Hendey Planer & Shaper way drip cups

[RCPDesigns]

Does anyone have the way drip cups for the early Hendey planers and shapers? Neither of mine still have them and I'd like to make some. Dimensions and pictures would be very much appreciated!

 

[hendeyman]

RCPDesigns:

It may take a day or two to go through the files to get the information you need about pulley speed and the drip cup dimensions. The cups are a two part assembly, the hanger rod and the cup proper. With all of the moving of my shop, I have had limited time do any research. When setting up your shaper, keep in mind that it has only two cutting speeds, unlike G&E
shapers from the same period, four in direct drive and four in Back Gear. Until the introduction of the Crank Shaper in 1914,
with its eight speed system, the only way to increase the number of speeds with a Friction Shaper was to increase the number
of pulleys on the Countershaft. The two speeds on the Friction Shaper were designed to take care of ferrous and non-ferrous
materials. The only difference between the various sizes of Pillar type Friction Shapers is that the larger models (24" and 28")
were equipped with Power Down Feed mechanisms. You will notice on your shaper that the table is hinged and that there is an adjusting screw at the bottom of the table to allow you to cut tapers.

Hendeyman

 

[Robert Lang]

Sorry no dimensions. Pictures taken when I sold my Hendey planer.

Rob

 

[RCPDesigns]

Thanks! Those are close enough to the ways that I should be able to determine the dimensions.

 

[RCPDesigns]

RCPDesigns:

It may take a day or two to go through the files to get the information you need about pulley speed and the drip cup dimensions. The cups are a two part assembly, the hanger rod and the cup proper. With all of the moving of my shop, I have had limited time do any research. When setting up your shaper, keep in mind that it has only two cutting speeds, unlike G&E
shapers from the same period, four in direct drive and four in Back Gear. Until the introduction of the Crank Shaper in 1914,
with its eight speed system, the only way to increase the number of speeds with a Friction Shaper was to increase the number
of pulleys on the Countershaft. The two speeds on the Friction Shaper were designed to take care of ferrous and non-ferrous
materials. The only difference between the various sizes of Pillar type Friction Shapers is that the larger models (24" and 28")
were equipped with Power Down Feed mechanisms. You will notice on your shaper that the table is hinged and that there is an adjusting screw at the bottom of the table to allow you to cut tapers.

Hendeyman

Thanks James, very much appreciated!!

 

[M.B. Naegle]

I like the simplicity of those. If you're looking to recreate them, you might look at pipe capes for steel fence posts and bollards. might at least give you the spherical shape that you can cut and weld on.

 

[MrStretch]

Also cast iron replacement tallcase clock bells are cheap because they are terrible bells.

 

[Robert Lang]

Also cast iron replacement tallcase clock bells are cheap because they are terrible bells.

Not a bad idea. Not just tall case clocks but shelf ones too.
You can find old ones on ebay.
Collecting early clocks is another interest of mine.

Rob

 

[Tom A]

The pipe / post end cap idea is a good one - This company makes them in various sizes in plain steel and stainless - here's a 4" steel one :

3225-2: End Cap | Wagner Companies

Wagner Domed Steel End Cap For 3-1/2" Pipe (4" Diameter) For weld applications.

shop.wagnercompanies.com

 

[enginebill]

You can also 3d print a pattern and get a few cast for not much money.

 

[Robert Lang]

Thanks! Those are close enough to the ways that I should be able to determine the dimensions.

I seem to recall, for the planer, they were 3 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter.

Rob

 

[enginebill]

Where would they attach on a shaper?

 

[RCPDesigns]

Where would they attach on a shaper?

The go on the back. I guess it just drips on the front.