You do much stock removal on your shaper, you probably need M-42 HSS like Cleveland Mo-Max cobalt. Interrupted cut, varying cut speed over the length of the stroke, tool drag, etc is tough on tool steel. M-2 and low red hardness tool steels don't seem to last long on a shaper. You need the 5% cobalt, otherwise you're running to the grinder too often. I was taught the best balance of feed and speed gave you chips that just turn color and to take cuts where your incremental feed is about 1/4 to 1/6 the depth of cut. I recall taking 1/4" depth of cut and 0.030" feed on mild steel on the exact same model shaper. You could get about an hour per tool grind before you develop a 0.020" wear land. We used 7 degrees side and end clearance, zero back rake and 10 degrees top rake. Tilt the flapperbox about 20 degrees and the box won't click on the stroke reversal. Over-stroke about 3/4" on the exit end and 1 1/2" on the entry. Cut the exit too fine and the ram speed approaches zero which seems to promote chip welding on the tool. No oil on rough cuts. It just makes smoke and mess and does nothing to improve tool life. Finish doesn't count on rough cuts. Save the oil where it improves the finish cuts. Have you discovered the effect of tool radius as a function of incremental feed on tool life?
Thanks for the tips Forest. I think the 1" tool bit I have been testing must be a Stellite grade, I can't read it. It's chipping out the cutting edge. I am going to try using a Mo-Max tool bit and see if I gain some results. I'm trying to find the best all around tool grade for shapers.
Abom79 Stellite? Haven't used it much but I recall every stick of stellite has a notch on one end signifying the lay of the grain. Orient the notch wrong and the edge life suffers. I can't recall the details. That's WWII era technology being phased out when I began my time. Might be hard to research. I did find this: conradhoffman.com/stellite.htm Conrad Hoffman is a good scholar. There's lots more than this to be found on his site.
I am not a machinist but I do enjoy your show. I like that these Grand old machines are enjoying a refurbished life with you. Please continue on. Thanks
Congratulations Adam. Nice work on the cleanup. Those chips look great. If the machine could talk it would be saying yes I'm working again and I can do this all day long!
This is my favorite series by you so far. So much time and effort just fixing a shaper, and on top of that filming the whole thing and editing it to make sense? Great job man, I really appreciate your effort.
Just a few short weeks back, I had no idea what in the world a shaper was. I got link to the video where this thing was brought home, and I have been watching with intent each step of the way on the refurb. Since I did not know what this thing was capable of, I searched some other TH-cam videos and watched some chips fly. Now I can't wait to see this machine in action. Your videos are a fun relaxing way to get away from my boring and mundane life. Thanks for the ride...
Lovely job you've done on the shaper Adam, I usually wire wheel and then go stright to buffing but after seeing the finish you get on a Schotch Bright wheel I'm going to get hold of some of them. Those last chips look like grandfathers toenail clippings and probably just as lethal if stepped on !
I wish I had a recording of this machine running for an hour. It's soothing to listen to. Like the tick of a grandfathers clock. Wonderfull machine. Brad
It is human nature to 'copy' those we admire and respect so I have found myself automatically working 'cleaner' in my shop. Putting parts on pots as I go, hoovering shavings after each op, even though i am only working in wood. Replacing tools in their 'home' where believe it or not is where I find them next time I need them! 'N generally pacing myself and thinking with my mind not my hands. It adds another level of enjoyment to my tinkering and fettling, so thank you Adam, for sneaking into my subconscious and messing with my MIND!!!!
I know absolutely squat about machining, Adam. I make my living at a keyboard. But I really enjoy your channel. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos.
Idk what it about shapers but I find them to be the most mesmerizing of all machining machines. It is awesome to see you give this old girl a new life and home, where it will be used and loved. Because of you and MrPete222, Keith Fenner, Keith Rucker, This Old Tony, Chris of Click Spring, AvE, Stefan Gotteswinter. You all have giving me the itch for machining and learning. I have been learning on a mini lathe for the last year. This year I am getting a bench mill and accessories so I can have a semi machine shop myself. I appreciate everything you and your contemporaries do for machinists world wide. Thank you for all you do please keep it coming. Maybe one day I will have either my own professional shop or work in a shop. Much love please keep it coming and good luck to the weight loss.
