DELTA 43-188 Sliding Shaper Jig

DELTA 43-188 Sliding Shaper Jig Reviews

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I saw Norm Abrams use this jig on TV. The New Yankee workshop on their web site refer you to Eagle America, which at the time of this posting has it for half again as much money as here at Amazon. Shopping mania steps in, only momentarily, thanks to Amazon reviews, you realize this is not a high-end piece of gear. I guess cheaply made is the word I am looking for. br / Ok so here is the problem, how do you do coping cuts in the end of a rail, and not have the piece walk away from the bit? (The bit tends to push the piece away from the fence line.) A sled seems like a great idea, that way the piece is not sliding across a surface, but rather riding on top of the sled.br / The problem in using this for routing is that it raises the work piece 3/8", and that forces you to adjust the bit in your router 3/8 inch out of the collar, to make up for the thickness of the sled. With shapers and their increased capacity for higher cuts it isn't much of a problem, but for routing, that is a major limitation. Net result is less safety, and more vibration.br / So that takes me to what I really want to tell you about, and that is the Delta 34-928 Deluxe Miter Gauge, and the 34-568 Miter Gauge Clamp. The clamping presses down on the rail that fits in your miter slot, and the work slides along the table surface. That gives you the deepest setting for your bit. Additionally, if you needed to make a pass using the same bit on a piece that you didn't want to put in the sled, you wouldn't have to change settings. br / Delta offers this miter gauge and clamping kit with their cheesy miter gauge. What is interesting, and not explained, (I had to do some digging) is that the top of the line, deluxe gauge 34-928 works with the 34-568 clamp as well. That way you are getting the best miter gauge, with stops at all of the popular settings, and according to Delta guaranteed accuracy. The real bonus is that if you buy the two pieces separately, it is cheaper, even with the Deluxe, than it is to buy the cheesy one in the combo kit. (Prices always change, so check it out to see what is current.) br / I have to be honest with you, I ordered the gauge, and clamp over 8 weeks ago, and still have not received them. I keep updating the order because I still want it. Even though it has been stating that it "usually" ships within 24 hours. What will happen is that 10,000 of them will arrive by ship, then their will be a glut. At least I will get a fresh one. :-) br / I will update this review once I get my hands on it. From what I see from the clamp kit review, it does a good job. I'm not complaining about Amazon, I think their service is tops, just thought I would shed some light on the subject. Hope this helps.br /

DELTA 43-188 Sliding Shaper Jig Feature

• Provides greater cutting accuracy during a variety of shaping operations
• Features three guide bar locations for positioning the work piece as close as possible to both large and small diameter shaper cutters
• Twelve mounting holes offer you a dozen options for moving the solid steel bars and cam-action clamps around the base in order to fit large and small work pieces.
• Not just for shapers, the Sliding Shaper Jig also helps you safely cut angled-tenons, tenons and dados on either left or right tilting table saws
• Includes jig and two clamps

The DELTA 43-188 Sliding Shaper Jig lets you perform your shaping operations with more accuracy and safety. By using a sliding platform to support the workpiece, the workpiece never directly contacts the table and won't catch or bind. The jig has a large rear handle that is easy and comfortable to grip, preventing slippage. With twelve mounting holes, you can mount the clamp in a variety of different positions to accommodate different sized stock and angle them exactly as you wish. The jig features a built-in miter gauge that allows for angled shaping, and the guide bar has three mounting positions so you can position the jig as close as possible to the shaper cutter. The Sliding Shaper Jig includes the jig and two clamps.

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Works like a charm - C. Sines - Memphis, TN
I purchased this jig in February of 2007 to cut finger joints and tongue and groove joints in mitered pieces. One cannot possibly use a miter jig and hold the work by hand to do this succesfully, and it's very dangerous to even try. This tool solved my problem. It works very well, and though I do not use the markings on the miter fence itself, I use a bevel guage to set it up for accuracy. Also, the bar that tracks in the slot of the shaper table or table saw is able to be adjusted in three different positions, accomodating the size bit you are using. Though others have complained of the frailty of the clamps, they do not require much pressure to hold. I do not find them to be problematic. All you are using them for is to hold the work DOWN. The fence keeps the work from moving about. The clamps are also able to be moved around in a number of positions to accomodate your work.br /This jig is absolutely one of the best purchases I have made in my 30k shop- no doubt! I am very pleased and believe that all shaper and router table users will find it indispensible once they own one.

Delta 43-188 Sliding Shaper Jig - Stanley J. Pioro - Richmond, Ontario
Excellent addition to my workshop. No problems with the clamps, as has been reported by other users. If you over-tighten any part on any jig - it will break. Hefty weight keeps work flat. Height of the jig base has not proven to be a problem. Lots of different positions in the base for the clamp posts. The miter gauge works well. All in all, this jig works very well.


Oct 30, 2010 17:06:04