JET warrants every product it sells against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools needs service or repair, please
contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday.
Warranty Period
The general warranty lasts for the time period specified in the literature included with your product or on the official
JET branded website.
• JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product. (See chart below)
• Accessories carry a limited warranty of one year from the date of receipt.
• Consumable items are defined as expendable parts or accessories expected to become inoperable within a
reasonable amount of use and are covered by a 90 day limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects.
Who is Covered
This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product from the date of delivery.
What is Co vered
This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the limitations stated below. This warranty
does not cover failures due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear,
improper repair, alterations or lack of maintenance.
Warranty Limitations
Woodworking products with a Five Year Warranty that are used for commercial or industrial purposes default to a
Two Year Warranty. Please contact Technical Service at 1-800-274-6846 for further clarification.
How to Get Technical Support
Please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846. Please note that you will be asked to pro vi de proof
of initia l p u rch a s e whe n calling. If a product requires further inspection, the Technical Service representative will
explain and assist with any additional action needed. JET has Authorized Service Centers located throughout the
United States. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-800-274-6846 or use the Service
Center Locator on the JET website.
More Information
JET is constantly adding new products. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your local distributor
or visit the JET website.
How S tate Law A pplies
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, subject to applicable state law.
Limitations on This Warranty
JET LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT.
EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTI ES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
JET SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR FOR
INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR
PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
JET sells through distributors only. The specifications listed in JET printed materials and on official JET website are
given as general information and are not binding. JET reserves the right to effect at any time, without prior notice,
those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason
whatsoever. JET
Product Listing with Warranty Period
90 Days – Parts; Consumable items; Light-Duty Air Tools
1 Year – Motors; Machine Accessories; Heavy-Duty Air Tools; Pro-Duty Air Tools
2 Year – Metalworking Machinery; Electric Hoists, Electric Hoist Accessories; Woodworking Machinery used
for industrial or commercial purposes
5 Year – Woodworking Machinery
Limited Lifetime – JET Parallel clamps; VOLT Series Electric Hoists; Manual Hoists; Manual Hoist
Accessories; Shop Tools; Warehouse & Dock products; Hand Tools
NOTE: JET is a division of JPW Industries, Inc. References in this document to JET also apply to JPW Industries,
Inc., or any of its successors in interest to the JET brand.
®
branded products are not sold in Canada by JPW Industries, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Warranty and Servic e .............................................................................................................................. 2
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 3
Unpac king ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Electri c al Connec tions ........................................................................................................................... 10
General Information ........................................................................................................................... 10
Safety Ke y .................................................................................................................... ..................... 1 9
Special Cuts .......................................................................................................................................... 29
Parts ..................................................................................................................................................... 33
The specifi cati ons in this m anual are giv en as general i nform ation and are not bi nding. J ET reserv es the
right to eff ect, at any tim e and wit hout pri or notic e, changes or alt erat ions to par ts, fi tti ngs, and accessory
equipment deemed nec essary for any reason whatsoever.
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Warnings
1. Read and understand the ent ire owner's manual bef or e att em pting assembly or operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings po sted on the m achine and i n thi s manual. Fail ure to comply wit h
all of these warnings m ay cause seriou s i njury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or remov ed.
4. This shaper is designed and int ended for use by proper ly t rained and experi enced personnel onl y. If
you are not f amiliar wit h the proper and safe operati on of a shaper, do not use unt il proper training
and knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this shaper for other than it s intended use. If used for other pur poses, JET disclaim s any
real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that may result from that use.
6. Always wear appr oved saf ety glasses/face shields while u si ng this shaper. Everyday ey eglasses only
have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.
7. Before operati ng this shaper, rem ove tie, rings, watches and other j ewelry, and r oll sleeves up past
the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair. Non-slip footwear or anti-skid f loor strips
are recommended. Do not wear gloves.
8. Wear ear protector s (plugs or muffs) during ext ended peri ods of oper ation.
9. Some dust created by power sanding, shaping, grinding, drilling and other construction activities
contain chemi cals known to cause cancer , bir th defects or other r eproductiv e harm . Some exampl es
of these chemic als are:
• Lead from lead based paint.
• Crystalli ne sil ic a from bricks, cement and other m asonry pr oduc ts.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk of exposure varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area and work with approved safety
equipment, such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
10. Do not operate this machi ne while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medicati on.
11. M ak e c er tain the machine is properl y grounded.
12. M ak e all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the power source. A
machine under repair should be RED TAGGED to show it must not be used until maintenance is
complete.
13. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the machine before turning it on.
14. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machi ne is in use. If removed for maintenance
purposes, use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately after m aintenance is complete.
15. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the machine, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Chec k for alignment of moving par ts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting
and any other condi ti ons that m ay affect its operati on. A guard or ot her part that i s damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
16. P r ov ide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glar e, overhead lighting.
17. K eep the floor around the machi ne cl ean and fr ee of scrap material, oil and grease.
18. K eep v isitors a safe distanc e from the work area. K eep children away.
19. M ak e y our workshop child proof wit h padloc k s, m aster switches or by removing safety keys.
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20. Giv e your work undivi ded attention. Looki ng around, carryi ng on a conversati on and “horse-play” ar e
careless acts that can r esul t in serious injury.
21. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the blade or other
moving part s. Do not over r eac h or use excessive force to perform any mac hine operation.
22. Use the ri ght t ool at the cor rect speed and feed r ate. Do not for ce a tool or attachment to do a job for
which it was not designed. T he ri ght tool will do the job better and safer.
23. Use recom mended accessories; i mproper accessories m ay be hazar dous.
24. Maintai n tools with care. Keep cutter sharp and clean f or the best and safest perf ormance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
25. Check t he cutter f or crack s or missing teet h. Do not use a cracked c utter or one with missing teeth or
improper set. Make sure the c utt er i s securel y locked on the arbor.
26. Keep hands clear of the cutter area. Do not reach past the cutter to clear parts or scrap with the
shaper running. Avoi d awkward operations an d hand posi ti ons where a sudden sli p coul d cause your
hand to contact the c utt er .
27. Do not attem pt to shape boards with loose knots or with nails or other foreign mat erial, on its surface.
Do not attempt to shape twisted, warped, bo wed or “i n wind” stoc k unl ess one edge ha s been joi nt ed
for guiding purpose s prior to shaping.
28. Do not at tempt to shape long or wide board s unsupported where spring or weight coul d cause the
board to shift posit ion.
29. A lways use safety devices for all oper ations where they can be used.
30. B e sure t o c hec k the direction of spindl e rotation before use.
31. Turn off the mac hine before cl eaning. Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debri s — do
not use your hands.
