Author Topic: Shaper Insert heads (Read 443 times)

NateF350 · « **on:** September 13, 2019, 09:45:31 PM »

I have a bunch of flooring and different types of paneling to make. I have a 5hp shaper and a few sets of freeborn cutters for cabinet doors but I need some T&G flooring cutters soon. I was going to go with insert heads since I need different profiles. What’s some decent cutters for the money with good options for the inserts?

Southside · « **Reply #1 on:** September 13, 2019, 11:12:38 PM »

What size spindle?

NateF350 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 13, 2019, 11:29:15 PM »

I have 3/4” and 1”. I have no problem buying an 1 1/4” or bushing down to 1” since I got it. I feel there at more options for 3/4” but idk if I should step up to the 1” or 1 1/4” because of the size of the insert heads.

jlkunka · « **Reply #3 on:** September 14, 2019, 01:12:53 PM »

Woodworkers Tool Works. I bought a 4" 60 degree serrated back 4 knife cutterhead, which runs 2 knives just fine. The knives are cheap and they can duplicate any profile. Talk to Bobby Knourek.

scsmith42 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 14, 2019, 04:59:05 PM »

I’ve had excellent results with W.M. Moore Profiles. Very knowledgeable and they can sell you a product that will also work in a moulder, should you ever decide to upgrade.

tule peak timber · « **Reply #5 on:** September 14, 2019, 08:22:22 PM »

I went with Garniga from Rangate tooling and never looked back.I'm running some wall panel from a 1920's house this next week with weird dimensions and the flexibility of the tooling allows me to do things other shops cannot. Short of a Weinig and a knife grinder ----I'm pretty happy.

PAmizerman · « **Reply #6 on:** September 14, 2019, 10:20:16 PM »

My dad got one from Amana tools.
It is 3/4 inch. It works great. He has a logosol molder and the knives from it work in the head. I believe logosol has since been bought out by woodmizer.

NateF350 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 20, 2019, 11:17:09 AM »

Thanks guys, calling around today. It’s been a busy week and I haven’t had time to chase anything down.

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