Who can regrind a shaper way?

[EugeneParticipant @eugene]

[EugeneParticipant @eugene]

I have a hand shaper that isn't giving the results I want, partly because the ram slipway has worn asymmetrically ; there is some sideways slop and a bit in elevation too.

So, a regrind is indicated but I have no grasp of who can do it; I see companies advertising lathe regrinds and presumably they can do the work, but do you guys have a recommendation? As a novice, someone with a bit of patience would be nice!

Mid Wales is a bit of a desert in engineering terms, but anywhere within striking distance of Brum, Nottingham, Chester or Liverpool wouldn't be too bad.

Anyone?

Regards, Eug

[John Stevenson 1Participant @johnstevenson1]

Brian Caddy at Slideway Services at Coventry.

However for something like a hand shaper it well not be worth the expense ?

[Martin ConnellyParticipant @martinconnelly55370]

Any chance of scraping the surfaces yourself? I've never done any myself but I see a lot of posts where people claim it is easy. In this case the hard part is ensuring squareness of the finished surface to an existing surface if there is no adjustment in the machine's design.

Martin

[Ady1Participant @ady1]

there is some sideways slop and a bit in elevation too

And the gib strip can't compensate for side slop??

There must be an awful lot of wear on the bed

[Ady1Participant @ady1]

What make of shaper do you have?

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