Oh man, so happy for you. We've reached a milestone and we have chips! Wishing you good health for many years with that shaper Adam. It's been very enjoyable being part of the journey so far with that old machine, looking forward to more. Good luck.
Like a proud Dad on the birth of his firstborn. Great job, Adam, and like all the other guys, I have really enjoyed the saga of the G & E. Good job, man! 😜👍👍
Been watching intently on the whole video series. THANK YOU for taking us on your journey and sharing the excellent work you're doing. Wishing you much success in all that you do! And we wait with much anticipation for more shaper projects. Aloha
Well that was satisfying. Adam you have a way with machines, I see so many guys forcing things and not listening to the machine. You really have a feel with the controls that few have and its awesome to watch.
Tremendous! I want you to know how much I appreciate the time and effort you put into producing these videos. Your production values are very high. It's also impressive how polished your narration is. You make it look easy and I know it isn't.
That is a truly awesome machine, and watching it work is strangely hypnotic. I don't know why, but the first that came to my mind when I saw it start cutting, was using it to build other machine tools. Keep the great videos coming.
I'm not an engineer but I am loving this restoration. My mates are engineers so I see them work all the time and it's fascinating too. I told them about you and they are all watching as well now. Best Wishes, Brendan.
Adam, congratulations on your meticulous renovation of this well designed machine. Don't let one of those hot smoky chips fly down your shirt. It finally occurred to me that manual machining is why I like this channel so much. CNC has it's place but it sure is a pleasure watching heavy precision parts machined the old fashioned way.
That shaper is an awesome old machine, what a beast-!-built like a tank-! Nothing like finding something you always wanted and bringing it back to its former glory. Youre doing a first rate job (of course) putting her back into the shape she should be. I get a kick out of restoring stuff like old bench vises, tools etc. I cant imaging how cool it is to restore some of these old machine shop leviathons from back in the days of heavy iron and high quality. If I was your neighbor id be begging to help clean these old girls up. lol Great work as always Adam, love your videos.
I've been following this restoration for weeks and finally got to see what the hell it actually does. Amazing the amount of power and force that shaper is capable. This was certainly one of the most interesting series I've watched on TH-cam thus far. I'm glad I listened to Uncle Bumblefuck when he recommended to follow your channel.
Talk about a perfectly sized Metaphoric Ball and Chain, with his new Young'uns arrival that vice is exactly the thing AvE needs to use to keep his Junk immobilized.---It's a shame you can only give One Thumbs Up. Congrats, always feels good when a plan comes to fruition.
Adam, just a real delight to have followed your progress along. I have a couple Cincinnati's and now motivated to tackle a clutch overhaul and get them back in serviceable shape. Thank you for the motivation. So many interesting things you can do now and know we are going to enjoy seeing what you do with it. All the Best.
Loved to see those Abom-sized chips at the end. We have a 36 inch shaper at the Minnesota Transportation Museum and we have pushed some mighty big chips with that one.
GREAT CHIPS!!! you've got to be elated to finally fling those chips.You've given the shaper some much needed attention and shall now be rewarded with smooth operation and machining joy.
Hey Adam its good to finally see the old girl make a chip. You ought to pick up a magnetic bolt tray from your hardware store and stick to the front of the vice to catch the chips. It'll save you sweeping up every time you run the shaper.
There's something amazing about the noise vintage machining tools make when you hit them with a hammer. It just starts a noise, and then stops. No resonance at all. Of course, this is obviously by design (resonance introduces flaws into the product) but it's still viscerally satisfying.
The smile on Adams face at 33:22 says it all, fair play to you my man, fair play... It feeling never gets old of seeing the end result of a lot of hard work. Thoroughly enjoyed this series, thank you!
Phew - at 23:46 you had me worried as it looked like the tool was engaged all the way to the bottom of the work piece! Anyway it all worked out and at 30:34 about 166,000 people will be smiling with you! Really great work Adam.
