Features:

• 5-horsepower, 230-volt motor provides plenty of power
• Poly V-drive system transmits more efficient torque to the spindle
• Unitized design of motor, spindle, and height adjustment mechanism for more accuracy
• Micro-adjust fence makes setups quick, easy, and precise

Editorial Review:

Includes Single Phase Heavy-Duty Wood Shaper - 43-455, 5 HP, 230 Volt Single Phase TEFC Motor w/ Full Voltage Magnetic Starter, Controls, Motor Pulley, Poly V-Belt Drive, (2) 10" Cast-Iron Extension Wings, Micro-Adjust Fence, Guard Assembly, 1-1/4" Spindle, Table Inserts, Starting Pin, 2-Speed Spindle Pulley, Wrenches, Instruction Manual.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0

Can't wait to use it:

Looked at shapers for months and compared eveything there was to compare and I have to say this one came out on top every time,If you look good and hard you'll find a seller on amazon selling this for 1775 which I could not believe when I saw some of the other prices for this machine.. I bought this for a big door job I had in the works but it fell through and now I'm just dying to use it..It perrs like a kitten when on, so can't wait to see it in action.I also bought the router bit attachment but shapers... more info

great machine for the money:

I looked at other machines for quite some time before purchasing this one. I know It's not as high quality as some of the premium Industrial machines, but It has more power, a better fence assembly, and ease of use than any other machine near this price range or even a little more (I gave myself a three thousand dollar budget at the time and ended up with enough left to add a stock feeder). Overall, I feel great about this machine.

Plenty of Shaper:

I have owned this unit for about 2 years now. It has done everything that I have asked it to do, and I am a pretty demanding customer. I run a millwork shop and have used this thing for cutting door stiles and mouldings. My only gripe would be the lack of more speed adjustments. 7000 rpm is pretty fast when you swinging a 4inch corrugated head from it. Overall, I am pleased. If you say that Delta doesn't supply great customer support, your crazy. In 15 years I have been in contact with them at least once a... more info

devil in the details:

Please see my review of the Delta 43-437 before you buy this shaper!
Bob Koretsky
Home hobbyist

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