SWAGE AND SHAPER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Generally designed for a 44-45 degree included angle, swages can be used for high back teeth with larger included angles. All of the standard tool settings still apply.

A high back tooth shape requires rotation of the swage head in the guide arm to set the anvil flat on the back of the tooth. This can result in clamp screw marks working up into swaged area. (When gullet depth exceeds 40% of tooth space).   To compensate, order anvils ground to a 5-degree bevel on the working surface.

NOTE: The anvil setting gauge cannot be used with beveled anvils.

1. Set anvil by adjusting front stop forward 1/16" more than normal.
2. Rotate eccentric die forward until it touches front stop.
3. Adjust anvil to just "touch" eccentric die.
4. Readjust front stop so that die level stops 1/16" before die contacts anvil.

1. Make sure your swage station isn't too high.
2. Make sure you can lean over the saw properly - so as not to pull the swage over to one side.
3. Don't replace just one clamp screw. Change them both, and at the same time resurface the anvil and move the die.
4. Keep the swage clean and properly adjusted.
5. Use carbide anvils, clamp screws, and side dies whenever possible. They last longer, work better, and cost less in the long run.
6. Watch for wear, and adjustment corrections - immediately replace broken or worn-out parts.