Nice work Adam.A really powerful machine like that will throw hot chips 20 ft easily.Be sure that your shirt is tight round your neck when working in the line of fire.Just one chip on the inside will get your total attention.
In 50 years of being around shapers that is the nicest one I've ever seen. Also the quietest. Beautiful job you've done. The extra time you've spent cleaning will pay off in the long run.
Adam, Yours is my favorite sub on TH-cam. I am so glad to hear you are taking care of your weight. We all need a guy like you to stay around for a long long time. i love this restoration of this shaper for your shop. /Users/TED/Desktop/IMG_2950.jpg/Users/TED/Desktop/IMG_2952.jpg/Users/TED/Desktop/IMG_2951.jpg I am sending three pictures of an old hack saw i picked up a few years ago and am going to restore very soon and give my Economy gas engine something to do. My first job was in a job shop in 1952 helping make wing stiffeners for B-47 bombers! I left the shop and became a "Pencil Pusher" but have always loved machinery.
Awesome job on the shaper Adam! Great detail in your videos. I like your balance of thoroughly cleaning the machine while keeping the old paint and appearance. Well done and congratulations.
Awesome! Great to see the chips flying! I can watch these work all day - love it! Between you and Steve Summers, we've got 2 big arse shapers to watch. 👍😊
Thank you for not only showing the machine operating but also taking us thorough the machine and giving us the how and why it works the way it does. You did the same with the K&T horizontal.
It's is such a pleasure to see a man that has so much pride in his work as well as his tools. You are a rare breed sir, and I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos on both of your channels. The machine looks amazing. I'm sure we all knew it would.
Dude I must say that I love your attention to detail, I was a mechanic for over thirty years and there are very few today that have such attention to detail. I am not a machinist but love learning anything and am a regular viewer.
It's bad ads to see that shaper just plow through that block like butter. I really enjoy your channel and watching you the bigger machines and bigger projects . Thanks for sharing.
Excellent content. I am almost as excited as you are to see the Shaper run and it's capabilities to cut steel. I am a firm believer in cleaning and maintaining machinery. It keeps them running as they should and alerts you about wear and other issues that may come up. Great job as always.
Bravo sir, Bravo. You taken that machine apart and repaired everything that was wrong and made it a very nice respectable machine one again. The self satisfaction alone should make you smile. Looks great to me.
Right on man u finally got it going. What a beautiful thing that G&E is now after your hands all over it. The clapper box is like a nursery rhyme for me lol. Just cant beat or replicate that sound from anything else.👍
ive enjoyed this a bunch when at school in the mid 70s we had a shaper a power hack saw 7 lathes 5 boxford 2 atlas i think .. a tool post grinder .gas and arc welders a power feed drill press and a forge that we did alloy castings with sand molds ..good times ..i was able to take my motor bike to school and make repairs a great opportunity to ride it to school and across the play field .... all that machinery is gone now so the snow flakes wont get hurt
All that machinery is gone because schools no longer get proper budgets. You grew up in a time of great prosperity, and that time is over. Education ain't cheap...
Hi Adam, That truly was awesome to see that unit perform, nothing finer. You brought a machine back from the depths, stuck in a corner left for who knows what, Adom79 comes along brings this G&E Shaper to a level of factory spec's. I can only imagine the work you put into the Shaper behind the scenes but its obvious you enjoyed it to no end and I'm grateful you shared it with us. Thank you and I look forward your up and coming projects and seeing the G&E shine even further. Cheers, Craig
My first encounter with this type machine was at the age of 18. Had no idea what it did until my supervisor started to make some special nuts with it that went on earth mover. After shaping the metal, then sliced it, sliced it again on the band saw, drilled holes in the center which I helped and then tapped the holes. This was the beginning of my interest in metal working. Good to see this machine working again. Very cool machine , thanks ABOM.
