Some of you may remember me asking if anyone here has gotten a Shaper
Origin yet.

I got mine about 10 days ago and have not had tome to test it out much
other than the samples in the below links.

The tool comes with a map of the United States to practice with. I
actually went over this same map with two different bits and multiple
times with each. The registration for restarting a project is spot on.
Basically if a piece needs to be modified it is a no brainer to set it
back up and make a modification, this is assuming that you need to
remove more material rather than replace material. :~)

Anyway this link takes you to my very first ever attempt at using a CNC.
Obviously I should have used a larger piece of wood so that I could
have scaled the map larger. Unfortunately some of the NE states got
wiped off the map. ;~) The blank was 12" x 7"
Also each state was individual, none shared the neighbor states geometry
and this resulted in a wider division between the states.
And FWIW this tool has scalable on-board lettering, hence the TEXAS.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

July 5 I decided to see if I could duplicate the logo on my business
card less the phone number and specialties. I would like to add this
engraving to each of my pieces from this point on, or if a customer
wants to bring me a door or drawer to add this to. It is approximately
2.5" x 1.5"
This was done all with a v-groove bit and I am pleased with a first time
attempt of converting a drawing of a bridge and importing lettering with
a different font. Maybe a 1/16" straight cut bit will yield a simpler
appearance.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

On Mon, 6 Jul 2020 17:16:03 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

Some of you may remember me asking if anyone here has gotten a Shaper
Origin yet.

I got mine about 10 days ago and have not had tome to test it out much
other than the samples in the below links.

The tool comes with a map of the United States to practice with. I
actually went over this same map with two different bits and multiple
times with each. The registration for restarting a project is spot on.
Basically if a piece needs to be modified it is a no brainer to set it
back up and make a modification, this is assuming that you need to
remove more material rather than replace material. :~)

Anyway this link takes you to my very first ever attempt at using a CNC.
Obviously I should have used a larger piece of wood so that I could
have scaled the map larger. Unfortunately some of the NE states got
wiped off the map. ;~) The blank was 12" x 7"
Also each state was individual, none shared the neighbor states geometry
and this resulted in a wider division between the states.
And FWIW this tool has scalable on-board lettering, hence the TEXAS.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

July 5 I decided to see if I could duplicate the logo on my business
card less the phone number and specialties. I would like to add this
engraving to each of my pieces from this point on, or if a customer
wants to bring me a door or drawer to add this to. It is approximately
2.5" x 1.5"
This was done all with a v-groove bit and I am pleased with a first time
attempt of converting a drawing of a bridge and importing lettering with
a different font. Maybe a 1/16" straight cut bit will yield a simpler
appearance.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

Nice! Now, what'cha going to do with it?

On Mon, 6 Jul 2020 17:16:03 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

Some of you may remember me asking if anyone here has gotten a Shaper
Origin yet.

I got mine about 10 days ago and have not had tome to test it out much
other than the samples in the below links.

The tool comes with a map of the United States to practice with. I
actually went over this same map with two different bits and multiple
times with each. The registration for restarting a project is spot on.
Basically if a piece needs to be modified it is a no brainer to set it
back up and make a modification, this is assuming that you need to
remove more material rather than replace material. :~)

Anyway this link takes you to my very first ever attempt at using a CNC.
Obviously I should have used a larger piece of wood so that I could
have scaled the map larger. Unfortunately some of the NE states got
wiped off the map. ;~) The blank was 12" x 7"
Also each state was individual, none shared the neighbor states geometry
and this resulted in a wider division between the states.
And FWIW this tool has scalable on-board lettering, hence the TEXAS.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

July 5 I decided to see if I could duplicate the logo on my business
card less the phone number and specialties. I would like to add this
engraving to each of my pieces from this point on, or if a customer
wants to bring me a door or drawer to add this to. It is approximately
2.5" x 1.5"
This was done all with a v-groove bit and I am pleased with a first time
attempt of converting a drawing of a bridge and importing lettering with
a different font. Maybe a 1/16" straight cut bit will yield a simpler
appearance.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/



Pretty cool, though the Red River seems a bit rough.

