Powermatic TS29 User Manual

SPINDLE SHAPER

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Model TS29

Instruction Manual & Parts List

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This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a Powermatic Model TS29 S pindle
Shaper. Its purpose, aside from machine operation, is to promote safety through the use of
accepted correct operating and maintenance procedures. Completely read the safety and main­tenance instructions before operating or servicing the machine. To obtain maximum life and
efficiency from your shaper and to aid in using the machine safely, read this manual thoroughly
and follow all instructions carefully .

Warranty & Service

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obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major rep air on your JET , Powermatic, Performax, or
Wilton tools.

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More Information

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warrants to the original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in
materials and workmanship as follows: 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON ALL PRODUCTS UNLESS
SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse,
negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear, rep air or alterations outside our facilities, or to a lack of mainte­nance.

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must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection discloses a defect, WMH Tool Group will either repair or
replace the product, or refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide a repair or replace­ment, if you are willing to accept a refund. WMH Tool Group will return repaired product or replacement at our
expense, but if it is determined there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope
of our warranty , then the user must bear the cost of storing and returning the product. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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without prior notice, those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem neces­sary for any reason whatsoever .

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Rules ...................................................................................................................................... 4-6

Safety Decals ....................................................................................................................................... 7

Specifications........................................................................................................................................8

S tandard Accessories ........................................................................................................................... 9

Unpacking............................................................................................................................................. 9

Installation & Assembly......................................................................................................................... 9

Electrical Connections .................................................................................................................. 10

Interchangeable Spindle Installation .............................................................................................. 11

Installing Cutters........................................................................................................................... 12

Fence Assembly........................................................................................................................... 13

Guard Assembly ........................................................................................................................... 13

Dust Chute ................................................................................................................................... 13

Mitre Gauge & Clamp ................................................................................................................... 13

Mitre Fence .................................................................................................................................. 14

Adjustments

Control Panel Instructions............................................................................................................. 14

Speed Change .............................................................................................................................. 15

S pindle Lock ................................................................................................................................. 15

Spindle V ertical T ravel ................................................................................................................... 16

Spindle T ilting ............................................................................................................................... 16

Fence Adjustment......................................................................................................................... 16

Sliding T able Adjustment............................................................................................................... 17

Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 18

Position of Collars......................................................................................................................... 18

Copying (Machining with a Jig)...................................................................................................... 19

Feeding S tock .............................................................................................................................. 19

Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................... 20

Trouble-Shooting ............................................................................................................................ 21-22

Parts Lists & Exploded Views:

Fence Assembly...................................................................................................................... 23-25

Spindle Assembly .................................................................................................................... 26-27

Cabinet Assembly.................................................................................................................... 28-29

Sliding T able Assembly............................................................................................................ 30-31

Speed Indicator........................................................................................................................ 32-33

Electrical Components............................................................................................................. 34-35

Quill Assembly ........................................................................................................................ 36-38

Electrical Schematic ........................................................................................................................... 39

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SAFETY RULES

As with all machines, there is a certain amount of hazard involved with the use of this shaper. Use the
machine with the respect and caution demanded where safety precautions are concerned. When normal
safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator can result.

Read, understand and follow the safety and operating instructions found in this manual. Know the limita­tions and hazards associated with this machine.

Electrical grounding. Make certain that the machine frame is electrically grounded and that a ground lead is
included in the incoming electrical service. In cases where a cord and plug are used, make certain that the
grounding plug connects to a suitable ground. Follow the grounding procedure indicated in the National Electri­cal Code.

Eye safety . Wear an approved safety shield, goggles, or glasses to protect eyes. (NOTE: Common eye­glasses are only impact-resistant, they are not safety glasses.)

Personal protection. Before operating the machine, remove tie, rings, watch and other jewelry and roll up
sleeves above the elbows. Remove all loose outer clothing and confine long hair . Protective type footwear
should be used. Where the noise exceeds the level of exposure allowed in Section 1910.95 of the OSHA
Regulations, use hearing protective devices. Do not wear gloves.

