I just got one that looks like that paid $90!. I saw that shaper for $398 .
It is like a router on steroids. It also has a reverse switch it says you
can use it for grain in the other direction.
I have to get some "bits" and try making some saw dust

Frank

ississauga wrote:

I came across this large tool at a store, the salespeople could only
speculate on what it does

It looks like these,
http://images.google.com/images?sour...&q=wood+shaper

If you often use one what have you made with it? Maybe I will return
to the store and educate them with your knowledge.