I used to shape a bit on our G&E in the workshop when i was really young. We had 2 of them in the apprentice school when i was learning machining. The half moon chips are good shape, but you want to get like a 2 circle chip in the end when you get more experienced. When shaping a part you have to keep in mind you are pushing alot of energy into that material with half moon chips so cut those tools with a good wide chip groove so the energy goes into the chip when you cut the material otherwise the edges of your material where you enter and exit the material will get compressed.
Had a smaller shaper in my high school shop class all of 40 years ago. I sure do miss being able play with all those machine shop toys. Really nice job getting this shaper back into working order, Adam!
So complex, yet so simple! Adam. you rock when it comes to going the extra yard to make it not only work, but make it look good too! And that goes for your jobs at the shop, the extra polishing, etc. You're top shelf all the way! Rich
She's a beauty Adam! Well done. Many years of joy ahead for you with that one I'm certain. Thanks for sharing. I'm getting my "new" shaper in the shop next week. It's a 24" Invicta 6M, can't wait ... love them shapers.
Adam, It’s Great to see & hear your G&E Shaper in operation, can’t wait to see all the new projects you’ll have us see and start to understand it’s many abilities thanks so much for sharing.!.!.!.
That was a nice repair series - pretty satisfying to watch someone do a proper repair job. I like how you kept the old paint but polished some parts. You’ve kept its character and history but the important working parts are all nicely polished and look great. All this work will benefit you very well in the long term 🙂 Ordering new screws seems like the right call. The cherry on top of the shaper cake!
Adam, thank you for saving another fine example of machine tools from the golden age of American industrial might. Anyone who still asks, “Why a shaper?” after watching this video will never really understand.
Who needs cable tv when you have chanels like this.
This is the real reality TV!!!
Right! Haven't had a TV for over a decade. Rather learn something than watch commercials. Great work Adam! Keep it up!
Well said, and well done Adam!!!
You do much stock removal on your shaper, you probably need M-42 HSS like Cleveland Mo-Max cobalt. Interrupted cut, varying cut speed over the length of the stroke, tool drag, etc is tough on tool steel. M-2 and low red hardness tool steels don't seem to last long on a shaper. You need the 5% cobalt, otherwise you're running to the grinder too often.
I was taught the best balance of feed and speed gave you chips that just turn color and to take cuts where your incremental feed is about 1/4 to 1/6 the depth of cut. I recall taking 1/4" depth of cut and 0.030" feed on mild steel on the exact same model shaper. You could get about an hour per tool grind before you develop a 0.020" wear land. We used 7 degrees side and end clearance, zero back rake and 10 degrees top rake. Tilt the flapperbox about 20 degrees and the box won't click on the stroke reversal. Over-stroke about 3/4" on the exit end and 1 1/2" on the entry. Cut the exit too fine and the ram speed approaches zero which seems to promote chip welding on the tool.
No oil on rough cuts. It just makes smoke and mess and does nothing to improve tool life. Finish doesn't count on rough cuts. Save the oil where it improves the finish cuts.
Have you discovered the effect of tool radius as a function of incremental feed on tool life?
Thanks for the tips Forest. I think the 1" tool bit I have been testing must be a Stellite grade, I can't read it. It's chipping out the cutting edge. I am going to try using a Mo-Max tool bit and see if I gain some results. I'm trying to find the best all around tool grade for shapers.
Abom79 Stellite? Haven't used it much but I recall every stick of stellite has a notch on one end signifying the lay of the grain. Orient the notch wrong and the edge life suffers. I can't recall the details. That's WWII era technology being phased out when I began my time. Might be hard to research.
I did find this:
conradhoffman.com/stellite.htm
Conrad Hoffman is a good scholar. There's lots more than this to be found on his site.
I love the sound of the chips twinging off the end of the cut. Excellent! Cant wait to see some real Abom cuts.
All the best,
Tom
Thanks Tom! That flinging chip sound is just therapeutic.
There you go Mr. Booth, encouragement from the Zen-Master himself, time to "Let'R Fly"
I am not a machinist but I do enjoy your show. I like that these Grand old machines are enjoying a refurbished life with you. Please continue on. Thanks
Congratulations Adam. Nice work on the cleanup. Those chips look great. If the machine could talk it would be saying yes I'm working again and I can do this all day long!
