Online Catalogue last updated 17th of September 2023
Stieri produced this in 1943 to train machinists in the shortest possible time for war production.
Contents include classification and construction of shapers; shaper tools; holding the work; elementary shaper operations; the vertical shaper; elementary vertical shaper operations; description of a modern shaper; shaper maintenance; description of a modern vertical shaper; general description of the Pratt & Whitney shaper drive to the machine; and safety rules.
This little handbook (it has in fact been enlarged from its original size), is quick and dirty. In chapter four, for instance, the sections are titled: testing the work seat; testing solid jaw for squareness; setting vice parallel with direction of stroke; selecting the proper tool; taking a horizontal cut; adjusting the work; adjusting the stroke; and so on.
This not only tells you how to run a shaper, it does it quickly and clearly. You get a how-to book that is easy-to-read. If you have a shaper, get a copy of this. Or if you intend to build Gingery's shaper, this is a must-have companion book.
Code No. 005816