On Monday, July 6, 2020 at 9:28:24 PM UTC-5, Markem wrote:

.... though the Red River seems a bit rough.

LOL. Yeah, over a large area, down here, we've had lots of rain, lately. Still more for today, as well. Those CNC machines can do landscaping, also. By next week Leon will have earned his landscaping certificate.

Sonny

On 7/6/2020 6:18 PM, wrote:
On Mon, 6 Jul 2020 17:16:03 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

Some of you may remember me asking if anyone here has gotten a Shaper
Origin yet.

I got mine about 10 days ago and have not had tome to test it out much
other than the samples in the below links.

The tool comes with a map of the United States to practice with. I
actually went over this same map with two different bits and multiple
times with each. The registration for restarting a project is spot on.
Basically if a piece needs to be modified it is a no brainer to set it
back up and make a modification, this is assuming that you need to
remove more material rather than replace material. :~)

Anyway this link takes you to my very first ever attempt at using a CNC.
Obviously I should have used a larger piece of wood so that I could
have scaled the map larger. Unfortunately some of the NE states got
wiped off the map. ;~) The blank was 12" x 7"
Also each state was individual, none shared the neighbor states geometry
and this resulted in a wider division between the states.
And FWIW this tool has scalable on-board lettering, hence the TEXAS.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

July 5 I decided to see if I could duplicate the logo on my business
card less the phone number and specialties. I would like to add this
engraving to each of my pieces from this point on, or if a customer
wants to bring me a door or drawer to add this to. It is approximately
2.5" x 1.5"
This was done all with a v-groove bit and I am pleased with a first time
attempt of converting a drawing of a bridge and importing lettering with
a different font. Maybe a 1/16" straight cut bit will yield a simpler
appearance.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

Nice! Now, what'cha going to do with it?


A number of things, I hope. Specifically I want to personalize my work,
use it for yet another way to create box joints and dove tail joints. I
think doing box joints and DT joints should be significantly easier not
using a jig to guide the router. Also, mortise and tennon joints should
be much easier. Of course not as easy as with the Domino but much
easier than other methods. Signs. A lot of my jobs involve long arcs.
I normally print these out on several sheets of paper, tape them
together, and glue to the board. Then bandsaw cut and sand. Now I can
just CNC the shape directly on the board.
AND drill any size hole exactly the size I need.

On 7/6/2020 9:28 PM, Markem wrote:
On Mon, 6 Jul 2020 17:16:03 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

Some of you may remember me asking if anyone here has gotten a Shaper
Origin yet.

I got mine about 10 days ago and have not had tome to test it out much
other than the samples in the below links.

The tool comes with a map of the United States to practice with. I
actually went over this same map with two different bits and multiple
times with each. The registration for restarting a project is spot on.
Basically if a piece needs to be modified it is a no brainer to set it
back up and make a modification, this is assuming that you need to
remove more material rather than replace material. :~)

Anyway this link takes you to my very first ever attempt at using a CNC.
Obviously I should have used a larger piece of wood so that I could
have scaled the map larger. Unfortunately some of the NE states got
wiped off the map. ;~) The blank was 12" x 7"
Also each state was individual, none shared the neighbor states geometry
and this resulted in a wider division between the states.
And FWIW this tool has scalable on-board lettering, hence the TEXAS.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

July 5 I decided to see if I could duplicate the logo on my business
card less the phone number and specialties. I would like to add this
engraving to each of my pieces from this point on, or if a customer
wants to bring me a door or drawer to add this to. It is approximately
2.5" x 1.5"
This was done all with a v-groove bit and I am pleased with a first time
attempt of converting a drawing of a bridge and importing lettering with
a different font. Maybe a 1/16" straight cut bit will yield a simpler
appearance.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/



Pretty cool, though the Red River seems a bit rough.


