The document provides information about servicing and overhauling a shaper machine. Key points:
- Many parts of the shaper machine were dismantled including the tool post, vice, table, ram, gear box, pawl mechanism, bull gear mechanism, motor, belt drive, bearings, screw rod and nut. Some parts were replaced that were worn out.
- Servicing included cleaning parts with diesel, applying metal putty and sanding to smooth surfaces, painting parts, replacing springs, belts, bearings, nuts and manufacturing new parts like the nut.
- An additional feed indicator was made to directly measure the down feed of the tool into the workpiece for improved accuracy.