Feed Rate?

Could you  help us out with some shaper feed speeds and feeder speed feeds. I am doing some doors in hickory, and I am experiencing quite a bit of chipping in the profile edge of the rails and stiles. I am using a Powermatic shaper at 7000 RPM, brand new cutters, and I am feeding  at 13 FPM. That is the slowest speed on the feeder. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks.


-Tommy S.
South Wales, NY

Our Expert

Hickory is a very tough, springy wood which is difficult to shape with power tools. But you can create a smooth surface if you increase the spindle speed and make several light passes rather than one or two heavy ones. You may even have to skip the power feeder and hand feed the stock at a slower feed rate.

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