32. Do not stand on the machine. Seri ous injury could occur if the machine ti ps over.
33. Never leave the mac hine r unning unattended. Turn the power off and do not l eav e the mac hine until it
comes to a complete stop.
34. Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from the area bef or e start ing the machine.
Familiariz e you rself with the following safety no tices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or
possible machine damage.
This means that if precauti ons are not heeded, it may result in serious injury or possibly
even death.
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Short stock – Never shape stock less than 12
inches in length without special fixtures. Where
practic al, shape longer stoc k and c ut to size.
12 inch rule – W hen shaping, never allow your
hands to come closer than 12 inches to the
cutters.
Hand safety – Never pass the hands directly
over, or in front of, the c utters (Figure A). As one
hand approaches the 12 i nch radius point , remove
it (or the push stick) in an arc motion and
reposition hands 12 i nc hes beyond t he c utters.
Blind cut – W hen blind cutting, t he workpiece i s
positioned on t op of the template. This keeps the
cutter(s) cutting only the underside of the
workpiece and prov ides a "distanc e" guard f or the
operator.
Cutter Clearance – W ith the power disconnect ed,
always rotate the spindle by hand with any new
set-up to ensure pr oper c learance wit h the cutters.
At the same tim e, check to be sure the c utt erhead
is turning in the cor r ect dir ec tion.
Stock feed – Feed stock opposi te to the di recti on
of the cut ter rot ation (Figur e B). Nev er back stock
out of the cutter once the cut has been started.
Instead, pull the stock straight out away from
cutter and begin the cut again.
Guide pin – W henever possible, use a guide pi n
when performing pattern shaping and collar
shaping operations.
Tool maintenance – Cl ean and sharp tools giv e
safer and better performance. Dull tools can
cause kickbacks and excessive chatter. Before
making a cut, always check the condition and
adjustment of the tools. Never use a tool that is
not balanced and rated for the selected RPM.
Spindle speed – Do not o perate tools at speeds
higher than rated by the manufacturer.
Cutter selection – Use only those cutters
designed to be used on the m achine, and mount
only safety type c utt er s on the spi ndle.
Stock condition – The danger of kicked-back
stock can occur when the stock ha s knots, hole s,
or foreign objec ts such as nails. Warped or in-wind
stock should f ir st be joi nt ed on one surf ac e bef ore
attempting to use it on the shaper.
Figure A
Figure B
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Introduction
This manual is provided by JET covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET
Model JWS-35X Series Shaper. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions,
general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been
designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance with
instructi ons set forth i n this manual . If there are any questions or comm ents, please contact either your
local suppli er or JET. JET can also be reached at our web site: www.jettools.com.
Motor ............................................................................................................................................... Stock Number
Table Size (L x W) ........................................................................................................................ 32-1/4" x 26-3/4"
Table T-slot ....................................................................................................................................... 3/4"W x 3/8”D
Table Height from Floor ..................................................................................................................................... 34”
Fence Size x 2 ......................................................................................................................... 4-7/8" (H) x 16" (W)
Dust Collection Minimum CFM Required 4" Port .............................................................................................. 600
Overall Dimensions ..................................................................................... 32-1/4" (L) x 28-1/4" (W) x 42-3/8" (H)
The specifications given above were current at
time of printing, but because of our policy of
continuous impr ovement, JET reserves the ri ght
to change specifi cations at any tim e and without
prior notic e, wit hout incurring obligati ons.
Unpacking
1. Remove box and wood crating completely
from around shaper. Check for shipping
damage. Report any dam age immedi ately to
your distributor and shipping agent. Do not
discard any shipping material until the
Shaper is assembled and running properly.
2. Unbolt the shaper f r om the skid.
3. Carefully slide the shaper from the pallet
onto the floor.
The Shaper should be placed in an area
with a sturdy level floor , good ventilation and
sufficient lighting. Leave enough space
around the mac hine for mounting ex tension
wings and rail assemblies, and l oading and
off-loading stock and general maintenance
work.
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Shipping Contents
Compare the c ontents of your container with the
parts listings and illustrations on this page to
make sure all parts are intact. Missing parts, if
any, should be report ed to your distribut or. Read
the instruction manual thoroughly for assembly,
maintenance and safety instructions.
Main Shaper Container
Main Shaper Container
1 Cabinet and Base (A)
1 Fence Assembly (B)
Hardware
Hardware and incl uded tools consist of the f ollowing items:
1. Remove two hex cap screws and flat wash-ers (A) that secure the fence assembly (B) to
the table and discard.
2. Set the fence assembly (B) aside to permit
cleaning of t he table.
3. Peel away the plastic protective wrap (C)
covering t he table surface.
Exposed (unpaint ed) metal surfac es, such as the
table top and ext ension wing s, have been giv en a
protective coating at the factory.
4. Remove protective coating with a soft cloth
moistened with ker osene.
Do not use acetone, gasoline, or lacquer
thinner for this purpose. Do not use solvents
on plastic par ts, and do not use an abrasive
pad because it may scrat c h the surfaces.
Lock Handle Assembly
1. Locate two fence locks from the hardware
package (Page 9, Item M) and disassemble.
Referring to Fi gur e 1:
2. Place the large washers (E) on the shaft of
each lock handle (D), then insert into the
slotted openings (O) on the fence casting (P).
3. Continue the lock handle re-assembly by
placing one s m all flat washer (F
the spring (G) and second small flat washer
(F
) on each shaft pr otruding from the bottom
2
of the casting (P). Place lock nuts (H) on the
threaded ends and ti ghten all t he way (19mm
deep socket required) .
When the lock nuts (H) are secured, 1/2" of
thread should be visible on the ends of the
lock handle shaft (D).
), followed by
1
Fence Assembly Installation
1. Place the fence assembly (N) on the table
(Q).
2. Line up the threaded ends of the lock handles
(D) with the threaded mounting holes (R) on
the table (Q) and secure, but allow suffi cient
slack to permit the fence to be adjusted
backward and forward.
3. Place the safety guard holder (L) on the cast-
ing (P) and secure with lock knobs (J) and flat
washers (K).
Figure 1
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Cutter Guard
Electrical Connections
Referring to Fi gur e 2:
Mount the cutter guard (A) to the safety guard
holder (H). Insert two lock knobs (B) through the
cutter guard sl ots and into t he threaded mounting holes (J) on t he s afet y guard holder (H).
Feather Board
Referring to Fi gur e 2:
Loosen l ock handles (C) and slide the rail of the
featherboard so the squared edges of the
carriage bolt (D) engages i n the groove (F) al ong
the top of the fenc e.
