Shapers are one of the more misunderstood machines in the workshop. In fact, many woodworkers avoid owning or using a shaper because they believe they are unreasonably dangerous. By eliminating the shaper in the shop based on irrational fear, many woodworkers limit their capabilities and the options available to them. In Shaper Basics we’ll dispell the mysteries surrounding this essential shop tool.

Shaper Basics

The shaper is much more than an oversized router table, and its capabilities are far greater. In Shaper Basics you’ll gain a broader view of how a shaper can increase the options available to you in the shop.