1890s Shaper Rebuild and First Run! - Belt Driven Machine Shop

After making a bush and some shaft straightening, its finally time to reassemble the Boynton & Plummer shaper.

[@graedonmunro1793]

what an interesting little machine!!!

[@Akitene]

That's a lovely shaper and a fine restoration.

[@iron_jonesy]

Thank you!

[@glennmoreland6457]

Good

[@zacharyschaafsma2523]

what a incredible machine ! your luckkey to have it

[@plainnpretty]

It’s a beautiful little shaper I’d love to see it making chips .thanks

[@Tammy-un3ql]

interesting li

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Very nice job. The shaper looks great.

[@DolezalPetr]

your workshop is my dream workshop

[@petermcneill80]

Fred Dibnah would be right at home in there…..

[@carltonlane8931]

Brilliant,enjoyed the video, thanks.

[@rc166honda]

Lovely machine, love your work. Thank you for saving a bit of our heritage. 😁👍

[@iron_jonesy]

Thanks for watching!

[@Rustinox]

Interesting video. Shapers are fun.

[@iron_jonesy]

Thanks Rusti. Very fun!

[@petermcneill80]

Great job , shaft straightening came out really nicely too.
I thought maybe you’d be “heat straightening” it “Keith Fenner” style

[@iron_jonesy]

Thanks! I've tried that method a couple of times, with limited success. Keith is extremely skilled!