Electrical connections must
be made by a qualified electrician in
compliance with all relevant codes. This
machine must be properly grounded to help
prevent electrical shock and possible fatal
injury.
General Information
A power plug is not provided with the Model
JWS35X. You may either connect the proper
UL/CSA listed plug or “hardwire” the machine
directly to your elect rical panel prov ided there is a
disconnect near the machine for the operator.
Consult electrical drawings on pages 45-46 for
further clarification of wiring setup.
This machine must be grounded. Grounding
provides a path of least resistanc e to help divert
current away from the operator in case of
electrical malfunction.
Make sure the voltage of your power supply
matches the specifications on the motor plate of
the machine.
Figure 2
Handwheel Handle
Insert the handle (A, Fig. 3) into the handwheel
(B) and secure with a 14 mm wrench.
Figure 3
Extens ion Cords
If an ext ension cord is nece ssary, make sure t he
cord rati ng is suitabl e for the amperage listed on
the machine' s motor pl ate. An under size cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheat ing.
The chart in Table 1 shows the correct size cord
to use based on cor d lengt h and m otor pl at e amp
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the
cord.
Extension Cord Length *
25
50
75
100
150
Amps
< 5 16 16 16 14 12 12
5 to 8 16 16 14 12 10 NR
8 to 12 14 14 12 10 NR NR
12 to 15 12 12 10 10 NR NR
15 to 20 10 10 10 NR NR NR
21 to 30 10 NR NR NR NR NR
*b ased on lim iti ng th e lin e volt ag e drop to 5V at 150% of th e
rated amp eres.
NR: Not Recommended.
feet
feet
Table 1
feet
feet
feet
200
feet
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Adjustments
When changing tools, making
adjustments, or doing clean-up and maintenance, always turn the machine off and
unplug the machine from its power source.
Fence Assembly Movement
Referring to Fi gur e 4:
The adjustment controls of the fence assembly
are as follows:
A – Fence Assembly Lock Knob – to secure fenc e
assembly to table
B – Lock Knob – to secure the outfeed f enc e
C – Outfeed Ram Adjust – fine forward/bac k ward
adjustment for outfeed fence
D – Lock Knob – loosening permit s side t o si de
adjustment of infeed or outfeed fence
E – Lock Knob – loosening permits vertical
adjustment of guar d (F)
G – Lock Knob – loosening permi ts
backward/for ward adj ustment of guard (F)
Figure 4
Handwheel
The handwheel controls the spindle hei ght.
Spindle he ig ht
Referring to Fi gur e 5:
1. Loosen the lock knob (A).
2. Turn the handwheel (B) clockwise to raise
and counterclockwise to lower the spindle
(C).
3. Tighten the lock k nob (A).
Figure 5
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Coplanar Alignment
Follow steps 1–5 to determine if alignment is
necessary. Steps 6–9 will guide you through the
alignment if required.
Verifying that fences are coplanar
1. Remove the guard and spindle attachment.
2. Unlock knobs D
assembly (A) so it is positioned approximately
at midpoint; then secure lock knobs D
3. Place a straightedge (H) on t he table against
the infeed and outfeed fences (F
4. Unlock the ram dial lock knob (B).
5. With the ram adjust dial (C) adjust the
position of the outfeed fence (G
same time pressing against the straightedge
(H) and attempting to bring both fences (G
) in-line with the straightedge.
G
2
Note: The outfeed fence casting (F
adjust-able whil e t he infeed f ence cast ing (F
is stationary and c annot be adjusted.
No adjustment is required if both fences (G
) are flush with the straightedge as shown in
G
2
Figure 6. Proceed to the Ram Dial Calibration
section on page 14.
Adjustment is required if the fences appear
skewed (Figure 7). Continue with the steps below.
Coplanar Adjustment
6. Remove both fences (J
straightedge against the infeed and outfeed
fence castings (Fi gur e 8) .
, D2 and adjust the fence
1
, D2.
1
, F2).
1
) while at the
2
) is
2
, J2) and place the
1
,
1
)
1
,
1
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
Coplanar Alignment
Read step 7 completely before attempting.
7. Maintain steady pressure of t he straightedge
against the fenc e castings (K, Fig. 8). At the
same tim e, attempt t o bring both fences into
alignment as shown in Figure 9. This is
accomplished by alternately making
incremen-tal adjustments to two setscrews
(M, Fig. 10) on the front face of the casting (L,
Fig. 10) with a 3m m hex wrench, foll owed by
repositioning the casting with the ram adjust
dial (Q, Fig. 10) as required.
Important: It is recommended that the
adjustment setscrews (M, Fig. 10) be rotated
in 1/16th inc r em ents or l ess at a time.
Figure 10
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Fence
p
The outfeed fenc e must also be perpendicular t o
the table. Thi s can be chec k ed as follows:
8. Place a square against the casting (L, Fig.
9. If adjustment is required, adjust setscrews N
Alignment i s complete when both fence c astings
are coplanar (in-line) as shown in Figure 9 and
the outfeed fence is perpendicular to the table.
10. Replace both fences and secure.
erpend icular to table
10) and table.
(Fig. 10).
Ram Dial Calibration
The cutter guard should be r emoved or raised to
provide clearanc e.
Referring to Fi gur e 11:
1. Loosen the ram dial lock knob (B).
2. Adjust the outfeed ram dial (A) fully
clockwise.
3. With a straightedge (F) pressed against bot h
infeed and outfeed fences (D, E, G) as
reference, both fences should be in-line as
shown and the scale (C) should indicate zero.
If step 3 can be successfully achieved, no
calibration is required.
If the fences cannot be brought into ali gnment (L),
adjust as follows:
4. Remove fences (D, E).
5. Using a 10mm wrench, loosen the lock nut
(O, Fig. 10) that secures the zero stop set-
screw (P, Fig, 10) on the casting (L, Fig. 10).
6. Loosen or tighten the setscrew (P, Fig. 10),
as required, to bring fence castings into
alignment as shown in M.
Note:Ram Dial Adjust (A) is fully clockwise
(from step 2).
7. Tighten lock nut (O, Fig. 10).
If the scale (C) does not indicate zer o:
8. Loosen two screws (J) that secure the
indicator (H) and adjust unt il the zero on the
indicator (H) i s lined up wi th the zero on the
scale (K).
9. Tighten screws (J).
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to v erify that calibration is
successful.
Figure 11
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Spindle Gib Adjustment
Referring to Fi gur e 12:
The spindle housing gib on your machine is
factory adjusted and initially should not require
readjust-m ent. After a period of use the gib m ay
wear and become loose, introducing play and
potentiall y c ausing the spindle (B ) to vi brate. This
requires adjustment.
