Hi Noddy
The shaper can't do all the things a router table can do .
The motor is a 1/2HP or 3/4HP the norm., most are cast iron table tops, they take bits that have a hole in the cutter to bolt them in place, they can be 1/2" or 3/4" hole size, they have a real hard time making door panels, the cutter are a bit higher in price than router bits,,the cutters cut a bit deeper than router bit the norm , like when you want to make frames for doors,panels,T & G joints,etc.
One of the things that they can't do is dovetails,and blind slot,etc. plus they are a bit hairy to use, they have a fence but it's almost wide open all the time..most have a guard over the cutter but it's always in the way...
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Originally Posted by Noddy Can someone explain to me the differences in a shaper, versus a router table?
They seem the same to me, however are referred to differently. |