This is my favorite series by you so far. So much time and effort just fixing a shaper, and on top of that filming the whole thing and editing it to make sense? Great job man, I really appreciate your effort.
Just a few short weeks back, I had no idea what in the world a shaper was. I got link to the video where this thing was brought home, and I have been watching with intent each step of the way on the refurb. Since I did not know what this thing was capable of, I searched some other TH-cam videos and watched some chips fly. Now I can't wait to see this machine in action. Your videos are a fun relaxing way to get away from my boring and mundane life. Thanks for the ride...
Thanks for checking them out Chris.
Lovely job you've done on the shaper Adam, I usually wire wheel and then go stright to buffing but after seeing the finish you get on a Schotch Bright wheel I'm going to get hold of some of them.
Those last chips look like grandfathers toenail clippings and probably just as lethal if stepped on !
Now that's pretty funny ;-) .
I wish I had a recording of this machine running for an hour. It's soothing to listen to. Like the tick of a grandfathers clock. Wonderfull machine.
Brad
It is human nature to 'copy' those we admire and respect so I have found myself automatically working 'cleaner' in my shop. Putting parts on pots as I go, hoovering shavings after each op, even though i am only working in wood. Replacing tools in their 'home' where believe it or not is where I find them next time I need them! 'N generally pacing myself and thinking with my mind not my hands. It adds another level of enjoyment to my tinkering and fettling, so thank you Adam, for sneaking into my subconscious and messing with my MIND!!!!
it's true. i find myself considering a cross country drive to buy a shaper...
The golden age of American heavy industry, when beautiful machines like this were made. Great video Adam.
I admire the reverence and respect with which you care for your tools.
Nothing like the rhythmic sound of a shaper, its hypnotic. Great job Adam, now I want one!
I know absolutely squat about machining, Adam. I make my living at a keyboard. But I really enjoy your channel. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos.
Thanks Scott!
There's a lot of videos on youtube named something like: most satifying video, this is one of them! So satisfying to watch this machine work!
Idk what it about shapers but I find them to be the most mesmerizing of all machining machines. It is awesome to see you give this old girl a new life and home, where it will be used and loved. Because of you and MrPete222, Keith Fenner, Keith Rucker, This Old Tony, Chris of Click Spring, AvE, Stefan Gotteswinter. You all have giving me the itch for machining and learning. I have been learning on a mini lathe for the last year. This year I am getting a bench mill and accessories so I can have a semi machine shop myself. I appreciate everything you and your contemporaries do for machinists world wide. Thank you for all you do please keep it coming. Maybe one day I will have either my own professional shop or work in a shop. Much love please keep it coming and good luck to the weight loss.
Your passion is inspirational. Following this restoration has been a great ride, from shipping to chipping. Thank you!
to shaping :-)
Thank you!
Oh man, so happy for you. We've reached a milestone and we have chips! Wishing you good health for many years with that shaper Adam. It's been very enjoyable being part of the journey so far with that old machine, looking forward to more. Good luck.
Like a proud Dad on the birth of his firstborn.
Great job, Adam, and like all the other guys, I have really enjoyed the saga of the G & E.
Good job, man! 😜👍👍
good to see the chips flying nice job, i can see in our face your happy with it great job
Cuts like butter! I had a big smile on my face when those first chips and smoke showed! Great job and great machine.
Been watching intently on the whole video series. THANK YOU for taking us on your journey and sharing the excellent work you're doing. Wishing you much success in all that you do! And we wait with much anticipation for more shaper projects. Aloha
It is fun to see your pleasure with the new machine you have spent so much time bringing back to life. Good job!!!!!!
It’s so cool to see shaper making chips again. 27 yrs ago I ran a 42” Cincinnati. Those things can make big chips! I love it. Keep it up Abomb!
I just recently seen a catalog picture of a 42”! Crazy!! This one has a triangle shaped ram.
Well that was satisfying. Adam you have a way with machines, I see so many guys forcing things and not listening to the machine. You really have a feel with the controls that few have and its awesome to watch.
