Need a little help on setting up and using the rail and stile bits in a shaper. If they are supposed to be matched once I set the first bit do I need only to change bits and not adjust spindle height also any place on the web to find out about shaper use.
-Dennis
Lafayette, LA
Our Expert
Yes, Amana rail-and-stile shaper cutters are matched so that there is no need for further adjustment once the initial height adjustment has been made. I recommend cutting the cope first on the ends of the rails. Afterwards, change cutterheads and cut the sticking/panel groove along the inside edges of the stock.
For 3/4" Material: http://www.amanatool.com/shapercutters/sc446.html
For 1" Material: http://www.amanatool.com/shapercutters/sc460.html
For 1-3/8" Material: http://www.amanatool.com/shapercutters/sc580.html
For 1-3/4" Material: http://www.amanatool.com/shapercutters/sc590.html
You'll find more information on stile-and-rail joinery in my book "The Complete Illustrated Guide To Shaping Wood".
