MODEL W1701 1 ⁄ 2 HP SHAPER 1 OWNER'S MANUAL (FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 10/16) Phone: (360) 734-3482 • E-Mail: tech-support@shopfox.biz COPYRIGHT © AUGUST, 2003 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. REVISED MARCH, 2017 (HE) #6915CR WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. V2.03.
This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death. The owner of this machine/tool is solely responsible for its safe use.
SAFETY................................................5 Standard Machinery Safety Instructions....... 5 Additional Safety for Shapers................... 7 PARTS................................................ 32 Main............................................... 32 Main Parts List................................... 33 WARRANTY......................................... 37 OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS........................................ 15 General...........................................
INTRODUCTION Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) INTRODUCTION Contact Info Manual Accuracy We are committed to customer satisfaction. If you have any questions or need help, use the information below to contact us. We are proud to provide a high-quality owner’s manual with your new machine! We made every effort to be exact with the instructions, specifications, drawings, and photographs contained inside.
Identification Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand the instructions in this manual. B C A D H G E F M I L K J A. B. C. D. E. F. G. Work Table Fence (1 of 2) Spindle Assembly Cutterhead Guard Miter Gauge Fence Offset Knob Fence Offset Lock Lever H. I. J. K. L.
INTRODUCTION Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Controls & Components Refer to the Figures 1–3 and the following descriptions to become familiar with the basic controls and components of this machine. Understanding these items and how they work will help you understand the rest of the manual and stay safe when operating this machine. ON/OFF Paddle Switch w/Key: Turns machine ON and OFF.
INTRODUCTION Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) MODEL W1701 Product Dimensions 1.5 HP SHAPER Weight.......................................................................................................... 167 lbs. Width (side‐to‐side) x Depth (front‐to‐back) x Height................................... 27 x 23 x 40‐1/4 in. Footprint (Length x Width).................................................................... 16‐5/8 x 18‐7/8 in. Shipping Dimensions Type................................................
INTRODUCTION Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Main Specifications Operation Info Max. Cutter Height................................................................................... 2‐1/2 in. Max. Cutter Diameter............................................................................... 2‐7/8 in. Spindle Sizes............................................................................................. 1/2 in. Spindle Lengths................................................................................
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) SAFETY The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below.
SAFETY Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) WEARING PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear clothing, apparel, or jewelry that can become entangled in moving parts. Always tie back or cover long hair. Wear non-slip footwear to avoid accidental slips, which could cause loss of workpiece control. FORCING MACHINERY. Do not force machine. It will do the job safer and better at the rate for which it was designed. NEVER STAND ON MACHINE.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Additional Safety for Shapers CUTTER POSITIONING: Whenever possible, make shaping cuts with cutter on underside of workpiece to reduce operator exposure to cutter. AVOIDING CUTTER CONTACT: Keep unused portion of cutter below table. Use smallest table insert possible. Adjust fences and guards as close as practical to cutter, or use a zeroclearance fence or box guard.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) ELECTRICAL Circuit Requirements ELECTRICAL This machine must be connected to the correct size and type of power supply circuit, or fire or electrical damage may occur. Read through this section to determine if an adequate power supply circuit is available. If a correct circuit is not available, a qualified electrician MUST install one before you can connect the machine to power.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Grounding Requirements This machine MUST be grounded. In the event of certain types of malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to travel—in order to reduce the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you do not understand these grounding requirements, or if you are in doubt about whether the tool is properly grounded.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) SET UP Unpacking This machine has been carefully packaged for safe transportation. If you notice the machine has been damaged during shipping, please contact your authorized Shop Fox dealer immediately. Items Needed for Setup SET UP The following items are needed, but not included, to set up your machine. Description Qty • Precision Level..............................................1 • Safety Glasses (for each person).........................1 • Solvent/Cleaner...........
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Inventory List L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. The following is a description of the main components shipped with the SHOP FOX® Model W1701. Lay the components out to inventory them, and refer to the list below and Figure 6. T. A I H E J D M C B K N F G L R P Q O S T Figure 6. Component layout. -13- SET UP Main Contents Qty A. Shaper Unit......................................1 B. Stand Bolt Bag..................................
