Accessories

Dont bother.
E-gads this thing is a piece of work. The quality of the tool its self is acceptable, but usability makes me give it a low rating. I have a Delta 36-850 power feeder also, so the notes below are based on that, MUCH BETTER model.

The DC motor is weak, noisy, and anemic.

The position adjustment system is a joke. The adjustment 'ball' is their way of making up for a lead screw adjustment system... and it is frustrating. Rigidity of the arm is ok... up to the ball area. A rigidly mounted power feeders wheels will retract (by springs) when the stock passes under them. Thats supposed to happen with this model too, but it really doesnt.

I do not recommend you buy this. Currently it is listed for $315 on Amazon. If you are willing to spend that much, please spend the extra $140-200 to get the style that has an AC motor and a vertical mounting post with a horizontal arm.

Great for the price
I've had no problems w/ my stock feeder on my 3HP shaper. Adjusted properly, it pushes everything through with no problems and makes operating the shaper much safer.

For setup, you simply need a thin piece of wood around 3/16" thick. You set this on top of the piece of stock that you will be feeding and place it under the metal housing of the feeder (not under the wheels). Now position and tighten all the clamps. The feeder will now be in the right position with the proper amount of downward pressure on the stock.

Excellent for home shop
I bought this unit based on reviews and price. I have a home shop that I use to make alot of the trim for my new house on a 1hp ShopFox shaper out of 3/4" MDF. This unit works great for my needs. It's a bit tricky to adjust and I usually burn a couple of pieces of scrap wood to dial it in, but after that it's excellent. The wheels could be a bit grippier, but I'm sure with some light sanding they'd be better. The adjustable feature is great. The best part is that it keeps my hands away from the bit and allows me to setup the next piece to pass through and stack the previous piece while the feeder/shaper do the work.

Poor design, & materials
I have another stock feeder from which I base my comments. The support arm structure is cludgy to set up proper tension against stock. Motor is under powered and gets hot to the touch after 45 min. (I'm feeding small pieces and taking off very little material). Wheels are not round and made of a material that far inferior to true rubber wheels. I had to sand down the wheels just so they would grip the stock. It claims 46 fpm but my other feeder (max 42 fpm) pushes stock through faster. This is more a toy than a tool. If I could return it I would.

Great for smaller equipment
I've got to admit, I was a bit nervous ordering a unit this small. Advice from local shops suggested that 1/4hp was as small as you should consider... but the reviews here seemed good, so I gave it a try.

After assembling the unit, and attaching it to my Jet 1-1/2 HP Shaper, here are some comments:

- Delta 36-864 Versa-Feeder Mounting Base provided a much more rigid connection than I anticipated. I thought I would temporarily mount it with this base until I found the right spot to drill holes in my table top. I'm so pleased, I just may not drill the holes after all!

- Adjustment takes some getting used to. It certainly isn't as easy as the screws found on the larger (more expensive) units. I think I have mastered the art of 'tweaking' the unit with one hand, while tightening the clamping mechanisms with the other.

- Once properly positioned, the unit is very tight/rigid. It doesn't appear to flex too much, or fall out of position.

- Best of all, all 10 of my fingers are much safer now!