Shaper Tools Shaper Origin Handheld CNC Router
The Shaper Origin is a versatile handheld CNC router designed for woodworkers, combining the ease of use of a traditional router with the precision of a high-end CNC machine. Its intuitive interface and compact design make it a seamless addition to any workshop. Users guide the Origin along a path displayed on its capacitive multi-touch LCD, while the tool makes small auto-corrections to ensure perfect results. It is ideal for cutting joinery, profiles, patterns, and engraving signage without requiring programming knowledge.
Key features of the Shaper Origin include:
- A brushed motor spindle developed with Festool
- WiFi and USB connectivity for software updates and easy file transfers
- A dust port compatible with standard suction hoses
- The ability to work with any design software
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- Reversible Clamps
- Prybar
- Scraper
- 1" Double-Sided Tape
- Two Training Classes
- Nine Premium Projects
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Shaper Origin Handheld CNC Router
Handy Handheld CND Router
The Shaper Origin is a handheld CNC router that combines the familiar shape of a traditional router with the precision of a high-end CNC machine. It's guided along an on-screen path and makes small "auto corrections" within a 1.2 cm range, ensuring precise results. You can cut joinery, profiles, or patterns, and engrave signage directly on the tool without any programming required. It is also compatible with almost any design software you use. If you’d like to see how it works, watch the video below.
Key Features of the Shaper Origin Handheld CNC Router:
- The compact design makes it perfect for any design space.
- Automatic Cut Correction auto corrects within a 12 mm range. Automatically retracts when you go out of bounds.
- Achieve tight-fitting joinery, inlays, accurate templates, hardware installation, and more.
- No additional programming required! Origin automatically detects and creates a Workspace for this.
- Multi-touch full-color LCD touch screen.
- WiFi and USB capabilities allow wireless software updates, and the USB port allows easy offline transfer of design files.
Bring Digital Precision to Traditional Craft
Origin elevates woodworking by allowing users to scan their workspace, create or import designs, and make real-time adjustments for precise fits. Its auto-correction feature ensures accuracy, making it an essential tool for various projects.
- Creates tight-fitting joinery, intricate inlays, accurate templates, and precise hardware installations.
- Adjusts within a 1/2” range and retracts if out of bounds for consistent accuracy.
- Designed by Shaper and assembled by Festool for high-quality craftsmanship.
- Delivers CNC-level performance in a handheld tool, perfect for any workshop.
Masterful Woodworking with Effortless Precision
The Shaper Origin simplifies the woodworking process by eliminating the need for programming, making it accessible for all skill levels. Here's how it works:
- To set up your workspace, scan your area, and Origin saves it as a Workspace.
- Create or import designs easily, no programming needed.
- Start cutting by turning on the spindle and cutting, making on-the-fly adjustments for a perfect fit. Origin auto-corrects for flawless results.
Easily Integratable
Origin works seamlessly with your current shop tools to deliver fast, precise results. The Shaper System offers precision cutting for every operation, from design to fabrication.
- Weighing approximately 21 lbs (9.75 kg), Origin is easily portable from the workshop to the worksite.
- Circles, rectangles with rounded corners, polygons, and basic text can all be designed directly in Origin.
- The durable Systainer-3 from Tanos allows Origin to be stacked with your other Festool equipment.
Bundle One or Both
Highly Versatile Workstation
The Shaper Workstation features dimensions of 465 mm deep, 515 mm wide, and a maximum height of 250 mm. It allows for quick alignment and clamping with T-tracks, end stops, an angled fence, and a shelf for easy cutting of small parts.
- The Workstation offers both vertical and horizontal workholding capabilities, allowing you to cut a wide variety of joints.
- Durable ShaperTape is pre-applied, and Origin will remember all the Workspaces you create with your Workstation.
- With built-in alignment pins, you can achieve precise and repeatable operations with ease.
One Plate, Hundreds of Uses
The Shaper Plate is a universal template designed for installing a wide range of hardware, inlaying bow ties, rounding corners, routing system 32 holes, and much more!
- It is incredibly user-friendly and suitable for all skill levels. Mark your material, align the Plate, and cut with Origin.
- The Plate features multiple fences along the front edge and sides, as well as a center drop-down “reticle,” allowing you to align your design virtually anywhere within the Plate's cutting window.
- Like the Workstation, your Origin will remember the workspaces you create with your Plate.
What's Included?
In addition to the Shaper Origin Handheld CNC Router, the following tools are included:
- Tanos Systainer3
- Shaper Tape
- T-Hex Wrench - 4mm
- Wrench - 19mm
- Router Bit Set
- 1/4"
- 1/8"
- Engraving Bit
If purchasing the Plate, it will also include the Shaper Plate.
If purchasing the Workstation, it will also include the Shaper Workstation.