Guards. Keep the machine guards in place for every operation for which they can be used. If any guards are
removed for maintenance, DO NOT OPERA TE the machine until the guards are reinstalled.

Work area. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, saw dust, oil and other liquids
to minimize the danger of tripping or slipping. Be sure the table is free of all scrap, foreign material and tools
before starting to cut. Make certain the work area is well lighted and that a proper exhaust system is used to
minimize dust. Powermatic recommends the use of anti-skid floor strips on the floor area where the operator
normally stands and that each machine’s work area be marked off. Provide adequate work space around the
machine.

Operator position. Maintain a balanced stance and keep your body under control at all times. Do not
overreach. Do not stand in line with the work piece and do not allow anyone else to do so. Never climb on or
near the machine.

Housekeeping. Before turning on machine, remove all extra equipment such as keys, wrenches, scrap, and
cleaning rags away from the saw .

T ool maintenance. Clean and sharp tools give better and safer performance. Dull tools can cause kickback
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.

Careless acts. Give the work you are doing your undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversa­tion, and “horseplay” are careless acts that can result in serious injury .

Disconnect machine before performing any service or maintenance or when changing cutters. A machine
under repair should be RED T AGGED to show it should not be used until the maintenance is complete.

Hand safety . Keep hands clear of the cutter area. Do not reach past the blade to clear p arts or scrap with the
saw blade running. Never saw free hand. A void awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip
could cause your hand to contact the blade.

Job completion. If the operator leaves the machine area for any reason, he should turn “off” the power to the
machine and wait until the cutter comes to a complete stop before his departure. In addition, if the operation is
complete, he should clean the table and cutter area. Never clean off the machine with power “on” and never use
the hands to clear sawdust and debris; use a brush.

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Short stock. Never shape stock less than 12 inches in length without special fixtures. Where practical, shape
longer stock and cut to size.

12 inch rule. When 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 cutters. As one hand approaches the 12
inch radius point, remove it (or the push stick) in an arc
motion and reposition hands 12 inches beyond the
cutters. See Figure 1.

Collars. When shaping with collars, the collar must
have sufficient bearing surface (see page 18). The work
must also be fairly heavy in proportion to the cut being
made. Do not use short, lightweight stock when
shaping against collars.

FIGURE 1

The opening between the fence plates should be only

just enough to clear the cutter .
Edge shaping. Always use the mitre gauge and clamp

attachment when edge shaping stock less than 6" wide.
The fence should be removed during this operation.

Feed stock opposite to the direction of the cutter
rotation. Never back stock out of the cutter once the
cut has been started. Instead, pull the stock straight
back away from cutter and begin the cut again. See
Figure 2.

Make sure the spindle and the draw bar are tightened
on the arbor.

FIGURE 2

Safety lock washer. Never operate the shaper without the safety locking keyed washer located immediately

under the spindle nut. See Figure 3. This prevents the nut from coming loose when the spindle is run in a
counterclockwise direction. Do not substitute any other
type washer in place of the safety lock washer.

Replacement parts. Use only Powermatic or factory
authorized replacement parts and accessories; other­wise the shaper warranty and guarantee is null and void.

Misuse. Do not use this Powermatic shaper for other
than its intended use. If used for other purposes,
Powermatic disclaims any real or implied warranty and
holds itself harmless for any injury or damage which
may result from that use.

If you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of
spindle shapers, obtain advice from your supervisor ,
instructor or other qualified person.

FIGURE 3

Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate this machine while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any

medication.

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Health hazards. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer , birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some ex­amples of these chemicals are:
* Lead from lead-based paint.
* Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
* Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber .
Y our risk from these exposures 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 those dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:

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CAUTION: (This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor or moderate injury

and/or possible machine damage)

WARNING: (This means that if precautions are not heeded, it could result in serious injury or

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possibly even death).

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SAFETY

Familiarize yourself with the location and content of these safety decals on your shaper.

