G&E Shaper Universal Table Repair Part 1

This started off with my attempt to tram in the table to start making the first chips on the shaper. But I quickly discovered a problem looming in the table. It was locked up and I couldn't adjust it.
This is the tear down and inspection of the tilting table, and getting it fixed up. While it was apart I decided it was the right time to give it a good cleaning and polishing too.

[Potatogambit]

It must be equipment maintenance month. Both you and Alec Steele are giving your machines some love. Love all your videos Adam keep up the great work.

[BMRStudio]

A beautiful massive beast! I love this machine! Everything is just so elegant and made for last forever!

[Hylanda]

Sorry about your disappointment Adam, but I loved seeing all that table adjustment mechanisms. Great video and thank you for your work to make it for us.

[jaymanxxxx]

Another awesome vid Adam, Can't wait for pt. 2.

[janvisser]

Man, do i love that universal table!!!

[tedsykora]

Nothing like disassembly to get you familiar with your equipment

[afnDavid]

Someone long ago went; 'Lets adjust the table. Oh it doesn't want to move. Use more FORCE! SNAP!! Hide it in the corner and hope nobody notices that they broke the thing.' Of course they didn't know to loosen the clamping bolts first.

[chevy]

Great shit man gald u decided to tear it apart to make sure its good . Insted of just saying fuck it and running it. And the luck u have lol awesome.

[KevinK]

hey Adam I been watching all your videos right from the start over the last few months and I was just curious what ever happened with the surface grinder

[bcbloc]

Found the clamp and the broken bolt screwed out with your fingers! Man you sure are living right!!! lol

[PanheadEL]

Twelve hours of work today and it's good for another 50+ years. I know all the new cnc stuff is cool, but something about the big old iron just warms me up inside.. You can trust it. Really happy for you.

[freeclimbmtb]

As much as I would love to see chips...I have to admit I like the disassemble/troubleshoot videos SOOO much more!

[SteveSummers]

Late to the party I am. Nice video Adam. Well that kinda sucked that it had issue. But you fixed it proper and learned more about the table than you would have otherwise. She looks good to go now. I love how the universal tables pivot so easy even with a 250lbs vise setting on it.👍 Great Job as always.

[musicbro]

That machine is like a living thing, it has a story and the occasional scars from a life in a different world, a world that is fading fast. You are the perfect person to wake it up and show it some kindness and understanding and to become a participant in this new chapter of it's life, it's one lucky shaper. Machines are like family members to some who have an affinity for these kinds of things. The modern machines of today may well have a character and personality but at this point in time they seem overly 'smart' and full of their own abilities, the shaper on the other hand is like a big old hound dog, not perfect but faithful and enthusiastic, waiting to be taken for a walk, not take you for a walk. Looks like you going to have to clean up some of it's messes off the floor too :)

[bjre.wa.]

I've read many of the comments and me included. So all of us have our noses glued to the screen while our significant others are patiently waiting for us to finish the video while Adam studies and then removes the broken screw. She finally mentions it's time to shut done the video and your trying to explain about Adams "broken screw". And she replies "Let Adam worry about his screw and you worry about yours".

[johnmacdonald]

Adam, short term pain for long term gain, it is annoying when things like this happen but now that it is done you won't have to worry about the table anymore, great oppotunity to actually see what is in the table assembly on the shaper, they built them real solid that's for sure.

[ScrewDriverxxx]

Brilliant episode. One of my favourites. Don't know why but it is intensely satisfying to find a fault on some big iron and fix it. Cleans up lovely too, especially cast iron and for it to operate so smoothly afterwards is the cherry on top. Ticks all the boxes for me! Nice job, look forwards to seeing what it can do especially with you driving it. Cheers, Steve.

[henrylercherasmussen]

Wow... another problem and as always you take it easy and get it fixed in the right way. I admire your professional entrance to such problems. The premium for such repairs must be the pleasure of knowing that the machine can last for many years and that you get to know the machine 100%. The chips come when it's time ..

Thanks for another amazing video ..

Henry Lerche Rasmussen
Denmark

[steveskouson]

Adam, I "don't" buy those magnetic
trays from HF, I wait for the coupon,
and get them for free.

Yes, I AM a cheapskate!

My brother has those "free" 25 foot
tapemeasures, in every room of his
house. Including the little rooms, with
LOTS of plumbing. Spent nothing on
them, but he DID buy a bunch of clamps.

steve

[martinpope]

Adam its not the destination, Its the bumps in the road that gives you great memories of you journey. Love your efforts.