Shaper Origin Handheld Router

Safety

Wear safety glasses before use
Do not wear any loose articles of clothing when using
Keep hair away from moving parts - hair ties available if needed
Connect Festool vacuum hose to exhaust port on Shaper Origin
Always keep clear acrylic guard installed when spindle is plugged in
Only use Shaper on Horizontal surfaces
Operate using both hands

Rules

Ask a staff member before using
Always use MDF as a spoil-board (1/2" MDF works well) as a sacrificial element underneath your work piece
Use double-stick tape to the spoil-board
Always make sure your assembly is clamped to a table or the shaper workstation
Connect Festool vacuum to exhaust port and turn on before use
Workspace is clear and has sufficient work area

How does it work?

Shaper Origin uses special patterned tape and a camera to know it's location on the workpiece and guide you along the path of your cut. It uses precision motors to continuously fine-tune the spindle's position along your intended cutting path. If you get too far off track origin will automatically retract the bit to in order to minimize distortion within your design.

Material Costs

We sell some material that can be used in the Shopbot
- Hard / Softwood $6.00/board foot
- Plywood 18x24x1/2" $12.00/sheet
- Plywood 18x24x3/4" $18.00/sheet
- MDF 18x24x3/5" $5.00/sheet
There are also many scraps that can be used for free