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Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Cleaning Machine To prevent corrosion during shipment and storage of your machine, the factory has coated the bare metal surfaces of your machine with a heavy-duty rust prevention compound. If you are unprepared or impatient, this compound can be difficult to remove.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Machine Placement Weight Load Physical Environment Refer to the Machine Specifications for the weight of your machine. Make sure that the surface upon which the machine is placed will bear the weight of the machine, additional equipment that may be installed on the machine, and the heaviest workpiece that will be used. Additionally, consider the weight of the operator and any dynamic loading that may occur when operating the machine.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Assembly LACERATION HAZARD! Inspect edges of all metal parts before handling them. Some metal parts may have sharp edges, which can cause injury. To assemble machine, do these steps: 1. 2. Lay one stand side on the ground and attach the cross bars with the 8mm carriage bolts, 3⁄8" washers, and 8mm hex nuts as shown in Figure 8. DO NOT fully tighten the nuts and bolts at this time. Attach the second stand side to the assembly. Figure 8. Attaching cross bars to stand side.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) 8. For custom fence facing, make sure the screw heads are countersunk completely below the surface of the fence face. 9. Connect the safety guard bar to the safety guard shaft with two M8-1.25 x 12 bolts and the 8mm flat washers. See Figure 11. 10. Connect the safety guard to the safety guard bar with two M4-0.7 x 12 Phillips® head screws and the M4-0.7 nuts. See Figure 11. 11.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Test Run Once assembly is complete, test run the machine to ensure it is properly connected to power and safety components are functioning properly. If you find an unusual problem during the test run, immediately stop the machine, disconnect it from power, and fix the problem BEFORE operating the machine again. The Troubleshooting table in the SERVICE section of this manual can help.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) OPERATIONS General This machine will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these operations can be dangerous or deadly if performed incorrectly. SET UP The instructions in this section are written with the understanding that the operator has the necessary knowledge and skills to operate this machine.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Cutters vs. Router Bits When shipped, the Model W1701W is set up for using shaper cutters. However, if you plan on using router bits, you must first convert the Model W1701W to a router table. To convert your shaper to a router table, refer to Page 38. If you're not sure which type of cutting tools you will use, read below for the pros and cons of both. Shaper Cutters Pros—Shaper cutters are larger, more durable, and generally last longer than router bits.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Stock Inspection & Requirements SET UP Here are some rules to follow when choosing and shaping stock: • DO NOT shape stock that contains large or loose knots. Injury to the operator or damage to the workpiece can occur if the knots become dislodged during the cutting operation. • Avoid shaping against the grain direction. Cutting against the grain increases the likelihood of stock kickback, as well as tear-out on the workpiece.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Spindle Elevation Correct spindle height is crucial to most shaping applications. Use a piece of test wood to confirm the correct spindle height before cutting expensive lumber. To set the spindle height, do these steps: 1. Loosen the spindle lock knob located on the side of the shaper as shown in Figure 17. 2. Move the spindle height lever shown in Figure 18 to raise the spindle or left to lower the spindle. 3. Retighten the spindle lock knob on the side of the shaper.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Fence Positioning The two fence faces are independently adjustable to allow for different shaping tasks. The fence faces can be set at different positions to remove material from the entire edge of the wood stock or set at the same position to shape part of the edge. To adjust the fence, do these steps: 1. Loosen the fence mount lock handle shown in Figure 20. 2. Adjust the position of the fence by turning the adjustment knob shown in Figure 20. 3.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Cutter Installation ACCIDENTAL START-UP HAZARD! Always disconnect machine before installing or removing any cutting equipment. Performing these procedures while machine is connected to power greatly increases risk of serious injury! Above Figure 23. Rub collar mounted above cutter.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) To install cutters and rub collars, do these steps: 1. DISCONNECT SHAPER FROM POWER SOURCE! 2. Slide the cutter(s) and rub collars onto the spindle in the correct orientation for your intended cut. 3. Install the keyed safety washer and nut as shown in Figure 26. OPERATIONS CUTTER FLY-APART HAZARD! Always use the keyed safety washer! The lock tang on this washer prevents the shaper cutter bit from loosening the spindle nut during operation. 4.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Router Bit Installation Before using router bits, you should convert the shaper to a router table. Refer to Table Spacer Kit on Page 23 to learn how to do this. Lip Snapped into Groove The Model W1701 comes with a 1⁄2" and 1⁄4" router bit collet. When installing router bits, make sure that the router bits are secure before starting the machine. A loose router bit may fly out of the spindle. To install the router bit collet, do these steps: 1.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Straight Shaping Because the shaper fence halves are independently adjustable, you can set up the shaper to cut part or all of the workpiece edge. Carriage Adjustment Knob (1 of 2) Adjustment Knob Note: To quickly set the depth of cut, loosen both carriage adjustment knobs and move the fence assembly in or out in relation to the cutter. This positions the fence to allow for the micro-adjustments described below.