When Used with a Shaper

	6. When used in normal horizontal position,
	the stock feeder should be adjusted for
	height so that the distance between the
	table and the feed rollers is approximately
	1/8” to 3/16” (3 to 5mm) less than the
	thickness of the workpiece. See Figure 15.
	Although the stock feeder
	when properly used will greatly reduce the
	chance of workpiece kickback, there is still a
	potential for kickback. Never stand directly
	in the path of the workpiece as it passes	Figure 15
	under the Stock Feeder rollers.	Figure 15
	under the Stock Feeder rollers.

1.The gap between the fences for the cutter should be as small as possible.

2.To ensure that the workpiece is held firmly against the fence, set the stock feeder at a slight angle toward the fence in the direction of feed. In other words, the outfeed roller should be approximately 3/16” (5mm) closer to the fence than the infeed roller. See Figure 16.

3.When the Stock Feeder is in edgewise position, it must be inclined slightly towards the work table in the direction of feed, to ensure the workpiece remains forced down against the table. In other words, the outfeed roller should be approximately 3/16” closer to the work table than the infeed roller. See Figure 17.

4.When the Stock Feeder is in the edgewise position, or angled for a beveled workpiece, the axis of the cutter should be between the outfeed roller and the center roller. See Figure 17. The center roller should NOT be directed toward the opening between the fences, but should act directly against the fence.

5.When mounting the Stock Feeder in edgewise position, keep in mind the spring tension of the rollers. The distance between the shaper fence and the feed rollers should be approximately 1/8” to 3/16” (3 to 5mm) less than the thickness of the workpiece (refer to Figure 15).

6.Shaping hardwood with the Stock Feeder may increase the friction between workpiece and table. Keep the work table rust-free and smooth, by using paste wax or other necessary means.

Figure 16

(Stock Feeder in horizontal position)

Figure 17

(Stock Feeder in edgewise position)