Shaper Origin: A Handheld CNC Router?

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The Shaper Origin has been in the marketplace for some time now. It’s a very unique and interesting tool. It looks like a hand-held router, but acts like a CNC router. We want to help you understand how the Origin works so you can decide if this tool would be a good addition to your shop. Have a look.
An overview
There is, in fact, a router motor on the Origin. It’s variable speed and has a ¼” collet. The router motor is held within a base, and the “brain” in the base finitely controls the position of the router motor both horizontally and vertically.
A screen on the Origin allows you to design and create directly on the unit, import designs you created using your own software, or import designs from the web (The unit WiFi connects to the internet).
What’s with the tape?
In order for the Shaper Origin to cut accurately it needs to know where in space it is. This is accomplished by adhering domino tape to your work surface and scanning the tape with the Origin. With the scan complete you can locate your design on the work surface.
The Workstation
The Origin Workstation simplifies fixturing for your cuts. Permanent dominoes are laid out on the horizontal surface and there are a variety of clamping and holding mechanisms you can use to secure your work. This is an excellent addition to the Origin.
Take the tool to the work
One of the big benefits the Origin offers is portability and the ability to take CNC precision to any workpiece, no matter how large it is. You don’t have to worry about the work fitting on a CNC bed.
If you want to know more about the possibilities CNC routers offer check out the videos WWGOA has on this topic.
More info
For more info on the Shaper Origin visit www.shapertools.com.
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@pengel200 Жыл бұрын

Great overview. I've had my Shaper Origin for about 2-years now and use it all the time. I keep getting better and better with new applications. A nice feature is that you can produce SVG files from a number of other software products. I use Sketchup. But Shaper now has a software product called Shaper Studio that actually allows you to set and preview your depths so you don't have to do it on the tool. One note...on the bowtie, you didn't really need the domino tape on the surface you were cutting. When you are cutting, it only cares about the area in front of the tool, so it's not using the tape that's under it.

@Wyman642 6 ай бұрын

Yes, it seemed he used a lot of tape! Seen it work well with far less.

@MrBadelky 7 ай бұрын

Great video, thank you

@vyacheslavsinichev5281 6 ай бұрын

What a great tool!!! Manual, mobile CNC machine!!! But ! It works, is serviced and supported only where you bought it!!! With this “mobile” tool you go to another country to work and there is NO update support and you can’t even log into your personal account! All "mobility" is lost. For this money you can buy a stationary CNC machine for your workshop and it will be better. It's like a Land Rover working near a car service station! And the idea is very good for small carpentry workshops.

@airnashville3883 Жыл бұрын

That's a really nice machine and I've been interested for some time now but, as a hobby woodworker I can't justify the eye-watering price. I'll stick with router collars, jigs and when necessary, free handing it for now. At $1K it would be a consideration but, at >$3K for the most basic unit... no

@OntarioBearHunter Жыл бұрын

How much is tape.. that and the software are the mystery costs.

@airnashville3883 Жыл бұрын

@@OntarioBearHunter I think you can get general software that will work with the SO's operating system for free. The tape is a bit pricy but, if you're operating a production or flooring business it wouldn't be much of a consideration. I love woodworking and have purchased some really expensive machines but, none are more highly focused and highly priced given it's limited abilities. One has to remember that a CNC can do full 3-D relief cuts and while the SO can sort of do that it won't be carving details that even the most rudimentary CNC can. Considering you can get a medium sized CNC system complete with router, software, table... everything for less than $2K it's hard to justify for me.

@linsen8890 Жыл бұрын

@@airnashville3883 I have a Shaper Origin. The use cases for the Shaper Origin and a "traditional" CNC machine are very different. There is really very little overlap between the things you would use a Shaper Origin for and what you would use a CNC for. Also, the software used with the Shaper Origin comes with the Shaper Origin; you don't pay any extra for it (with one exception for a new function they call "Autopass" that was recently released). The tape isn't very expensive, actually, and I almost never actually use the Shaper tape; the Shaper Workstation and Shaper Plate already have permanent Shaper tape dominoes on them, so you don't need the tape. The Origin allows me to do things that I would never even try without it, like inlays and complex joinery. It's just a totally different tool than a CNC.

@troyqueen9503 4 ай бұрын

⁠@@airnashville3883Been on the fence about this for awhile,gonna go with a small machine instead. 👍🏝️🇨🇦

@rays9033 4 ай бұрын

Not exactly, I think the domino tape should be at a minimum of 4”, and not really a need to apply the domino tape on the work piece you are cutting if the Origin can easily see the tape in front of the work piece. Or you could use a lot of extra tape, which costs $22 a small roll.