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(More customer reviews)I can't find anything I don't like about this shaper except for a locking height adjustment, but that's not really causing much of a problem. It's better than any delta I've used including the x5 because of the two direction switch (delta's switch is within the cabinet) and the more precise alignment of the fence. Plus the fence can be adjusted and locked down when the Deltas are wobbly. The shop fox's fence stays aligned with the miter gauge too. It's a nightmare to do that with a delta.
Never get a machine with an aluminum fence. You'll regret it.
I cut 2-1/4" crown molding on it often and it's never had a problem. The motor is about twice the size of a 3hp delta x5.
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This 1 HP Shaper provides the best of all worlds - a rock solid router table, which allows the use of most 1/4" and 1/2" shank router bits, as well as a powerful shaper, which opens up a new realm of 1/2" bore shaper cutters. A split adjustment fence also makes edge jointing and full edge profiling safe and easy. This Shaper should be a part of every woodshop.
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