JET Spindle Shaper WSS-3-1

by John Burk
(Rossville, Georgia)

JET WSS-3-1 Spindle Shaper

I bought this shaper brand new from a local supply company several years ago. It runs great and I've used it in my shop running cabinet door rail and stile bits mostly. I like that it can accept router bits, which gives it a lot of versatility when I just want to add a little interesting edge to something but don't want to invest a lot of money in shaper knives. The three HP motor handles work well without bogging down and the dust port works pretty good. The fence is a pain in the neck to adjust correctly and is the only complaint I really have about this machine. Once you get it set the way you need it you don't want to ever move it again!