Steve Summers Cutting the Tapered Gib in the Metal Shaper

[@brustar5152]

Kudos for respecting the shaper as a worthy machine tool. In 1970 when newly employed at a general machine shop and finding all the mills either busy or already set up for a job, I just stepped over to the best looking shaper I'd ever seen and performed my job while all the other guys in the shop kept passing by and looking at me doing a simple slot job like I was performing some form of dark magic. Apparently very few people got training on the Shaper during their apprenticeships in the sixties which explained why the shaper was in such primo shape I guess. You do not need to keep using the disclaimer of "well this is the way I did it anyway but there may be better ways" the way that works for you is the way ALL tool makers, tool and die, or general machinists default to as normal practice thereby shortening set-up time through repetition. Any shop will be happy with you cutting operation times and if working for yourself, so will you. Good stuff young fellow.

[@PorkBarrel.]

Another well thought out process Steve. As someone here said it is fascinating to hear your logic. Your explanations are spot on.

[@lookcreations]

each video is getting better Steve, nice clear explanation of your approach, great stuff. That shape compound table is a useful feature. I think I will need working with tapered supports under the work in the vice. Quite enviously ! All the best mat

[@SteveSummers]

Thanks Mat, I am getting more comfortable on camera and learning the basics of video editing. I believe I have tons of content for future videos due to all the projects I have going on, I have found that it takes twice the time when you are filming and then all the time it takes to edit. I must say that I enjoy it even if it is much more work, at least I can share with others whats going on, If you don't have someone to show what you are doing it takes some of the enjoyment out of it. Thanks again , your videos inspired me to give it a try.

[@mertonsilliker3686]

Nice job steve, I know nil about a shaper, what an education, keeper coming

[@harrieaerts3298]

Thanks for your videos Steve, I'm rebuilding a small shaper, and have a larger one waiting as well, and there are not a lot of shaper channels out there. To get the angle right you could also have clamped the old gib on the table and run your indicator over it (you have to take the compound apart for it but I'm sure you can still mount an indicator to the ram). If the top of the gib is parallel to the ram the table is angled right, and you don't have to do any calculating. Keep up the good videos!

[@mrpete222]

I liked

[@terrycannon570]

Steve Something that I use for cover is just simple kitchen aluminum foil . It is extremely easy to form around objects is readily available and also easy to store a roll of it in the shop. I also use kitchen Saran Wrap if not worried about heat.

[@SteveSummers]

terry cannon Thanks Terry

[@terrycannon570]

Steve I keep trying to catch the set up on cutting the side taper. I am assuming the table is locked and the angle is determined by the angle of the tool and hand feeding down on the end of the back stroke of each cut. I guess I just need to take some scrap and make some practice cuts and practice tools to really get the hang of it.

[@SteveSummers]

terry cannon the sides of the gib was cut buy rotating the compound to 30°and fed down by hand on the return. Table locked. Practice on anything and everything but the part you need. Do it 10 times in practice and when it's time for the real thing it will be no problem 👍

[@nevetslleksah]

Love your shaper. What make and size is it? They are so hypnotic when cutting. The use of the leather sheeting is great. Thanks for making the video.

[@petarraykov9059]

Thanks, that was new knowledge to me!

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hi Steve, Working backwards through all your videos... I've seen Stefan use the leather on a lathe but never seen it on a shaper... Take care Paul,,

[@tinker453]

Fascinating!

[@SteveSummers]

Thanks, a lot of thought and work went in to making that tapered gib, almost nothing on youtube about them because they are somewhat difficult to make and no one that made one wanted to be bothered with filming it Thanks for watching, glad you found it interesting.

[@fray266]

Hi. How was the wedge tilt angle set? leaned the table or lined?

[@SteveSummers]

The table tilts up to 15°. Makes cutting small angles easy.

[@fray266]

@@SteveSummers Cool! It is a pity that in our machines of production of the USSR there is no such function ((

[@SteveSummers]

@@fray266 The tilting table is a expensive option. Most shapers here in the U.S don't have it either. You could always use a sine bar in the vise to achieve the same thing. That would probably take less time and be more accurate than dialing in the tilting table. Only issue would be holding it good with the vise. 😁👍

[@fray266]

@@SteveSummers Thanks for the answer and for the advice !!)

[@torque350hp]

It seeme to be a good aproach to what your doing here.

[@sblack48]

Steve why did you have the holder sticking out so far? Why not raise the table instead? I must be missing something. Oh, cause you don't have the vise installed....doh! Never mind 😳

[@Dzon_Jacek]

👍

[@grahamsengineering.2532]

Hey Steve. Greetings from Brisbane Australia. Just got a customer the other day wanting a Gib made for his Drill Mill. The way you have done this is what I was thinking of doing. He has given me a sample to go off and like you I have the Tilt Table on my 22" Strigon so I'll just dial it in for the taper, love your way of determining the Taper. I'll make mine longer and do a final fit, measure and cut to length (old way of fitting gibs I think) as there needs to be a slot milled in for the adjusting screw. Cheers. www.grahamsengineering.com.au

[@grahamsengineering.2532]

Just reading the comments and I better film mine being made.

[@kennethwhite8269]

Lmao... dude said i am no machinest i just play one on the KZbin....

[@hughlink3122]

Good work but way to much explaining