Northfield Production Shapers are constructed with rugged iron castings and balanced rotating components to assure vibration free performance.

The spindle is machined from stressproof steel and is precision ground. The wide separation between the upper and lower sealed for life bearings provides extreme shaft rigidity when running large diameter cutterheads. The heavy yoke assembly with full length gibbed vee ways maintains deflection free bearing and spindle alignments.

Base: Heavy one piece casting with flanged floor base gives firm setting. Yoke ways are carefully machined to assure full yoke bearing.

Table: Heavy, duty well ribbed casting allows attachment of table extensions, jigs and fixtures. Top surfae is accurately ground-allows stock and forms to slide easily. Has fitted table ring at the spindle.

Yoke: Gibbed yoke, carefully machine and fitted into base assures absolute vertical spindle position through any adjustment. ercision ball bearings are sealed for life - need no lubrication.

Spindle: Rugged 1" diameter by 5" long spindle is accurately machined and ground for high speed production. Optional spindle sizes available.

Drive: 3, 5, 7-1/2, 10, 15 HP rear-mounted motor swing on hinge to allow easy access. Has 2-1/2" endless belt drive with screw adjustment for close belt tensioning. Shaper is equipped with magnetic starter and 110 volt push-button controls.

Specifications:
Diameter of Spindle(standard machine): 1"
Vertical adjustment of Spindle: 4-1/2"
Length of Spindle at Collar: 5"
Size of Table: 36" x 26"
Height of Table top: 36"
Spindle Speed: 8,000RPM
Spindle Rotation: Counterclockwise
Size of dust spout: 4"
(4" dust spout requires approximately 400CFM air flow for dust collection)
Horsepower: 3, 5, 7-1/2, 10, 15 TEFC
Size of throat hole: 4-1/2"
Floor Space: 36" W x 36" Deep
Domestic shipping weight: 900lbs.
Export Shipping Weight: 1150lbs.
Cubic measure expor boxed: 59 cu. ft.
Voltages: 208, 230/460, 573, 3 phase, 60 hz