Quick Answer: The Shaper is a reciprocating shaping machine that cuts horizontal, vertical and flat surfaces of metal or wood to the required shape by removing excess material.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Shapes horizontal, vertical and flat surfaces
Cuts curves, different angles and other shapes
Disc-driven tool movement giving forward and backward strokes
Cuts on the forward stroke and returns without cutting
Works on metal or wood
About This Product
On the Shaper, the work piece is fixed on the machine table and the cutting tool is set against it. A disc drives the tool back and forth: the forward stroke cuts the surface and the return stroke brings the tool back without cutting. Repeating these strokes removes material until the surface has the required shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How does the Shaper cut? The tool moves in forward and backward strokes over the fixed work piece. The forward stroke does the cutting and the backward stroke returns the tool without cutting.