To adjust:
1. With a 12mm wrench, loosen jam nuts that
secure the gib setscrews in four places (A).
2. With a 4mm hex wrench, tighten each
setscrew 1/8 or less turn starting with the
lowest one, followed by the uppermost one,
then the two middle setscrews.
If this is not enough to remove the play,
repeat this step unt il the play is removed.
Note: If t he gibs are t oo ti ght the f ront handw heel
that control s the spindle height will be dif ficult to
turn.
When adjustment is complete:
3. Hold the set-screws in posit ion with the 4mm
hex wrench to maintain the setting while
tightening the jam nuts with the 12mm
wrench.
Figure 12
Featherboard Hold-downs
Referring to Fi gur e 13:
The JWS-35X Shaper comes equipped with two
featherboardhold-downs (A, B) mounted on the
infeed and outf eed fenc es.
1. Loosen lock handles ( C) and lock knobs (D).
2. Slide the hold-down guides to the desired
position al ong the fence and tighten the lock
handles (C).
3. Place the workpiece (E) on the t able against
the fence and under t he hold- down guide (A).
4. Adjust the feat herboard stay to put moderate
pressure on the workpiece, then tighten the
lock knob (D).
Figure 13
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Spindle Assembly Installation
Referring to Fi gur e 14:
The spindle assembly (B) is mounted to the
arbor (H) and secured with a draw bar (O) and
spindle nut (D). Use the following procedure to
install the spi ndle assembly. Rev erse the order to
remove the spindle.
When changing tools, making
adjustments, or doing clean-up and maintenance, always turn the machine off and
unplug the machine from its power source.
1. Raise the arbor (H) all the way using the
handwheel located on the front of the cabinet.
Loosen two lock knobs (E) and sl ide fence (J)
to rear. Remove cutter guard (K). Loo sen t wo lock knobs (F) and slide guard cover (G)
back.
Locking the Arbor
2. Locate the spindle lock (L) which is
accessible t hrough the door on the right side
of the cabinet . Pull out and rotat e 90º right or
left, resetting the knob into the indent.
Turn the arbor ( H) by hand until it l ocks, then
verify that it will not rotate.
Installing the Spindle Assem bly
3. Thread the spindle nut (D) onto the t hreaded
end of the spindle (C) in the direction
indicated by ar rows (A
by hand.
4. Thread the spindle assembly (B) and nut (D)
onto the arbor (H) and hand-t ighten only.
5. Insert the draw bar ( O) through the opening in
the shaft (N) just below the drive belt (M).
Turn clockwise, fastening and securing it to
the spindle. Tighten the draw bar (O) with
spindle wrench (Inset A).
6. Tighten the nut (D) with the spindle
wrench provided ( Inset A).
Shaper Cutter installation is described on the
following page. Note that at this time the arbor is still locked.
, A2). Tighten securel y
1
Spindle Assembly Removal
Referring to Fi gur e 14:
The arbor must be l ocked as described i n Spindle
Attachment Inst allation, step 2.
1. Remove the draw bar (O).
Figure 14
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2. Loosen the spindle nut (D) then, using the
spindle wrench (I nset A) continue t o turn until
the spindle break s fr ee of t he ar bor .
Shaper Cutter Installation
Note: Spindle installation is described in the
previous section.
When changing tools, making
adjustments, or doing clean-up and maintenance, always turn the machine off and
unplug the machine from its power source.
Locking the Spindle
1. Locate the spindle lock ( L, Fig. 14) accessible
through the door on the right side of the
cabinet. Pull out and rotate 90º right or left,
resetting the knob into the indent.
Attempt to turn the spindle assembly
(B, Fig. 14) by hand to verify t hat it is locked
and will not rotate.
Installing the Shaper Cut ter
Referring to Fi gur e 15:
2. Using an 8mm hex wrench (provided),
remove the sock et head cap s crew (F).
3. Remove the washer (E ), keyed collar (C) and
all or as many collars ( B) as necessary.
4. Place the shaper cutter (A) (not included)
onto the spindle, oriented in the proper
direction.
5. Place the collars (B) and keyed collar (C)
onto the spindl e.
Note:Collars com e in several widths and the
stacked selection (B) must be such that the
top of the keyed collar (C) sits slightl y above
the top of the spindle (D). This will ensure
sufficient pressure to properly secure the
shaper cutter (A) when installation is
complete.
6. Replace the washer ( E) and socket head cap
screw (F). Tighten screw with the 8mm hex
wrench provided.
Unlocking the Spindle
7. Pull out the spindle lock (L, Fig. 14)
accessible t hrough the door on the right side
of the cabinet. Rotate 90º right or left,
resetting the knob into the indent.
Using gloves to prevent injury from the
shaper cutter , turn the spindle assembly by
hand to verify that it turns freely.
Figure 15
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Changing Spindle Speed
The JWS-35X Shaper is equipped with pulleys
that allow you to c hange the spindle speed. The
belt placed on the upper pulleys as shown in
position B (Fig. 16) provides a 10,000 RPM
spindle speed. S pindl e speed for all bel t positions
are listed in Table 2 below.
*Belt Position
B 10,000 RPM
C 8,000 RPM
D 6,000 RPM
E 4,000 RPM
* Refer to Figure 14
Spindle Speed
Table 2
To change speed (ref er to Fi gur e 16):
1. Disconnect the machine from the power
source.
2. Open the door of the cabinet.
3. Remove the belt tension by moving the belt
tensionhandle (A) to the unlock po si tion. Thi s
allows the motor (G) to swivel on its m ounting
hinge.
4. Move the drive belt (shown i n the B posit ion)
to the C, D, or E positions for the spindle
speed desired as determ ined in Table 2.
5. Lock the belt tension handle (A) which
secur es t he motor (G) and places ten sion on
the drivebelt (K).
Belt Replacement
Referring to Fi gur e 16:
Replace the drive belt (K) as follows:
1. Disconnect the machine from the power
source.
2. Open the door of the cabinet.
3. Remove the belt tension by moving the belt
tensionhandle (A) to the unlock po si tion. Thi s
allows the motor (G) to swivel on its m ounting
hinge.
4. Work t he drive belt down all the way pa st the
pulleys.
5. Conti nue sli ding t he bel t down on the l eft side
until it is free of the bottom pulley (E), then
remove the belt over the top of the motor pulley (B).