Tremendous! I want you to know how much I appreciate the time and effort you put into producing these videos. Your production values are very high. It's also impressive how polished your narration is. You make it look easy and I know it isn't.
That is a truly awesome machine, and watching it work is strangely hypnotic.
I don't know why, but the first that came to my mind when I saw it start cutting, was using it to build other machine tools.
Keep the great videos coming.
Awesome job, as usual, bringing the "well used" back to life! Keep those great videos coming
I'm not an engineer but I am loving this restoration. My mates are engineers so I see them work all the time and it's fascinating too. I told them about you and they are all watching as well now.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
Adam, congratulations on your meticulous renovation of this well designed machine. Don't let one of those hot smoky chips fly down your shirt. It finally occurred to me that manual machining is why I like this channel so much. CNC has it's place but it sure is a pleasure watching heavy precision parts machined the old fashioned way.
That shaper is an awesome old machine, what a beast-!-built like a tank-! Nothing like finding something you always wanted and bringing it back to its former glory. Youre doing a first rate job (of course) putting her back into the shape she should be. I get a kick out of restoring stuff like old bench vises, tools etc. I cant imaging how cool it is to restore some of these old machine shop leviathons from back in the days of heavy iron and high quality. If I was your neighbor id be begging to help clean these old girls up. lol Great work as always Adam, love your videos.
I've been following this restoration for weeks and finally got to see what the hell it actually does. Amazing the amount of power and force that shaper is capable.
This was certainly one of the most interesting series I've watched on TH-cam thus far.
I'm glad I listened to Uncle Bumblefuck when he recommended to follow your channel.
Great to hear you’ve enjoyed!
Talk about a perfectly sized Metaphoric Ball and Chain, with his new Young'uns arrival that vice is exactly the thing AvE needs to use to keep his Junk immobilized.---It's a shame you can only give One Thumbs Up. Congrats, always feels good when a plan comes to fruition.
Adam, just a real delight to have followed your progress along. I have a couple Cincinnati's and now motivated to tackle a clutch overhaul and get them back in serviceable shape. Thank you for the motivation. So many interesting things you can do now and know we are going to enjoy seeing what you do with it. All the Best.
Even checking to make sure the washer part numbers face the same direction. Love it!
Good job Adam!! Machine looks great! Love the way you take care of the old gal.
Loved to see those Abom-sized chips at the end. We have a 36 inch shaper at the Minnesota Transportation Museum and we have pushed some mighty big chips with that one.
Awesome machine!
GREAT CHIPS!!! you've got to be elated to finally fling those chips.You've given the shaper some much needed attention and shall now be rewarded with smooth operation and machining joy.
Is it just me or does that just a make a lovely thunk noise every cut?...very soothing...
One of the great things about shapers 👍🏻
Ear to ear grin watching that machine come from where it was to showing metal who’s the boss. Well done sir :)
We're excited because your excited! Good Job Adam.
Hey Adam its good to finally see the old girl make a chip. You ought to pick up a magnetic bolt tray from your hardware store and stick to the front of the vice to catch the chips. It'll save you sweeping up every time you run the shaper.
I was a lathe hand myself but always like watching shapers & planners, many different setups.
There's something amazing about the noise vintage machining tools make when you hit them with a hammer. It just starts a noise, and then stops. No resonance at all.
Of course, this is obviously by design (resonance introduces flaws into the product) but it's still viscerally satisfying.
Looking good! Really appreciate seeing the whole story from packing it up and shipping, through clean up and finally working.
The smile on Adams face at 33:22 says it all, fair play to you my man, fair play...
It feeling never gets old of seeing the end result of a lot of hard work.
Thoroughly enjoyed this series, thank you!
Amazing to see the machine finally making chips.. Good work Adam. Keep the chips flying!!
Phew - at 23:46 you had me worried as it looked like the tool was engaged all the way to the bottom of the work piece! Anyway it all worked out and at 30:34 about 166,000 people will be smiling with you! Really great work Adam.
Nice work Adam.A really powerful machine like that will throw hot chips 20 ft easily.Be sure that your shirt is tight round your neck when working in the line of fire.Just one chip on the inside will get your total attention.
