The Delta 43-455 is a 5 HP Shaper Package Deal with 43-188 Shaper Jig and 43-800 Router Bit Chuck plus free 50-273 Mobile Base. The spindle, housing, motor, raising and lowering mechanism are a single self-contained unit which securely assembled to the underside of the table for absolute 90° spindle-to-table alignment. The rugged drive spindle assembly and permanently lubricated ball bearings are preloaded to prevent distortion at high speeds which assures accurate, chatter-free shaping. Its massive 30 inch x 27 inch table (with standard cast-iron extension wings) provides extra support for shaping large work. Also a precision ground face and ribbed under-table-construction prevents warping. The shaper has precision milled 3/8 inch x 3/4 inch T-slot, miter slot accommodate miter gage, sliding miter jig and other accessories for holding workpiece. It features conveniently-grouped controls which are at the front of the machine within easy reach of the operator from his normal working position. Deep-tapered spindle design allows for easy changing of accessory spindles to permit use of a wide variety of shaper cutters. Table opening size can be varied, as needed, by removing special table insert rings.
5HP single phase, 230V, TEFC motor with full voltage motor starter (GPE)ControlsMotor pulleyPoly V-belt drive(2) 10 inch cast-iron extension wingsMicro-adjust fence and guard assembly1 1/4 inch spindleTable insertsStarting pinSpeed spindle pulleyWrenchesInstruction manual
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