10 Woodworking Stationary Power Tools
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Dust Collector
Stationary power tools create copious amounts of dust. Besides being dangerous to breathe, all that dust turns slippery on the floor. It also can create inaccuracies if allowed to build up on a table bed or against the fence.
Outperforming shop vacuums by a mile, dedicated dust collectors feature a 4- to 6-in. hose that removes large amounts of dust with 1.5-horsepower or more of suction power. Most have two ports for collecting dust from multiple machines, and many feature wheels for portability.
Simple versions like the Shop Fox W1666 2-hp use a cloth filter and empty into a clear disposable plastic bag. The Jet JCDC-2 Cyclone Dust Collector separates the large dust particles that drop into a metal canister for rapid disposal; its pleated filter is easy to clean. Be aware: Dust collectors draw large amounts of amperage upon startup, so you’ll need the correct electrical service.
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Shaper
Shapers spin an array of bits at more than 12,000 revolution per minute, carving and sculpting wood to an assortment of profiles. The arbor, or spindle, raises and lowers depending on the desired shape.
Tools like the G1035 1-1/2-hp Shaper include a fence with an adjustable mouth and hold down for safety. Cast iron tables provide a heavy, flat surface to support the wood. While routers only spin in one direction, shaper motors are reversible, allowing the user to feed safely from either side of the spindle while managing wood grain tear-out. Motors range from 3/4- to 3-hp.
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Belt/Disc Sander
If you can name a shape, there’s probably a sander designed for it. Edge, belt, disc, flap, spindle and wide-belt are some of the different sanders you might find in a woodshop.
Many woodworkers start with a tool like the Rikon 50-122 combination sander, with a 10-in. disc and a 6-in. wide belt. This combo tool utilizes a single motor. When powered-up, both the belt and disc spin. Each has an adjustable table for rapid smoothing at precise angles.
Abrasives are available in a variety of grits. Discs attach with a strong adhesive and belts slide on from the side and tighten with a lever. Dust collection is a must as harmful microscopic dust scatters everywhere.
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