"Jim" wrote in message
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"Mike Pio" wrote in message
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Hello,

I own a Delta shaper model 43-495X (3 HP, X5). Delta claims the maximum
spindle size available for this tool is 1 inch (I submitted a question
and they sent me a tech support email stating this).
The catalog shows the sizes as 1/2 to 1 inch. So, it isn't a claim;
Looking around, I find the most popular shaper cutters to be either 3/4"
or 1 1/4". While I could get by with 3/4", it would be convenient if I
could use some 1 1/4" cutters (but not on a regular basis). So I'm
wondering if Delta is just following legal mumbo jumbo and there really is
some way I can use a 1 1/4" cutter SAFELY on this machine.
If you use the 1 1/4 inch spindle on the machine, and if Delta said is OK
to do this, and if something bad happens, then they may be liable for
whatever happens. Delta is not going to assume such a risk.

Delta does sell a 1 1/4 spindle but I don't think it's designed to fit in
this machine. Does anyone know if there is, in fact, a safe way to do
this? I'd appreciate the input.
Did Delta say that this spindle fits the 43-495X? The Delta catalog lists
the arbor in the section for accessories for the heavy duty machine.
The careful reader of the catalog will note that the shapers which list
the 1 1/4 spindle as available all have 5 hp motors. Perhaps that is what
they believe is needed for such cutters.
Jim

-Mike




No, they only said the 1" spindle is the largest available for this machine
(and I believe them). I think step-down bushings and not too large a cutter
will work fine for me.