6. Install the new belt by following these steps in
reverse
Figure 16
Drive Belt Tension
Referring to Fi gur e 16:
The drive belt should have sufficient tension to
prevent slippage when the machine is in
operation. If the tension on the belt needs
adjustment:
1. Disconnect the machine from the power
source.
2. Open the door of the cabinet.
3. Locate the belt tension assembly (F) and
loosen the lock nut (H, inset) with a 17mm
wrench.
4. Adjust the hex bushing (J) with a 17mm
wrench (refer to inset for adjustment
direction) for proper tension on the belt (B).
The tension handle (A ) must be in t he locked
position (ri ght) while performing thi s step.
Note: Two 17mm wrenches are required for the
next step.
5. Maintain the position of the hex bushing (J)
with one wrench while tightening the lock nut (H) wit h the ot her .
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Precision Miter Gauge
Setting the miter gauge angle
Referring to Fi gur e 17:
The precisi on miter gauge has a rack and pinion
adjustment f or setting the angle. To operate:
1. Slide t he mit er gauge into one of the sl ots on
the table top.
2. Loosen lock handle (A).
To adjust the body (B) of the miter gauge to the
desired angle:
3. Pull the spring-loaded knob (C) out and turn
until the body (B) of the mit er gauge is at the
desired angle as indicated on the scale.
4. Tighten the lock handle (A).
Indent settings
There are indents at t he 0º, 30º and 45º right and
left positions. At these settings, release the
knob (C) to engage the stop ro d. T hen ti ghten t he
lock handle (A).
Note: Do not rely solely on the indents for an
accurate setting. After the stop rod engages at the
0º, 30º and 45º positi ons, make a fi ne adjustment
with the knob (C) by pulling out and rotating, if
necessary, setting it against the scale indicator.
Extension plate
The extension plate (D) can be adjusted by sliding
to the right or left or r em ov ed entirely.
To adjust – l oosen two lock han dles (E), position
the extension plate and tighten the lock handles.
To remove – slide the ext ension plate completely
off and remove the lock handles (E) and mounting
hardware.
Calibratin g the mi t er gauge
1. Place the m iter gauge i n one of the slots (H)
on the table top.
2. Set the miter gauge t o 90º (0º setting on the
scale) by looseni ng the lock handle (A), then
pulling the spring-loaded knob (C) out and
turning the body (B) until 0º is indicated on
the scale (F).
3. Measure the accuracy of the gauge against
the slot with a combinat ion square.
If adjustm ent is necessary:
4. Adjust the body (B) until it is perf ectly square
(90º) to the miter slot (H).
Figure 17
5. Tighten the lock handle (A).
Verify that the scale indicator (G) reads 0º. If
further adjustment is necessary:
6. Loosen the screw (F) and adjust the
indicator (G) until it reads 0º
7. Tighten the screw (F).
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Operating Controls
Safety Key
Start/Stop
Power Indicator Light – The start switch has a
power indicator lamp which is on whenever
there is power connected to the shaper, not
just when the shaper i s running. Do not assume
that no light means there is no power to the
machine. If the bulb is bad, there will no
indication. Always check before use.
Do not rely that no light
means no power to the machine. Always
check for po wer first. F ailure to co mply may
cause serious inj ury!
Referring to Fi gur e 18:
Start – Press the green start switch (see Note).
When power is connected to the machine, the
green light is always on regardless of whether
the shaper is running or not.
Note: In addition, the switch on the digital
readout must be set t o forward (or rev erse) and
the cabinet door must be closed.
Stop – Press the red switch to stop.
The start/stop switch on the JWS-35X Shaper
comes equipped with a magnetic safety key.
When in place on the switch as shown in
Figure 18 the magnetic saf ety key trips a relay
which will allow the machine to start and stop
when the respective switches are pressed.
Being magnetic, the lock can be removed to
make the machine inoperable and can be
hidden for safe storage by attaching it
underneath the rail or another magnetic surface.
When using the shaper, place the key on the
switch cov er lining up the arrow on the key with
the REMOVE arrow on the cover. Then rotate
the key so the arrow lines up with the LOCK
arrow. This will prevent the safety key from
coming loose f rom vibration when the machi ne
is in use.
Reset – In the event that the shaper stops
without pre ssing the stop but ton, a s the r esul t of
a tripped fuse or ci rcuit br eak er , etc.:
1. Press red button to reset
2. Press the green button to restart the
machine.
Figure 18
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Operations
Overview
Before applyi ng power to the machine, Check the
motor and switch wiring diagrams for proper
voltage connections. Check that all mounting
screws and bolts are tight.
Turn on the motor mom entarily to check for proper
rotation. The spindle should rotate counterclockwise when looki ng down on the spindle. Correc t as
required.
Run the machine for a short period of time to
ensure that the movi ng parts are working properly
with no excessiv e vibration. If a probl em develops,
correct it before turning the shaper over for general
use.
Safety Devices
Safety devic es such as guards, fixtures, t emplates
hold-downs, push sticks (Figure 19), feather
boards and power feeders should be used
whenever possibl e. Figure 19 shows a push sti ck
which can be easily m ade from scrap wood.
Note: For the sake of clarit y, the shaper guard ha s
been omitted from most illustrations. All shaper
operations m ust be done with the proper guar d in
place and any other device which insures the
safety of the oper ator.
Deep cuts require excessive
horsepower and pushing force to control the
cut.
Deep cuts can also cause the wood to splinter or
split and may lead to lost c ontrol or personal i njury.
Preband shaper the stock whenever possible to
1/16 inch of finished size. When an edge finish is
unsatisfact ory, take two or more cuts with t he final
cut no more than 1/16 inch deep.
In the case of shaping acro ss the gr ain, t he trail ing
board edge will often splinter. To correct this, the
best solution i s to make the board 1/4 inch ov ersiz e
in width, shape the board, and sim ply trim off the
excess.
Cutter Rotation
Counterclockw ise Setup – With t he cutter install ed
as shown in Figure 20, feed the workpiece from
right to left.
Grain Direction Considerations
Plan to shape the workpi ece in the same direct ion
as the grain when possible. Some open grain
woods (such as redwood, fi r and oak) will leave a
rough, or sli ghtly spl intered edge when c ut against
the grain.
Figure 19
Figure 20
Clockwise Setup – With the cutter installed as shown in Fi gure 20, feed t he workpiece f rom left to
right.
Figure 21
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Using the Fence
Using the fence is the saf est and most satisfact ory
method of shaping, and should always be used
when the work permits. Almost all straight work
can be used with the fence.
For average work, where a porti on of the original
edge of the work is not to be touched by the cutter,
both the front and rear fences are set in a str aight
line as shown in Figur e 22.
