superiority of tipped tools over HSS becomes a moot point.

Neil

Hi,

I too have an Elliot 10m. Since all the tooling (and crank handles for that matter) were lost in shipping. I purchased these 2 books:

The shaping machine -- Ian Bradley, MAP technical publishing.

Lathe and shaping machine tools - duplex - TEE publishing

I also joined the yahoo shaper group. There are some interesting downloads in the files section. Regarding the insert tooling; I am thinking the Button Type Profile Tools SRDCN (that amongst others greenwood tools sell, no connection) might be worth a try for getting uner the skin of castings. Has anyone tried any insert tooling?

Steve

Hi Mike,

I went self employed... but most of the time its been DIY keeping me out of the workshop and off the computer!

Neil

Lee,

Have found an old Jones & Shipman toolholder, see your messages

Hi,

I have used the button type inserts on my Boxford shaper, and was very pleased with the finish it gave on cast iron and steel. Used it for a finish cut rather than getting under any 'skin'.

Barry