T3 mini max shapers

[BeeBazaar]

I've never read a bad thing about them.  I'm still looking for a good shaper and I missed the last T3 I saw.  One just came up for sale about 6 hrs away.  it doesn't have the sliding tenoning table, but has the rails. 3/4" spindle.  3hp.  has the fence also.

can you put other spindles in it and where can you find parts?  I can't find spindles at all online which has me concerned.  or any parts...  can the tales be found from time to time?  I wouldn't mind picking one up at some point?  id like to find a 1.25" spindle.

[Larry]

I've never owned one but have ran one.  It's probably 4 times the quality of the Delta Heavy Duty 3 HP and Grizzly machines in that size. 

I not sure of the exact relationship but it is in the SCM family.  Over the years I've found SCMI customer service and parts to be hit or miss.  I bought a big SCMI shaper and found parts expensive and hard to get.  My machine came with a 1-1/4" spindle and I wanted a 3/4" spindle.  New ones were super expensive and not available.  I found a used one for $700 from a questionable seller.  Frustrated, I made one myself along with several other parts.

[BeeBazaar]

I have a buddy with a machine shop and I actually wondered if this would be an option.  Guess so.  

[BeeBazaar]

Does anyone have a T3 and know the actual weight?  Is the top easily removable?

[BeeBazaar]

for future reference if anyone asks, since I couldn't find any info on this anywhere:

The sliding table probably weighs 50 - 75 lbs
The rails it rides on probably weigh 40 lbs
             The rails are held on by 4 allen head bolts - metric
             The top of the rails have bump stops that can be loosened and turned.  you must turn 1 of them to remove the table, it just slides right off and on.  The wheels have a bearing cover of sorts, i believe to clean the track off as you slide. be careful,  I could see them breaking easy.

The fence is 15 lbs or so
The cast iron top weighs, id guess 150 lbs. I can move it on my own, but its easy with 2 people. I dont think id attempt to put on or remove from the cabinet though, especially with the studs attached to it and the spindle housing.
                           It is held on by 4 nuts.  The top has 4 studs and rubber feet. 1 is outside the cabinet and the other 3 inside, easily accessible.
                           The motor and spindle are also bolted to the top with 4 bolts.  again easily accessible.  - all 8 are 13 mm

The issue is once the motor and spindle are detached, they have no support and the wheel to raise/lower looks to be a chore to remove.
I put a 4 x 6 block across the bottom of the cabinet and lowered the motor until it rested on the block. then removed the bolts.  after this the top lifts right off.  I took a lashing strap and went around the motor and the door jam to hold it from moving around during transport.  don't crank the strap.  I had no issues on a 320 mile drive like this.

The cabinet I strapped to a dolly, it is the heaviest part. I guess 250 lbs or so.  on the dolly and 2 people, up and down stairs were not bad at all.

all in all, im guessing ~525 lbs.   easily took apart and a moved.  Hope this helps someone in the future.

The shaper is really nice and I cant wait to use it!