Pro Woodworking Tips.com

Shaper Cutters

Shaper Cutters

 These shaper cutters make stile and rail work easy. They can be used to make beautiful doors, in either M.D.F., or solid lumber. We make use of jigs to help set the proper cutting depth, for each cutter. We use H.M.W.P.,(high molecular weight polyethylene), for these jigs, as they're unaffected by expansion and contraction, due to humidity changes. This can be purchased at Woodcraft, in small "grab bags" of assorted size pieces.

The jigs can be small squares, about 5" square. When installing a bit in the tool, set the depth according the pre shaped jig. Use a scrap of wood to get the height setting right for the jig. Always make sure that the bit is inserted almost all the way into the tool, but do not let it "bottom out". We make it a habit of inserting a rubber O-ring into the shaft of the router, or shaper, to prevent the bit from hitting bottom. This will prevent damage to the collet and bit, as it tightens on the bit. 

Industrial quality carbide shaper cutters offer incrediable quality at an affordable price.

Rockler 3 Wing Straight Cutters	Rockler 1/4'' and 1/2'' Roundover Shaper Cutter	Rockler Male & Female Sash Shaper Cutters
Ogee Shaper Cutter Bit	Rockler Lock Miter Shaper Cutter	Rockler Classic Ogee Shaper Cutter
Rockler Panel Shaper Cutters	Rockler Bead and Ogee Rail & Stile Sets	Rockler Ogee & Bead Table Edge Shaper Cutter
Rockler Door Lip Shaper Cutter	Rockler Drawer Joint Shaper Cutter	Rub Collars for Shaper Cutters

Return to Cabinet Door Construction

Return to prowoodworkingtips.com