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Timothy Oliver · 12-29-2004, 06:22 PM

Looking to set up small shop starting from the bare bones. So Router vs. shaper ?? Advice wanted Pros& cons ???

dustmaster · 12-29-2004, 06:24 PM

What do you want to build?

Sgt Beavis · 12-31-2004, 09:31 PM

A router is more versitile. You can always build a router table.

Woodnut65 · 12-31-2004, 10:57 PM

to use a shaper you have to have the need to run make many peices. Until you have the clientel it don't warrant the expence of a shaper. The router is more versatile and will do more in in the long run than the shaper. The shaper is like a router on steroids.
If you can warrant it running all day with the same set up it wil pay for itself.
I have been in the business and have retired, and sold my shaper but I still have the router and tble to take care of my old customers. Hope it helps, Woodnut65

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Woodnut65 Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 343 View Woodnut65's Gallery	Report This Post! to use a shaper you have to have the need to run make many peices. Until you have the clientel it don't warrant the expence of a shaper. The router is more versatile and will do more in in the long run than the shaper. The shaper is like a router on steroids. If you can warrant it running all day with the same set up it wil pay for itself. I have been in the business and have retired, and sold my shaper but I still have the router and tble to take care of my old customers. Hope it helps, Woodnut65
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