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Partial Edge Removal When removing part of the workpiece edge, it is important to properly align the fence faces to supported the material from the infeed side to the outfeed side of the table (see Adjusting Fence Parallelism on Page 23). End View Outfeed Fence Infeed Fence Also, examine the grain on the side edge of the board. Whenever possible, run the board so the shaper cutters are cutting with the grain, as shown in Figure 33.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Template Shaping The use of templates allows identical parts to be cut with speed and accuracy. Shaping with a pattern begins by attaching a prefabricated template to the rough workpiece. The edge of the template rides against a rub collar on the spindle as the cutter cuts the matching profile on the workpiece edge, as shown in Figure 35. Always perform test cuts on scrap stock to ensure pattern works as required.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Freehand Shaping Freehand shaping is shaping without the aid of the miter slot or fence. The most dangerous part of shaping freehand is beginning the cut, when the cutter first contacts the workpiece. Often the workpiece will tend to jerk or kickback, catching the operator off guard. To reduce kickback and maintain workpiece control when freehand shaping, always use a starting pin (see Figure 36) or starting block (see Figure 37) to start shaping cut.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Using Starting Block Sometimes the starting pin will not be in the most advantageous position. To remedy this situation, firmly clamp a board in the desired position to act as a starting block (see Figure 39). Some type of pivot point MUST be used. The purpose of the starting block is to support the workpiece during the beginning of the cut.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) ACCESSORIES Shaper Accessories The following shaper accessories may be available through your local Woodstock International Inc. Dealer. If you do not have a dealer in your area, these products are also available through online dealers. Please call or e-mail Woodstock International Inc. Customer Service to get a current listing of dealers at: 1-800-840-8420 or at sales@woodstockint.com.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) W1159—Spacer 1⁄2" Bore, 1" OD, 1⁄4" High W1160—Spacer 1⁄2" Bore, 1" OD, 3⁄8" High W1161—Spacer 1⁄2" Bore, 1" OD, 1⁄2" High W1162—Spacer 1⁄2" Bore, 1" OD, 3⁄4" High W1163—Spacer 1⁄2" Bore, 1" OD, 1" High Spacers allow you to position your shaper cutter anywhere on the spindle. Use them between cutters or stack them above the cutter to bear against the spindle nut. Every shaper owner needs a set of these on-hand. W1114—3⁄4" Rub Collar, 15⁄8" Outside Dia.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) MAINTENANCE General For optimum performance from your machine, follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any specific instructions given in this section. Ongoing (with each use) • Loose mounting bolts. • Vacuum all dust on and around the machine. • Wipe down table and all unpainted cast-iron components. • Worn or damaged wires. • Any other unsafe condition. Monthly Check • V-belt tension, damage, or wear. • Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside cabinet and off motor.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) SERVICE General This section covers the most common service adjustments or procedures that may need to be made during the life of your machine. If you require additional machine service not included in this section, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to: techsupport@woodstockint.com. Belt Tension Over time, the belt can stretch and wear based upon the workload applied, operating environment, and storage conditions.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tables cover common problems that may occur with this machine. If you need replacement parts or additional troubleshooting help, contact our Technical Support. Note: Before contacting Tech Support, find the machine serial number and manufacture date, and if available, your original purchase receipt. This information is required to properly assist you.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Operations PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Workpiece is 1. Dull cutter. burned when cut. 2. Too slow of a feed rate. 3. Pitch build-up on cutter. 4. Cutter rotating in the wrong direction. 5. Taking too deep of a cut. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Replace cutter or have it professionally sharpened. Increase feed speed. Clean cutter with a blade and bit cleaning solution. Reverse the direction of the cutter rotation. Make several passes of light cuts. Fuzzy Grain 1.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Table Spacer Kit The provided table spacer kit allows you to modify your shaper for use as a router table by raising the table. A higher table will allow you to make shallow cuts and utilize the upper blade area of most router bits with standard-length shanks. To install the table spacer kit, do these steps: 1. DISCONNECT SHAPER FROM POWER SOURCE! 2. Remove the spindle lock nut and any cutters or rub collars installed on the spindle. 3.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Spindle Cartridge Replacement Should a bearing fail, your shaper will probably develop a noticeable rumble, which will increase when the machine is put under load. If allowed to get worse, overheating of the journal containing the bad bearing could occur, which may cause the bearing to seize and possibly damage other parts of the machine.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Resurfacing Fence The fence can be resurfaced or made flat with a jointer to correct any warping. This procedure should only be done if the fences will not align with each other after careful adjustment or they are warped. To resurface the fence, do these steps: 1. Make sure the fence face mounting screws are far enough below the surface of the fence that they will not contact the jointer knives during operation.
Model W1701 (Mfg. Since 10/16) Electrical Components & Wiring Motor Cord Ground Power Cord ON/OFF Switch Motor & FWD/REV Switch Figure 48. On/Off switch. Figure 49. Motor and FWD/REV switch. Run Capacitor 40MFD 250VAC Start Capacitor 300MFD 125VAC 5-15 PLUG 120VAC Hot FWD/REV SWITCH Neutral Ground 1 3 5 6 KEDU HY29D KEDU HY18 20/12A 125/250V SERVICE 2 4 Ground MOTOR ON/OFF SWITCH (viewed from rear) Figure 50. Wiring diagram.
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