7" Rhodes Shaper, Anyone have one?

[Janderso]

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to purchase a 7" Rhodes Shaper. At least John York, (Benmychree) thinks he remembers it as a Rhodes.
I won't be able to pick it up until Spring. Just curious how many are out there.
It is in very good condition.

 

[Bob Korves]

TLAR (that looks about right). It looks like the one you bought, Jeff.
-Bob

 

[Janderso]

You know Bob, that stand looks right too. I have seen other pictures and I think it is the real deal.
Can't wait to have both items closer to home!!

 

[samstu]

There's a fellow on youtube "chirpey's tinkerings" who has one and makes vids here in Ohio.

 

[Downwindtracker2]

Here if you haven't already found this stash. http://www.neme-s.org/shapers/shaper_columns.html

 

[Janderso]

Thank you Downwind, interesting reading.

 

[mcostello]

Got one here. S/N 830 or some such.

 

[Janderso]

Mr. Costello,
Please show us your #830 or some such.
I'll post when I pick it up.
Been reading through Downwindtracker dood's articles.
Enjoyable.
Most people would find these shaper articles incredibly boring. Not me.

 

[Ulma Doctor]

watch out, you'll only want to play with your shaper when you get it home!

 

[tertiaryjim]

Hi Janderso
I have a 7" Rhodes thats torn down for a complete rebuild. If you need pic's of any assembles I can check my files.
The original scraping was done in a basket weave pattern. Looks nice but after measuring the components I found
the scraping was done more for looks than fit. Some parts are out as much as .004"/ft.
It may be that some scrapers did the job well and others just did it for looks.
Mine doesn't have the oil pan.
What I see of your base looks original. My base has an extension for the motor mount that looks factory made.
Looking forward to seeing your machine.
Jim