Thanks. Yeah, I first started with a "v" bit and cut way deeper than I
thought I was cutting.

On 7/7/2020 7:41 AM, Sonny wrote:
On Monday, July 6, 2020 at 9:28:24 PM UTC-5, Markem wrote:

.... though the Red River seems a bit rough.

LOL. Yeah, over a large area, down here, we've had lots of rain, lately. Still more for today, as well. Those CNC machines can do landscaping, also. By next week Leon will have earned his landscaping certificate.

Sonny


LOL ;~)

On Tue, 7 Jul 2020 14:33:14 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/6/2020 6:18 PM, wrote:
On Mon, 6 Jul 2020 17:16:03 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

Some of you may remember me asking if anyone here has gotten a Shaper
Origin yet.

I got mine about 10 days ago and have not had tome to test it out much
other than the samples in the below links.

The tool comes with a map of the United States to practice with. I
actually went over this same map with two different bits and multiple
times with each. The registration for restarting a project is spot on.
Basically if a piece needs to be modified it is a no brainer to set it
back up and make a modification, this is assuming that you need to
remove more material rather than replace material. :~)

Anyway this link takes you to my very first ever attempt at using a CNC.
Obviously I should have used a larger piece of wood so that I could
have scaled the map larger. Unfortunately some of the NE states got
wiped off the map. ;~) The blank was 12" x 7"
Also each state was individual, none shared the neighbor states geometry
and this resulted in a wider division between the states.
And FWIW this tool has scalable on-board lettering, hence the TEXAS.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

July 5 I decided to see if I could duplicate the logo on my business
card less the phone number and specialties. I would like to add this
engraving to each of my pieces from this point on, or if a customer
wants to bring me a door or drawer to add this to. It is approximately
2.5" x 1.5"
This was done all with a v-groove bit and I am pleased with a first time
attempt of converting a drawing of a bridge and importing lettering with
a different font. Maybe a 1/16" straight cut bit will yield a simpler
appearance.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

Nice! Now, what'cha going to do with it?


A number of things, I hope. Specifically I want to personalize my work,
use it for yet another way to create box joints and dove tail joints. I
think doing box joints and DT joints should be significantly easier not
using a jig to guide the router.

Seems like overkill. Why doesn't a DT jig work? I don't see that
it'll solve the real problems (getting the depth right).

Also, mortise and tennon joints should
be much easier. Of course not as easy as with the Domino but much
easier than other methods.

I was going to say... What happened to your Domino? ;-) WHy use
something that's harder?

Signs. A lot of my jobs involve long arcs.
I normally print these out on several sheets of paper, tape them
together, and glue to the board. Then bandsaw cut and sand. Now I can
just CNC the shape directly on the board.
AND drill any size hole exactly the size I need.

Ellipse router jig?

On Tue, 7 Jul 2020 14:34:40 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/6/2020 9:28 PM, Markem wrote:
On Mon, 6 Jul 2020 17:16:03 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

Some of you may remember me asking if anyone here has gotten a Shaper
Origin yet.



Pretty cool, though the Red River seems a bit rough.


Thanks. Yeah, I first started with a "v" bit and cut way deeper than I
thought I was cutting.

But you have to keep them Okies up there. ;0

Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in
:


Thanks. Yeah, I first started with a "v" bit and cut way deeper than
I thought I was cutting.


Does the tool automatically adjust the height? You'll get very used to
"zeroing" the tool bit height if it does so. It's just one of those CNC
things.

Puckdropper

On 7/7/2020 7:51 PM, wrote:
On Tue, 7 Jul 2020 14:33:14 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/6/2020 6:18 PM, wrote:
On Mon, 6 Jul 2020 17:16:03 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

Some of you may remember me asking if anyone here has gotten a Shaper
Origin yet.

I got mine about 10 days ago and have not had tome to test it out much
other than the samples in the below links.

