TM 9-3418-200-14 & P
If one side of the work to be clamped in the vise is tapered or otherwise too rough for the jaw of the vise to hold securely,
one method is to place the good or flat side against the fixed side of the vise and use a length of drill rod against the rough
or inaccurate surface of the work as shown in figure 26.
There are various other devices, parallels, hold downs, T-bolts, etc. which are used in clamping work in the shaper both
with and without the use of the vise. Several of these devices and fixtures for mounting, clamping, and hold down, are
shown in figure 27.
ADJUSTING THE SHAPER
Some adjustments must be made to the shaper before it is ready for operation. Some of these adjustments will be
described here while others will be brought up as it becomes necessary in the operation procedure.
One of the first adjustments is to check the adjustment of the gib along the ways of the ram. Check this adjustment as
shown in figure 28. There should be no side play in the ram, yet it should slide freely back and forth in the ways. If too
much play is evident, adjust as follows; loosen the lock nuts on the gib screws (fig. 29) and then tighten by turning in the
hexagon socket head gib screws starting with the ends first and working in to the middle. Turn the screws up until they are
snug; do not use pressure. Retighten the lock nuts and again check the ram. Make sure that it travels freely .
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