So great to see that smile on your face Adam , YOU EARNED IT MAN !! Great job ..THUMBS UP..
Congrats Adam! The G&E is a beast. Man, that table is a beauty and all polished it looks awesome. And the tilt movement is soft as silk!
In 50 years of being around shapers that is the nicest one I've ever seen. Also the quietest. Beautiful job you've done. The extra time you've spent cleaning will pay off in the long run.
Love when a plan comes together. What an awesome machine. I'm glad it went to a great home where it will be used and cared for properly.
I love the sound those big chips make when they hit the wall, and then the floor... Music to my ears...!
Great job Adam! You’ll be sweeping chips up from all over your shop now the way the G&E flings them!
Some of those chip were going off like bullets. Bet you they went half the shop length.
Adam, Yours is my favorite sub on TH-cam. I am so glad to hear you are taking care of your weight. We all need a guy like you to stay around for a long long time. i love this restoration of this shaper for your shop.
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I am sending three pictures of an old hack saw i picked up a few years ago and am going to restore very soon and give my Economy gas engine something to do. My first job was in a job shop in 1952 helping make wing stiffeners for B-47 bombers! I left the shop and became a "Pencil Pusher" but have always loved machinery.
Awesome job on the shaper Adam! Great detail in your videos. I like your balance of thoroughly cleaning the machine while keeping the old paint and appearance. Well done and congratulations.
Gotta love chips that go clank.
Nice work bring her back online!
Beautiful job, Adam. I'm glad to see the old girl making chips again!
Awesome! Great to see the chips flying! I can watch these work all day - love it! Between you and Steve Summers, we've got 2 big arse shapers to watch. 👍😊
Congrats Adam...you have a shaper.!! Awesome job.!!
Thank you for not only showing the machine operating but also taking us thorough the machine and giving us the how and why it works the way it does. You did the same with the K&T horizontal.
Looks great Adam! Thanks for taking us on the Magical Mystery Tour of getting a G&E into shape!
You are one true precise machinist!
It's is such a pleasure to see a man that has so much pride in his work as well as his tools. You are a rare breed sir, and I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos on both of your channels. The machine looks amazing. I'm sure we all knew it would.
Hi Adam,
My grandfather was a tool and dye maker many years ago, I lost him a few years ago but this would have made him smile.
Keep up the good work.
Dude I must say that I love your attention to detail, I was a mechanic for over thirty years and there are very few today that have such attention to detail. I am not a machinist but love learning anything and am a regular viewer.
Congratulations on getting her going. It's good to see you getting some chips on the floor again.
Love the sound of a shaper. And the clapped box.
slypig24 Took me right back. Lovely effortless sound, but huge and chunky chips being peeled off. Rockin.
It's bad ads to see that shaper just plow through that block like butter. I really enjoy your channel and watching you the bigger machines and bigger projects . Thanks for sharing.
Excellent content. I am almost as excited as you are to see the Shaper run and it's capabilities to cut steel. I am a firm believer in cleaning and maintaining machinery. It keeps them running as they should and alerts you about wear and other issues that may come up. Great job as always.
That machine has really come along since you aquired it...looks and sounds great...will do you a fine job for years to come...
Bravo sir, Bravo. You taken that machine apart and repaired everything that was wrong and made it a very nice respectable machine one again. The self satisfaction alone should make you smile. Looks great to me.
Super cool you were able to send some chips flying! You've got a really nice machine there. Thanks for sharing it.
Right on man u finally got it going. What a beautiful thing that G&E is now after your hands all over it. The clapper box is like a nursery rhyme for me lol. Just cant beat or replicate that sound from anything else.👍
ive enjoyed this a bunch when at school in the mid 70s we had a shaper a power hack saw 7 lathes 5 boxford 2 atlas i think .. a tool post grinder .gas and arc welders a power feed drill press and a forge that we did alloy castings with sand molds ..good times ..i was able to take my motor bike to school and make repairs a great opportunity to ride it to school and across the play field .... all that machinery is gone now so the snow flakes wont get hurt
All that machinery is gone because schools no longer get proper budgets. You grew up in a time of great prosperity, and that time is over.