FIGURE 4

WARNING

DO NOT ENGAGE
SPINDLE LOCK WHILE
MACHINE IS RUNNING

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SPECIFICATIONS: Model TS29 Spindle Shaper

Motor ......................................................................TEFC 7.5HP , 3Ph, 230/460V , 60Hz

Starter ...................................... 230/460V Magnetic w/ 24V low voltage control circuit

Overall dimensions .............................................................. 51-1/4" L x 44" W x 53" H

T able size.................................................................................... 51-1/4" L x 33-1/2" W

Sliding table size ........................................................................ 51-1/4" L x 11-1/4" W

Sliding table travel .............................................................................................. 49-1/4"

Tilting spindle........................................................... 5 degree back, 45 degree forward

Spindle travel............................................................................................................... 7"

Spindle speed ...................................................................3000-4000-6000-8000-10000

Spindles .....................................interchangeable: 1-1/4" x 6"; 1" x 6"; 3/4" x 3-1/4";

and 1/2" collet chuck with 1/4" bushing

T able insert s (three)...............................................2-1/2" I.D.; 5-1/2" I.D.; Oval slotted

Dust outlet ......................................................................................................... (two) 5"

Net weight ........................................................................................................ 1183 lbs.

NOTE: The above specifications were current at the time this manual was published, but because of our policy
of continuous improvement, Powermatic reserves the right to change specifications without notice and without
incurring obligations.

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Standard Accessories

(Figure 5)
A. Spindle Nut W rench

B. Spindle W renches
C. Open-end Wrenches
D. Hex Wrenches
E. Spindle Collet
F. Spindle Nut
G . Lock Nut
H. Draw Bar
J. Grease Gun
K. T able Inserts
L. Interchangeable

Spindles

UNPACKING

Open shipping container and all separate cartons con­taining accessories. Report any damage immediately
to your distributor . Read the instruction manual thor­oughly for assembly, alignment, maintenance and
safety instructions.

FIGURE 5

Crate contents:

1 shaper
1 fence assembly
1 dust chute
1 mitre gauge and clamp assembly
1 aluminum fence
1 box of standard accessories (see above)

INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY

Tools required

crane with hoist; or forklift
9/16", 7/16" and 1/2" wrenches

1. Remove all wood crating from around the shaper.

2. Remove the bolts securing the machine to the
skid.

3. The shaper can be lifted by a crane with hoist
(Figure 6), or by a forklift (Figure 7), either of which
should be capable of lifting one ton. Remove the skid
from under the shaper.

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 7

4. The shaper should be mounted to a solid, level
foundation, preferably a concrete floor. With machine
in position, check table surface left to right and front
to back with a machinist's level. If necessary, place
metal shims under the corners of the machine to en­sure it is level.

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5. Secure the machine to the floor with good qual­ity lag screws through the holes in the bottom of the
cabinet.

6. Exposed metal parts such as the table top have
been given a protective coating at the factory. This
should be removed with a soft cloth and solvent (such
as mineral spirits). Do not use an abrasive pad.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING: Electrical connections must

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be made by a qualified electrician. The
machine must be properly grounded to
help prevent electrical shock and possible
death.

Before connecting power, make sure the electrical
current of your power source matches the electrical
system on the shaper.

T o connect power , proceed as follows:

FIGURE 8

1. Remove two screws (A) and remove terminal strip
cover (B). See Figure 8.

2. Remove clear plastic insulator (C) that covers the
terminals. See Figure 9.

3. Insert power line through opening (D) of terminal
strip box, shown in Figure 8.

4. Connect the three power lines to terminals L1,
L2 and L3, as shown at (E) Figure 10. Also connect
the green ground wire to terminal (F).

5. Reassemble the clear plastic insulator (C) and
the terminal strip cover (B).

CAUTION: Make sure the incoming power

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matches the voltage on the motor plate.

