Hi- my 13" shaper had a clapper lifter mechanism like the one at 4:50. I can't keep it working long before the rocker slides on the flat stock without rotating the rocker. I have a piece of leather on the bottom of rocker but when it gets hot it slips. Also, there is nothing to lock the cam in the position required for max. pressure between rocker and flat stock. Do you have any suggestions? I have seen your air cylinder operated lifter but have no air supply. The electric solenoid would be a desired solution if I could reduce its temp. What material do you have on the bottom of the rocker? Thanks! Jim.
I see, Jim. The problems with mechanic lifters are well known. Perhaps you could use an electric solenoid along with a resistor to keep temperatures low. I'm not an expert on electric stuff so please consult an electric engineer. However, the solenoid lifter in our video works well save the high solenoid temperatures.
7:00 Nice idea for making a shaper out of a milling machine !
I'll have to remember that one !
You are welcome!
@@prof-rieg The question is, do I start that project before or after the power hacksaw attachment project !
@@prof-rieg I also thought, I could convert rotary from the mill to linear via a snail cam pushing down then with an 'instant' spring return !
Very good video, thank you for sharing.
Hi- my 13" shaper had a clapper lifter mechanism like the one at 4:50. I can't keep it working long before the rocker slides
on the flat stock without rotating the rocker. I have a piece of leather on the bottom of rocker but when it gets hot it slips.
Also, there is nothing to lock the cam in the position required for max. pressure between rocker and flat stock.
Do you have any suggestions? I have seen your air cylinder operated lifter but have no air supply. The electric solenoid
would be a desired solution if I could reduce its temp. What material do you have on the bottom of the rocker? Thanks! Jim.
I see, Jim. The problems with mechanic lifters are well known. Perhaps you could use an electric solenoid along with a resistor to keep temperatures low. I'm not an expert on electric stuff so please consult an electric engineer. However, the solenoid lifter in our video works well save the high solenoid temperatures.
Thanks-I will give the solenoid a try.
Thank you very much for sharing
You are welcome.