Education ain't cheap...
ANDERSON H,S, ,IND 1960S. , MACHINE SHOP BIGGER THAN GYM -30+ LATHES !
WISH IT WERE MY H.S. :-(
A really good looking machine; most likely has not looked as good since it left the factory. You are a magician who loves machinery!
That shaper is a beast! Congrats on bringing it back into service!
Hi Adam,
That truly was awesome to see that unit perform, nothing finer.
You brought a machine back from the depths, stuck in a corner left for who knows what, Adom79 comes along brings this G&E Shaper to a level of factory spec's.
I can only imagine the work you put into the Shaper behind the scenes but its obvious you enjoyed it to no end and I'm grateful you shared it with us.
Thank you and I look forward your up and coming projects and seeing the G&E shine even further.
Cheers,
Craig
My first encounter with this type machine was at the age of 18. Had no idea what it did until my supervisor started to make some special nuts with it that went on earth mover. After shaping the metal, then sliced it, sliced it again on the band saw, drilled holes in the center which I helped and then tapped the holes. This was the beginning of my interest in metal working. Good to see this machine working again. Very cool machine , thanks ABOM.
I used to shape a bit on our G&E in the workshop when i was really young. We had 2 of them in the apprentice school when i was learning machining. The half moon chips are good shape, but you want to get like a 2 circle chip in the end when you get more experienced. When shaping a part you have to keep in mind you are pushing alot of energy into that material with half moon chips so cut those tools with a good wide chip groove so the energy goes into the chip when you cut the material otherwise the edges of your material where you enter and exit the material will get compressed.
Had a smaller shaper in my high school shop class all of 40 years ago. I sure do miss being able play with all those machine shop toys. Really nice job getting this shaper back into working order, Adam!
Its awesome to see that shaper run for you, very cool to see old iron at work!
Shaper is shaping up, house & shop shaping up, your shaping up, GOOD for you Adam,
Great content as usual. very enjoyable to watch.
Good to see the first chips. Looking forward to more shaper videos. Thanks for sharing with us.
Great stuff Adam! Glad to see someone care about these beautiful old girls!
Nice addition to the shop. Make some chips!!!!
This machine is impressive, nice work getting it back to operating condition.
So complex, yet so simple! Adam. you rock when it comes to going the extra yard to make it not only work, but make it look good too! And that goes for your jobs at the shop, the extra polishing, etc. You're top shelf all the way!
Rich
She's a beauty Adam! Well done. Many years of joy ahead for you with that one I'm certain. Thanks for sharing. I'm getting my "new" shaper in the shop next week. It's a 24" Invicta 6M, can't wait ... love them shapers.
Holy Cow, Adam. G&E is lookin goooooood! Chips at last. Fine job. Proud Papa of a new working tool.
Adam, It’s Great to see & hear your G&E Shaper in operation, can’t wait to see all the new projects you’ll have us see and start to understand it’s many abilities thanks so much for sharing.!.!.!.
Great Adam, the joy of having the shaper working showed in the expression on your face!
Wow that can remove quite a bit of metal! Impressive. I've been checking TH-cam all week waiting for this video lol.
That was a nice repair series - pretty satisfying to watch someone do a proper repair job. I like how you kept the old paint but polished some parts. You’ve kept its character and history but the important working parts are all nicely polished and look great. All this work will benefit you very well in the long term 🙂
Ordering new screws seems like the right call. The cherry on top of the shaper cake!
It's a real joy seeing that thing run!
Hi Adam,Another Brilliant Video,Glad The Shaper Is Shaping Up! Good Luck With Everything.
Adam, thank you for saving another fine example of machine tools from the golden age of American industrial might. Anyone who still asks, “Why a shaper?” after watching this video will never really understand.
Enjoyed the video. It been 50 years since the last time I ran a shaper in Machinist/Tool and Die Tech School.
I have really enjoyed watching you bring the shaper back... Great Job Adam!!!