basis method for pulp chips and fuel, where it is used for a one-time point estimate of what fraction of the whole is usable fiber (or fuel) and what fraction is wa-ter. As you will note, in the example provided above, the OD basis moisture content can (and will) exceed 100% on occasion â this is NOT an error â it simply re-
Shapers spin slower than routers, usually in the 7-14,000 rpm area and their power demand starts where routers leave off, (around 3 HP). Router tables are welter weights by comparison. It takes two routers to equal one shaper.
That extra weight, size and power can even work against you on smaller or delicate work. Still, if your budget will allow it, a 3- or 3.25-hp router will give your router table the gumption only exceeded by a shaper. Itâs an investment that can easily wait for a while until you get serious about the heavy-duty jobs.