Elliott 10 M
This extremely well-made and finished shaper was a development of the "Alba 1A" (see below). It was popular in both training and production workshops and many thousands are still in use. Four speeds were available; the rear-mounted motor had a double-step V pulley which drove a two-speed gear train and clutch unit. (The clutch lever can be seen laying horizontally along the body of the machine and the two-speed gear was selected by moving in and out the black knob immediately above the motor) Automatic cross feed (with a safety over-run device) was fitted as standard and a vertical feed (also with over-load protection on later models) available as an option. The machine box table could be swivelled and featured two T slotted and one V-grooved sides.

The Alba 1A as it was by the late 1940s with a full-frame stand that enabled the fitting of a sliding support bar under the front of the box. This model, together with the Elliot 10M, are the most easily-found and effective shapers for use in a home or light-duty professional workshop