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    My new Antique Shaper

    Here is a photo of mine before it was disassembled. You can see how the lineshaft input was set up. The corresponding pulley is in the background. It is interesting that yours has the input pulley on the opposite side of the machine. The vice is on the floor, partially visible in the first...
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    My new Antique Shaper

    There are two places that I remember finding the complete SN. The first is on the ram, between the lock-down bolts for the head. The second is on the frame and is not normally exposed. It is under the ram-retainer, near the front and next to the gib. (see pictures) I'll be interested to find...
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    My new Antique Shaper

    Hi Marcibb I have an identical shaper. I need to go home and verify the location of the SN. Mine has a 4 digit number, 4099 I believe. I have noticed that the entire number and/or the last two digits are located on several of the parts. My machine is currently disassembled. It has seen...
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    1/4-20 nylon lock nuts 500ct $7.50

    Are the bags still available? Thanks Bill
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    #1 Taper pin Spiral Flute reamers-almost free

    Brian PM sent. Thanks, Bill
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    Advice Needed – 1912-13 Cincinnati 20” Shaper BullGear Issue

    John Yes, it is definitely a 2 piece design and I'm not worried about any cracks in the bull gear. I need to remove the plate to disassemble the remaining components. In other words, the recess in the bull gear prevents the leadscrew from being removed and the leadscrew prevents the stroke...
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    Advice Needed – 1912-13 Cincinnati 20” Shaper BullGear Issue

    I’m disassembling my shaper – it sat for years with no use and at some point it was converted to greased lubrication on all shaft bearings. It is so stiff that it would probably require 1hp just to overcome lubrication friction. Also, this machine endured a significant crash at some point in...
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    Shaperhaven's latest

    Interesting Ways The ways on the red and white shaper are very interesting. The "V" appears to be cut into the ram as opposed to the frame. I don't remember seeing any other shapers that use this design. I'd love to see some close-up photos.
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    J.D. I did receive several pages a few weeks ago. I responded with an email -- hopefully it...

    J.D. I did receive several pages a few weeks ago. I responded with an email -- hopefully it arrived. ( I don't check the notifications area here very often). The scans look great. Thank you again. Bill
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    J.D. I finally went thru the book page-by-page. Here is the list of missing pages: 5-6 21-24...

    J.D. I finally went thru the book page-by-page. Here is the list of missing pages: 5-6 21-24 27-30 33-34 143-144 I agree, higher resolution is better. I would prefer a format the doesn't alter the image (aka jpeg). Something like TIFF works well. Some of the versions are even...
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    Shaper owners

    Cincinnati 20" I have a Cincinnati 20" from about 1912. It has the original vise. The table is not universal.
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    Hi, I was reading your post...

    Hi, I was reading your post http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php/w-m-barker-shaper-190820.html and you mentioned "Machine Tool Operation Vol. II, by Henry Burghardt, 1922 edition" I recently purchased the same book and edition. It is in very good condition with the exception of...
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    Dave, I apologize, I didn't see your message until today (I don't send many pm's and don't look...

    Dave, I apologize, I didn't see your message until today (I don't send many pm's and don't look at the notification area). I remember asking you some questions about your shaper and I certainly don't want to seem rude by not answering. I live in the Everett area and it is on the way to...
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    Steptoe Lives Again

    Beautiful! One question: Are the oilcans on the rotating shafts original? I have a similar vintage Cincinnati (~1912) 20" and there are grease fittings on the large rotating shafts. I worry that the shafts were not intended to be lubed with grease. I will learn more as I disassemble the...
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    Please help date Steptoe shaper

    Here are the images of the Cincinnati pointer and scale (~1912). Note the 2:1 ratio on the scale -- 0 inches should equate to top-dead-center (and bottom) of the slider in the crank. Unfortunately, I don't have a picture of both the pointer and the scale together. You can see the brass...
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    Please help date Steptoe shaper

    Dave, My Cincinnati (~1912) still has the scale and pointer. Yes, they are brass. I will try to get some photos soon. (You've commented on my thread about how similar the machines are...) Nice Machine! Bill
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    My "new" Cincinnati 20" shaper

    Dave, Mineral oil doesn't really surprise me. Oil technology has come a long way in 100 years. Although the images don't show them (removed to prevent damage during transportation) there are Gitts cans with wicks along the ram. There are also several open holes for oil at various other...
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    My "new" Cincinnati 20" shaper

    Dave, Yes, it is back-geared. I assume that you are talking strokes per minute? How is your machine lubed? P.S. A similar relationship between companies today might be referred to as "industrial espianage". ;) Thanks Bill
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    My "new" Cincinnati 20" shaper

    John, Thanks for the reply Wow! I think that would scare me to run 2 cycles per second on a 20 inch stroke! (However, I'm not questioning the data). Fortunately, the slider appears to be in good condition. I will remember to keep it well lubed. Below is a picture of the internals. There...
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    My "new" Cincinnati 20" shaper

    I recently purchased a Cincinnati 20" shaper that was lineshaft driven. Based on the latest patent date on the machine, it appears to have been built in 1912 or 1913. The serial number is 4099. The machine was stored for a year or more outside under a tarp. Fortunately, the shaper was...

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