"AL" wrote in message news:%eznd.54985$V41.17660@attbi_s52...
Ok, $200 for a shaper of question but probably decent quality. $600 to
ship. I know absolutely nothing about shapers but have always wanted to
experiment with one. Any comments on whether I should spend the money or
wait for one that is closer to me?


All depends on the size of the shaper and the number of machine tools that
may be available locally. The idea of spending three times a purchase
price for shipping tends to make my head hurt. Do keep in mind I'm tight
with money, usually don't **** it away.

If the shaper is a 12" model, that might be a damned good deal. I've not
seen too many of that size. They're large enough to do some serious work.
Does it come with the clapper box and a vise? Motor? If so, is it the
right size for the machine? Many have had the original 3 phase motors
replaced with small single phase motors. I'm not nuts about that.

I think you'd be upside down on a smaller one, and a larger one would be a
big PITA to house and handle.

More information might be useful for an accurate opinion (what ever that
means! g)

Harold