6. When wiring is completed, tape all power box
joints to keep out dust.

7. Turn the machine on and make sure the direc­tion of the shaft rotation is correct. Looking down on
the top of the spindle, the spindle should be turning
counterclockwise as shown in Figure 11. If it is not,
reverse any two incoming power leads.

FIGURE 9

FIGURE 10

WARNING: After connecting this machine

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to the power source, the terminal box is
still electrified even while the power switch
is shut off.

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FIGURE 11

INTERCHANGEABLE SPINDLE INSTALLATION

One of the features of this machine is that it will ac­cept interchangeable spindles with a drawbar or with­out a draw bar . Router bit s can also be used on this
shaper.

INTERCHANGEABLE SPINDLE WITH DRAWBAR

1. Disconnect the machine from the power source
and remove the table inserts (NOTE: Removing the
tilting insert is not neccessary).

2. Raise the spindle shaft all the way up.

3. Thoroughly clean the taper of the interchange­able spindle and the internal taper of the shaft with a
soft cloth moistened with kerosene or mineral spirits
(do not use gasoline or lacquer thinner).

4. Thread the short threaded end of the draw bar
(B) into the threaded hole in the bottom of the inter­changeable spindle (A). See Figure 12. Remove the
two lock nuts and the special bevel washer from the
other end of the draw bar (B).

5. Carefully insert the draw bar (B) and spindle (A)
down through the shaft as shown in Figure 12. Make
sure the tang (C) on the spindle is engaged with the
notch (D), and thread spindle nut (E) onto threads (F).

FIGURE 12

FIGURE 13

6. Engage spindle lock [refer to "Spindle Lock" on
page 16].

7. Use the supplied spanner wrench (G), to tighten
the spindle nut (E), shown in Figure 13.

8. Open the cabinet door and assemble the special
bevel washer (H) to the bottom of the draw bar (B) as
shown in Figure 14.

9. Assemble and securely tighten the two lock nuts
(I) with a 19mm wrench. See Figure 14.

10. Disengage the spindle lock.

INSTALLING CUTTERS

1. Disconnect machine from power source and en­gage spindle lock.

2. Place cutter (A) and desired spindle collars (B)
on the spindle as shown in Figure 15.

3. Install keyed washer (C) and tighten nut (D) us­ing the supplied wrench.

FIGURE 14

FIGURE 15

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4. Disengage spindle lock before operating.
NOTE: Whenever possible, the cutter should be posi-

tioned on the spindle in such a way that the cut is
being performed under the surface of the workpiece.

WARNING: Always place the "keyed"
washer (C) on the spindle before threading

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the nut.

FENCE ASSEMBLY

1. Place fence body (A), shown in Figure 16, on the
table. Mount the two fence locking handles (E) with
washers, and secure fence to table using one of the
two sets of holes on the table.

2. Fasten bar (B) to the front of the fence half using
the locking lever (C) and washer, shown in Figure 17.
Slide an aluminum fence (D) onto the bar . (NOTE: Right
hand and left hand fences are slightly different.) Re­peat for other side.
NOTE: Locking levers (C) are spring loaded and can
be repositioned by pulling out the handle and rotating
it on the nut.

3. Mount the cover plate (K) using the two locking
knobs and flat washers, shown in Figure 16.

GUARD ASSEMBLY

The guard assembly can be mounted in various con­figurations, depending upon the type of work being
done. Figure 16 shows one such configuration.

FIGURE 16

FIGURE 17

1. Mount the spring guard (F), hold-down (G) and
clear plastic guard (H) to mounting rod (J) located on
top of fence cover (K), using rod and clamps. The latch
on the mounting rod (L) can be pushed down to help
secure the guards in place.

2. The spring guard (F), hold-down (G) and clear
plastic guard (H) can be flipped up out of the way when
not in use or when making adjustments. Simply pull
up the latch (L) and flip the entire assembly to the
back.

DUST CHUTE

Mount the dust chute to rear edge of table using the
two M5 x 10 screws and M5 flat washers. See Figure

18.

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FIGURE 18