Shaper ID

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Yeah, the motor is down below. The stand doesn't look too complicated or industrial....

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Does anyone recognize this small shaper and who was the builder? The round ram is unique. May go take a look if I can dig up some info on it.
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Has anyone made an attachment to grind TIG tungsten on a Dremel type tool or disk grinder? There are a few commercial variations out there. Looking for...

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Regarding it being a home built unit, I'll post a couple of pics when I get a chance that show the homemade aspect. It's like a lot of cars, looks good...

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Thanks! I've got fresh oxy-acetylene tanks.

Would TIG work with these rods as well? I saw a utube where he did it with silicon-bronze rod...

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It was interesting, in that the guy I bought it from was some sort of machinist and woodworker. Had a bunch of wood machines in the garage and talked...

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Wish I would have seen this before I made my welding table. Some good ideas here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un59Kn9r2VM...

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That's cool. I'm in process of getting my swing looked at with hopes of being fitted (correctly) for new irons. Injury is going to prevent it from happening...

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It is definitely home made. I would guess someone had a set of plans or modeled it off an existing commercial machine. While some of the parts are a...

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I stumbled across an ad for a small box and pan brake for what seemed to be crazy low money. Took a chance and after a two hour round trip I had the...

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Sorry for the delay. Reply sent. I'll take any help I can get. 😁...