When the shaping operation removes the entire
edge of the work, e.g. in jointing or making a full
bead, the shaped edge will not be supported by
the outfeed fence when both fences are in line,
Figure 23. In this case, the stock should be
advanced to the position shown in Figure 21 and
stopped. Turn off the machine and move the
outfeed fence forward to contact the workpiece,
Figure 24. Remove the workpiec e, start t he mot or,
and then continue the oper ation.
Always remove workpiece
before starting the machine! This will prevent
kickback and potential serious injury.
Figure 22
Figure 23
Figure 24
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"Z" Dimension
Before making a templat e ( or usi ng the edge of the
workpiece) for shaper cutting, the "Z" dimension
must be established in order to determine the
shape and size of the finished stock. The "Z"
dimension is t he diff erence between the i nnerm ost
part of the c utter edge and the outsi de diameter of
the ball beari ng follower (collar). See Figure 25.
Note: The "Z" dim ension can be either positive or
negative.
The "Z" dim ension is positiv e if the cutt er is larger
than the coll ar bearing.
The "Z" dimension is negative if the cutter is
smaller than the c ollar bear ing.
Depth of Cut
The depth of cut is the distance from the outside
circumference edge of the collar (which the work
rides against) t o the outside edge of the cutter. The
depth of cut is determined by the position of the
fence rel ative to the cutt erhead and/or by the u se
of shaper coll ar s (see Figure 26).
Figure 25
Straight Edge Shaping
Straight edge shaping is always performed with the
workpiece again st the fence. Use only push sti cks
and hold downs to keep the workpi ec e on posi tion.
Do not use a miter gauge to
feed material along the fence face. The workpiece can bind and cause kickback. Failure to
comply may cause seriou s injury!
To set up:
1. Disconnect or unplug the machine from its
power source.
2. Check to see t hat the f ence f aces are paral lel,
properly in line or offset if necessary, and
securely tightened.
3. Rotate the cutt er s and i nspect for clearance.
4. Lock the spindl e.
5. Install all nec essary guards.
6. Reconnect power to the mac hine.
7. Take a trial cut on a piece of scrap the same
thickness as workpiece.
Note: Only a short cut i s necessary t o determ ine if
the profile, depth, and height of cut is correct.
Figure 26
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Edge Shaping
When edge shaping, never attempt t o hand guide
any stock less than 12 inches long, or narrower
than 3 inches wit hout t he use of a special gui de as
shown in Figure 27.
When edge shaping, the work-
piece must b e at least 12 inch es long unless a
special guide is used.
1. Use the hold-ins and hol d-downs as shown in
Figure 27 to firmly hold the workpiece down
and against the f ence. If workpiece i s too wide
for the hold-ins to be used, clamp a scrap
board to the table to substitute for the hold-i ns.
2. Check the rotation of the cutter. Be sure to
feed workpiec e against rotation of the cutter.
Figure 27
3. Feed the workpiece slowly and steadily with
firm, even pressure to m ak e a smooth cut.
Important: The rate of feed depends on de pth of
cut and experi enc e of operator.
End Shaping
When end shaping narrow stock, it is important
that at least one half of the workpiece end be in
contact with either the in-feed or out-feed fence.
Use a guide similar to t he one shown in Figure 28
which tightly clamps the scrap piece to the workpiece and provides the necessary width.
End shaping a narrow workpiece without a special guide could result in
the workpiece rocking into the cutterhead,
causing personal injury.
Shaping All Sides
Because cross grain shaping is more likely to
create chi pping out and splinters on some woods,
it is good practice to first shape the cross-grain
sides. Any chippi ng that does occur is taken care
of by the with-grain cuts, as shown in Figure 29.
On-Edge Shaping
If the shaper fence does not firmly support wide
stock, use the T-slots in the fence to attach a
special rigid high fence as shown in Figure 30.
Figure 28
Figure 29
Note: Be sure the scre w holes are counter sunk in
the special fence to avoid interference with the
workpiece.
Figure 30
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Straight Line Bevel Shaping
To shape a beveled straight edge, use a beveledge shaping jig in combination with the regular
fence as shown in Figur e 31.
Figure 31
To perform a bevel-edge cut, the in-f eed edge of
the jig is placed against the infeed fence and
clamped to the table as shown in Figure 32. The
outfeed fence is moved forward as necessary to
compensate for the cut.
Contour Edge Shaping With Collar Bearing
To shape contoured edge s, the operator m ust first
remove the fenc e assembly .
In order to control the workpiece and limit the
depth-of- cut, the operat or must use an anti -friction
collar with the cutt er ( s) as shown in Figure 33.
Figure 33
The collar may be positioned above or below the
cutter(s), and its function is to ride against the
workpiece or tem plate. A t the same tim e, the coll ar
will establish the depth-of-cut as shown in
Figure 34. Whenever possible, al ways use the ring
guard or safety collar.
Figure 32
Never attempt to bevel cut free
hand. Always use a bevel-edg e f ixture.
Note: Since the collar requires at least 1/8" of
surface edge to r ide against, t he entire edge cannot
be shaped as sho wn in Figure 35. The added u se
of a pattern, however, permits the shaping of the
entire contour edge.
Figure 34
Figure 35
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If the workpiece is to be shaped all around the
perimeter , hold it firmly and pu sh the work strai ght
into the cut ter until the depth of cut is established
by the collar as shown in Figure 36. Continue to
feed the work so that the point of contact on the
edge is always 90 degrees to t he collar (or dir ectly
in line with the c utter edge) and held firml y against
it.
When the workpiece is not contoured all around,
start the cut as shown in Figure 42. With this
operation, t he workpiec e is positi oned against the
starter pin and the end swung into place to start
the cut. When the cut has begun and the
workpiece f irmly agai nst t he col l ar, swing the stoc k
away from the pin and proceed wit h c ut.
Freehand shaping is extremel y
dangerous. The operator must be aware at all
times of the proximity of his hands to the
cutter. Han ds must never come closer th an 12
inches to the cu t t er wi t hou t t he proper guard or
similar safet y devi ce over the cutterhead.
Figure 36
Shaping With Collars
When shaping with coll ars and starting pin, always
adhere to the following rules for good work and
safe operation:
The collar m ust have suffici ent beari ng surface, as
shown in Figure 37. Also, the stock must be f airly
heavy in proporti on to the cut being made. Under
no circumstances should a short, light workpiece
be shaped against the collars, as in Figure 38.
Note: The edge of t he work to be shaped must be
smooth. Any irregul arit y on the surface which ri des
against the coll ar will be duplicated on t he molded
surface.
Collars must be smooth and free from pitch and
other substances.
