Mini Feeders and Baby Feeders have mixed reviews so I thought I'd share my experience. First, it's not a weak or crappy unit. On the contrary, it's surprisingly durable and powerful. I installed it on my 1 1/2 hp shaper. and I can't imagine the need for a higher powered feeder. A feeder of this size seems to suit the average hobbyist on a smaller shaper. A few notes: Slow speed is enough to make smooth cuts with the knives in my shaper. This is difficult and tedious to do by hand, but allowsβ¦