Shaper CNC Routers

ORIGIN

Shaper Origin Safety Guidelines (New users must read these.)

Shaper Origin Introduction Assignment (New users must complete this assignment before using the Shaper Origin for the first time.)

Link to the Shaper Origin Tutorial Page (videos describing how to set-up, design, and use the Shaper Origin.   The following are recommended:

• Designing with Illustrator:  Intro to Working with SVG's

• Designing with Illustrator:  Illustrator, Quick Start for Origin

• Designing with Illustrator:  Illustrator, Converting a Found SVG

• Tips and Tricks:  Cutter Speeds

• Tips and Tricks:  Facing Origin Towards the Tape

• Tips and Tricks:  Pocketing Procedure

• Tips and Tricks:  Corner Relief Details -- Dogbones

• Tips and Tricks:  Cut Types

• Tips and Tricks:  Finishing Passes

• Tips and Tricks:  Getting the Perfect Fit with Offsets

Pocketing Procedure When Using the Shaper (When making a pocket, the Shaper automatically creates an offset equal to 1/4 of the cutting diameter.  To get the actual size of the pocket, your pocket pass must be followed with an INSIDE finish pass cut at the same depth.)

Video Illustrating how to make a trivet with a Shaper Origin.

Video Showing the making of a chessboard with a Shaper Origin.

Video showing a medallion inlay with the Shaper Origin.

WORK STATION

Link to the Shaper Workstation Page (short videos are located on the Parts & Specs Page that illustrate what each part does)

Using Shaper Origin and Shaper Workstation to Make Box Joints (SHAPER) 

Shaper Workstation Video Tutorial (one video that demonstrates how the Workstation can be utilized)

Video Illustrating the Shaper Origin being used to make Finger Joints ; this is the PDF document that accompanies this video.

TRACE

Shaper Trace Quick Start (A word-processed document with a bulleted list of steps to get started).

Introduction Video to Shaper Trace (watch this to learn everything you need to know about using Trace).

Shaper Tools Trace Support Website (online information for how to use Trace)

PLATE

Shaper Tools Plate Support Website (online information for how to use Plate.  On this page there is a link to a series of YouTube videos showing all the ways this can be used.)

SOFTWARE TO USE WITH THE SHAPER ORIGINS

Illustrator Template (This template can be used when designing things in Illustrator to cut on the Shaper Origin.  First, you will need to make a copy of this file for yourself (you do not have permission to edit the file itself).  When finished designing, the file must be saved as an .SVG.  Be sure to delete the template box and any text in the upper left corner of the artboard from the file.  You do not want these items on the file you use on the Shaper Origin.  Use of this template is optional -- you can specify the type of cutting process the Origin will use on the router itself.)