Position of Collars
Collars may be used above, below or between
cutterheads.
1. When the collar is used below the cutter, as
shown in Figure 39, the progress of the cut c an
be seen throughout the operation. However,
any accident al lif ting of the work will gouge the
wood and ruin the workpi ec e.
2. When the collar is used above the cutter, as
shown in Figure 40, the cut cannot be seen.
But this method offer s an advantage in that the
cut is not affected by slight variations in the
thickness of the stock. Also, accidental lifting of
the workpiece will not gouge the workpiece;
simply repeat the operation to correct the
mistake.
Figure 37
Figure 38
Figure 39
Figure 40
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3. Using the collar between the two cutters has
the adv antages and disadvantages of the first
two procedure s, and is frequentl y used where
both edges of the work are to be molded,
Figure 41.
Note: It is adv isable to place t he cutter as low as
possible on the spi ndle to reduce spindle deflecti on
and ensure the best possible finish. Also make
sure that t he contacting surf aces of the cutter are
smooth, clean and without dents.
Starting Pin
Use of the starting pin should
only be attempted by advanced users. If you
have never used this method, it is
recommended you get training from a qualified
person. Fail ure to co mply may resul t in serious
injury.
The starti ng pin is used to support the work when
starting t he c ut.
1. The work should be placed in the position 1,
(Figure 42), usi ng the starting pin as a support
2. Swing the work into t he cutter as shown in t he
position 2. The work is no w supported by the
starting pin and the collar.
3. After the cut has been started, the work is
swung free of the starting pin and only rides
against the collar (Figure 43). Always feed
against the cut terhead rotation.
Figure 41
Figure 42
Figure 43
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Arcs and Circles
Large circular and arc-shaped stock can be
shaped as descri bed in Contour Edge Sh aping on
page 24. However, sm aller sized stock requires the
use of special shaping jigs similar to t hose shown
in Figure 44.
With the ent ire fence assem bly remov ed, carefully
position the jig for desired depth-of-cut and
securely clamp to the table.
It is important with the arc and circle shapes that
the workpiece, prior to being shaped, must be
roughly cut to the desired size and curve of the
finished piece. Make sure that the jig curve
matches exactl y the workpiece c urv e. At all tim es
keep the workpiece firmly in contact with the jig
while the cutter is cut ting the stock.
Never perform this type
operation without a ring guard, safety collar or
similar safet y devi ce over the cutterhead.
Enclosed Edge Shaping
An enclosed workpiece edge is shaped in the
same manner as an outside contoured edge
except that a starting pin is not required as shown
in Figure 45.
Note: If the whole edge is to be shaped, the
operator must use a patter n.
Figure 44
Position the workpi ece on the table before starti ng
the motor. The operator must do the entire shaping
cut by pushing (feeding) the workpiece into the
cutter(s).
Enclosed edge shaping is
extremely dangerous. The operator must be
aware at all times of the di rect io n of feed. Never
perform this type operation without a ring
guard, safety collar or similar safety device
over the cutterh ead.
With a firm grip, ease the edge into the cutter(s)
until stopped by t he c ollar as shown in Fi gur e 45.
Continue to push straight in while feeding and
turning the workpiece at the sam e time until t he c ut
is finished. T urn off the m otor and do not remov e
workpiece until the cutters have completely
stopped.
Never perform enclosed edge
shaping if there is less than two inches of
workpiece material all around the opening.
Never perform enclosed edge shaping if the
workpiece op ening is smaller, in an y direction,
than twice the diameter o f th e cut t er( s) .
Figure 45
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Templates
The template must be thick enough to provide a
solid bearing edge against a collar. When
constructi ng a templat e similar to the one shown in
Figure 46, keep in mind that it serves only as a
guide for the cutter.
If the workpiece requires all-around shaping, the
template c an be constructed f rom sev eral sect ions
pieced together as shown in Figure 47.
Securing the Template
There are various methods used to secure the
template to the workpiece. The experienced
operator will choose the most appropriate
according t o the shape, size, and type c onstruct i on
of the template. For example, if the workpiece is
large enough to extend beyond the front of the
table and sti ll l eave r oom for the desir ed cut , it can
be securely held to the tem plate with "C" clamps
as shown in Figure 48.
Figure 46
Figure 47
In many situations the workpiece is positioned
against the template using dowels as anchor
points and handles (wood blocks) to assist the
operator in guidi ng the work-piece through the cut
as shown in Figure 49.
Figure 48
Figure 49
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Special Cuts
The illustrat ions in this section show the prof ile, or
section, views made by the cutter(s). The most
effici ent cutters are carbide ti pped to ensure clean
and long-term cutting. Small cutters may be solid
carbide, and some use inserts. Since there are
such a wide variety of choices, the operator is
limited only by his experience and imaginati on.
Stacked Cutters
A variety of inter esting and timesavi ng cuts can be
made in a single setup by stacking the cutters.
When the operator stacks the cutters, extra care
should be taken to see that all par ts are clean, free
of nicks and flaws, and perfectly balanced in the
stacked positi on.
Sash and Door Shaping
Shaping a door requires two operations.
Figure 50 shows the sash cut for the first
operation.
Figure 51 shows the stock flipped over and the
sash cutter used with a 1/4 inch groove cutter to
complete the cut.
Figure 52 shows the f i rst shaping cut wit h the sash
cutter for t he matc hing door stile sash.
Figure 53 shows the same cut with the stock
flipped ov er.
Figure 50
Figure 51
Figure 53
Figure 54 shows the f irst shaping c ut for a window
sash stile ut ilizing a sash cutter, col lar, and a 1/2
inch groove cutt er .
Figure 52
Figure 54
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Figure 55 shows BOT H cut s required for a window
sash rail end. The f irst operat ion at t op is a rabbet
cut made with a groove cutter. The second
operation is performed with a stub spindle and
buttonhead screw.
Butt Joints
All butt-type joints require both work-pieces to be
perfectly square and straight-edged.
Glue Butt Joint
To perform a glue butt joint, bot h fences are kept
inline and adj ust ed for a depth of cut (Figure 56).
The cuts on both work-pieces are part-edge cuts
which do not reduce the stock width during the
cutting procedure. When shaping the two
workpieces, one i s f ed t op-side up; the ot her is fed
bottom-side up.
Tongued Joint
Similar to the glue joint, both fences are kept in-l ine
for the tongued joint and adjusted for a 1/4 inch
depth of-c ut with no reducti on in stock widt h. With
this joint, however, both work-pi eces are f ed with
the same side up as shown in Figure 57.
