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Hiya folks,
I want to machine a router bit adapter for my Powermatic #26 wood shaper, to utilize 1/2 shank router bits.
The standard shaper spindle is for shaper cutters, but you can easily remove the spindle to insert a router bit adapter.
These adapters are commercially available, but are ~ $100..
Here are a couple of photos, one of the standard spindle and adapter, and one of the commercial router bit adapter.
Not a complicated piece, but I would like your input on machining the adapter nose, with the associated clamping nut.
The commercial one utilizes a split tapered nose with tapered tightening nut.
Any inputs on the taper angle, cutting slots, type of steel, etc?
Thanks.
Dan
I want to machine a router bit adapter for my Powermatic #26 wood shaper, to utilize 1/2 shank router bits.
The standard shaper spindle is for shaper cutters, but you can easily remove the spindle to insert a router bit adapter.
These adapters are commercially available, but are ~ $100..
Here are a couple of photos, one of the standard spindle and adapter, and one of the commercial router bit adapter.
Not a complicated piece, but I would like your input on machining the adapter nose, with the associated clamping nut.
The commercial one utilizes a split tapered nose with tapered tightening nut.
Any inputs on the taper angle, cutting slots, type of steel, etc?
Thanks.
Dan