The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Shaper \Shap"er\, n.
   1. One who shapes; as, the shaper of one's fortunes.
      [1913 Webster]

            The secret of those old shapers died with them.
                                                  --Lowell.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. That which shapes; a machine for giving a particular form
      or outline to an object. Specifically;
      (a) (Metal Working) A kind of planer in which the tool,
          instead of the work, receives a reciprocating motion,
          usually from a crank.
      (b) (Wood Working) A machine with a vertically revolving
          cutter projecting above a flat table top, for cutting
          irregular outlines, moldings, etc.
          [1913 Webster]

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

shaper
    n 1: a person who makes things [syn: maker, shaper]
    2: a machine tool for shaping metal or wood [syn: shaper,
       shaping machine]