Drop Leaf Joint
When shaping a drop-leaf joint as shown in
Figure 58, the leaf workpiece is shaped with a
Drop-Leaf Bead cutter; the table workpiece is
shaped with a Drop-Leaf Cove cutter.
Figure 55
Figure 56
Figure 57
With this type joint, the whole edge of both
workpieces is shaped, same-side up, and
allowance m ade for a 1/16 i nch reducti on in widt h.
Adjust the in-feed fence to reduce the workpiece
width by 1/16 i nc h, and adjust the out-feed fence to
compensate for stock removed.
Taper Cuts
Taper cuts can be made by offsetting the fences
for the amount of taper desired, or with a layout
line on the stock which can be paralleled to the
infeed fence as shown in Figure 59.
Start the cut by holding the stock against the
infeed fence and swinging it into contact with the
outfeed f ence just past the cut terhead. As the cut
is started, t ransfer pressure to hol d the workpiece
against the outfeed fence, and continue feeding
the workpiece through. After the first cut, the
fences will have to be readjusted in order for the
second cut (parall el cut) and the final depth-of-cut
to remain true with the taper.
Figure 58
Figure 59
Do not use the standard fence
for short work (12 inches or less in length on
the side t o be cut). Instead, use a miter gau ge
or special fixture to avoid l osing control o f the
workpiece.
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Tenoning
The tenoning f ixture ill ustrated in Fi gure 60 shows
a miter gauge equipped with a hold-down for
shaping the ends of narr ow work-piec es.
The miter gauge can also be adapted to cut square
and centered tenons at t he ends of legs for tables,
chairs, etc. S ec ur e the leg t o jig and posi tion for cut
as shown in Figure 61.
Make all first cuts with the same jig setting and
spindle height. When the first series of cuts have
been made, reposition leg on the jig for each
succeeding cut.
Note: If the leg i s tapered, use a wedge to place
the side fac ing the cutt er into a 90 degree vertical
position as shown in Figur e 62.
Figure 60
Figure 61
Figure 62
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Troubleshooting
Trouble Possible Cause Remedy
Shaper will not star t.
Overload kicks out
frequently.
Cuts are
unsatisfactory.
1. Cord unplugged f rom the power
source.
2. Fuse blown or circuited breaker
tripped.
3. Cord damaged.
4. Reversing switch is in the Off
position.
5. Overload tripped.
6. Cabinet door is open.
1. Extension cord or wiri ng
inadequate size.
2. Feeding stock too fast.
3. Cutter needs cleaning or replacing.
See also Unsatisfactory Cuts
below.
1. Dull cutter.
2. Cutterhead rot ating in wrong
direction.
3. Feeding work in wrong di r ec tion.
4. Gum or pitch on cutter.
5. Gum or pitch on table causi ng
erratic feed.
1. Plug in power cord.
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker.
3. Replace cord.
4. Turn switch to f orward of r ev erse.
5. Reset overl oad by depressi ng r ed
stop button.
6. Close cabinet door .
1. Replace cord or wiri ng with proper
gauge wire.
2. Reduce feed stock r ate.
3. Clean or replace cutter.
1. Replace cutter.
2. Check for proper r otati on at startup.
3. Feed work against the cutter
rotation.
4. Remove cutter and clean with
solvent.
5. Clean table with solvent.
Cutter does not com e
up to full speed.
Machine vibrates.
1. Shop wire gauge is too small.
2. Extension cord or wiri ng
inadequate size.
3. Power source is not adequate.
4. Motor not wired for c or r ect v ol tage.
5. Spindle is locked with mandrel
lever.
1. Stand on uneven surf ac e.
2. Cutterhead damaged.
3. Defective V-belt.
4. V-belt incorrectly tensioned.
5. Bent pulley.
6. Motor mounted improperly.
1. Replace wiri ng with proper gauge
wire.
2. Replace wit adequat e si z e c or d.
3. Contact your elec tric utility.
4. Refer to motor name plac e and
wiring diagram for correct wiring.
5. Unlock spindle – see label next to
lover on base.
1. Stand must rest solidly on level
surface. Fasten to floor if
necessary.
2. Replace cutterhead.
3. Replace V-belt.
4. Apply proper tension.
5. Replace pulley.
6. Motor must be properly m ounted
with snug nuts and bolts.
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Troubleshooting
Trouble Possible Cause Remedy
Edge splits off on
cross grain cut.
Raised areas on
shaped edge.
Work pulled from
hand.
Depth of cut not
uniform.
Work burns.
Cut height not
uniform.
Cuts not smooth.
1. Characteri stic of this type of cut. 1. Make cross grain cuts fir st, then
finish cut wit h the grain. Use scrap
block to support end of c ut.
1. Variation of pressure holding work
against cutt er .
1. Feeding in wrong direc tion. 1. Always feed work against the
1. Fence misalignment.
2. Side pressure not uniform.
1. Cutting too deep on one pass.
2. Forcing work.
1. Variation in pr essure holding work
to table.
1. Wrong R.P.M.
2. Feed too fast.
3. Working against the grain.
4. Cutting too deep on one pass.
1. Hold work firmly against table and
fence. Use hold-downs and pu sh
sticks.
rotation of the cutt er head.
1. Align outfeed fence.
2. Use hold-downs; keep constant
pressure against fence and use
push sticks.
1. On hardwoods take light cuts; attain
full depth wit h sever al passes.
2. Feed work slowly and steadily.
1. Keep pressure form t hr oughout
pass. Use hold-downs. Mak e pass
slowly and steadil y . Keep work
under cutter whenev er possible.
1. Use faster speed.
2. Slow feed speed.
3. Work with the grain whenever
possible.
4. Take several passes on ver y deep
cuts.
Spindle does not
raise freely.
1. Shaper dust and dirt in r aisi ng
mechanism.
1. Brush or blow out loose dust and
dirt.
Parts
Replacement par ts are li sted on the f ollowing page s. To order parts or reac h our servi ce depar tm ent, call
1-800-274-6848, Mon day t hrough Fr iday (see our web sit e f or busi ness hours, www.j ett ool s.com). Havi ng
the Model Num ber and S eri al Num ber of y our machi ne avail abl e when you cal l will allow us to serve you
quickly and acc ur ately.
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Table – Parts List
Index No. P art No. Description Size Qty
1 ............... TS-1521011 .............Socket Set Screw ...............................................M4x4 .......................... 3
2 ............... JWS35X -102 ............Insert Ring (Small) ................................................................................. 1
3 ............... TS-2285121 .............Flat Head Machine Screw ...................................M5x12 ........................ 3
4 ............... JWS35X -104 ............Insert Ring (Large) ................................................................................. 1