Adept hand shapers

[Jo]

In amongst the goodies that I acquired over the last couple of months was an Adapt 1A hand shaper. Does anyone else have one? If so any advice?

I understand some were fitted with an automatic feed mechanism, does anyone know what it looks like?.

[jackrae]

Didn't Popeye once own one ?

[the_viffer]

I've a Perfecto which is similar to the Adept. There is pawl and ratchet mechanism which drives the lead screw if you have auto feed. I guess if you don't have that you don't have auto feed. You can see the mechanism on the Adept entry at www.lathes.co.uk (esp 2nd last photo) . Tom Walshaw used to say that it is easy to work a hand shaper too fast. 1 stroke a second is good.

[spurley]

Best if you change arms after 99 strokes, otherwise you'll end up looking like a fiddler crab ;D

Cheers

Brian

[steammadman]

Yeh popeye did once own one he got Olive Oyle to work it,
but the she seazed up due to lack of oil.

Sorry gents but i couldn't resist that one.
seriously, i did have one years ago ,i wish i had never let it go,
very handy for small jobs, and with a sharp tool ,and fine cut
you can get a great finnish.
as old TOM W, useed to say steady on the handle ,about 1
stroke per second is ample.
i hope you get as much use out of it as i did mine.

[alanstepney]

Roger Mason has / had an Adept shaper.
If he doesnt spot this post, try sending him a PM.

[Roger Mason]

Hi Guys,

Alan said: "Roger Mason has / had an Adept shaper.". Yes I spotted the thread.

My shaper has been unbolted from the workshop. I had to make room for the Bridgeport which I have managed to squeeze into my smallish workshop. So the Adept is now for sale.

I found that I didn't use the shaper a lot. I would be delighted if I could pass it on to someone who would use it.


Cheers,


Roger Mason, in gloomy St. Agnes.

[chameleonrob]

roger2 said:

So the Adept is now for sale.

how much do you want for it? want kind of codition is it in? it sounds like a very usefull bit of kit for me.

rob

[the_viffer]

In my opinion, chameleonrob, an Adept No1A is just a little too small to be useful. Personally I think the No2 is a better bet. Autofeed is good.

In addition to Adept, Cowells and Perfecto made small hand shapers. A well known tool dealer is offering a Perfecto 7" (admittedly powered) for GBP425 plus vat. I nearly rang them up to ask if they wanted another.

Despite all the teasing I think a shaper even a hand shaper is a great tool. One advantage of a hand shaper is that you'll be motivated to learn how to keep tool sharp.

I'd certainly encourage you to get one.

[chameleonrob]

the capacity is no less than my vertical slide on my lathe judging be the pic and info on lathes.co.uk and if it's in reasonable condition, it'll be far more accurate. My lathe is not suited to milling but it's better than nothing, just. it's usefullness to me will depend on the price as I've very little income at the mo.

[Roger Mason]

Hi chameleonrob,

You asked about my Adept, which incidentally is the 2A model. Perhaps the best way to deal with this is if you contact me direct, on: <[e-mail]>. I have a couple of pictures that I can send to you as well.


Cheers,


Roger Mason, in St. Agnes.