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Whitney Fence Part 2

So this is what I’ve been able to accomplish so far: Flattened base and two sides using a large shell mill: Drill the mounting holes and define layout for the fence support bar bores: Drill the first holes using a 1/2″ x 8″ bit: Open the holes to a larger size with stepped drills: Open […]

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I recently acquired a new shaper (and a quest machine). It’s a Baxter Whitney No. 89. This is the largest of the single spindle Whitney shapers. These machines have huge tables and are bullet proof. I already own one No. 89, but this one is… well… special… What’s really unique about this machine is the overhead […]

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Pierre Benite Shaper

I found this shaper through a craigslist advert in Belaire, Texas last summer. I purchased the machine sight-unseen as part of a package deal with a Wadkin PK sliding table saw. I had both machines shipped via common carrier from Texas to New Jersey. The total freight bill for both machines was $402 (inclusive of insurance). I […]

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