The tool comes with a map of the United States to practice with. I
actually went over this same map with two different bits and multiple
times with each. The registration for restarting a project is spot on.
Basically if a piece needs to be modified it is a no brainer to set it
back up and make a modification, this is assuming that you need to
remove more material rather than replace material. :~)

Anyway this link takes you to my very first ever attempt at using a CNC.
Obviously I should have used a larger piece of wood so that I could
have scaled the map larger. Unfortunately some of the NE states got
wiped off the map. ;~) The blank was 12" x 7"
Also each state was individual, none shared the neighbor states geometry
and this resulted in a wider division between the states.
And FWIW this tool has scalable on-board lettering, hence the TEXAS.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

July 5 I decided to see if I could duplicate the logo on my business
card less the phone number and specialties. I would like to add this
engraving to each of my pieces from this point on, or if a customer
wants to bring me a door or drawer to add this to. It is approximately
2.5" x 1.5"
This was done all with a v-groove bit and I am pleased with a first time
attempt of converting a drawing of a bridge and importing lettering with
a different font. Maybe a 1/16" straight cut bit will yield a simpler
appearance.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

Nice! Now, what'cha going to do with it?


A number of things, I hope. Specifically I want to personalize my work,
use it for yet another way to create box joints and dove tail joints. I
think doing box joints and DT joints should be significantly easier not
using a jig to guide the router.

Seems like overkill. Why doesn't a DT jig work? I don't see that
it'll solve the real problems (getting the depth right).

Probably is overkill but I have a Leigh DT jig and I cringe with the
thought of setting it up every time I want to use it. I even have a
Leigh template for box joints and that jig is a PIA. I hate having to
adjust the guide bushing setting.


Also, mortise and tennon joints should
be much easier. Of course not as easy as with the Domino but much
easier than other methods.

I was going to say... What happened to your Domino? ;-) WHy use
something that's harder?

The Domino cannot do everything accurately, especially in the face of
sheet good.

And with sheet good in mind, the Shaper Origin can do dado's, grooves,
and rabbets.




Signs. A lot of my jobs involve long arcs.
I normally print these out on several sheets of paper, tape them
together, and glue to the board. Then bandsaw cut and sand. Now I can
just CNC the shape directly on the board.
AND drill any size hole exactly the size I need.

Ellipse router jig?


Have you seen one that will do an 8 foot long arc with a radius of 30
feet? I have 3 pieces of furniture in my home that have these sized arcs.

On 7/7/2020 7:56 PM, Markem wrote:
On Tue, 7 Jul 2020 14:34:40 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/6/2020 9:28 PM, Markem wrote:
On Mon, 6 Jul 2020 17:16:03 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

Some of you may remember me asking if anyone here has gotten a Shaper
Origin yet.



Pretty cool, though the Red River seems a bit rough.


Thanks. Yeah, I first started with a "v" bit and cut way deeper than I
thought I was cutting.

But you have to keep them Okies up there. ;0


Yeah! LOL and for good measure I removed their handle too.

On 7/8/2020 2:51 AM, Puckdropper wrote:
Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in
:


Thanks. Yeah, I first started with a "v" bit and cut way deeper than
I thought I was cutting.


Does the tool automatically adjust the height? You'll get very used to
"zeroing" the tool bit height if it does so. It's just one of those CNC
things.

It does a Z calibration at the surface. From there you set the depth
settings. It does not automatically adjust height while cutting.
Height is preset and changed by you when necessary.

My Initial problem was that, when using the engraving setting, it
suggested .005" deep. I thought double that, .1. Obviously I thought
the suggested setting was .05.
..01 worked well, and then I went back over that with a 1/8 straight cut
bit at about the same depth. If you zoom in you can see the tale tell
signs of the v grove bit in the center of all the gaps between the states.

On 7/7/2020 7:51 PM, wrote:
On Tue, 7 Jul 2020 14:33:14 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/6/2020 6:18 PM, wrote:
On Mon, 6 Jul 2020 17:16:03 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

Some of you may remember me asking if anyone here has gotten a Shaper
Origin yet.

I got mine about 10 days ago and have not had tome to test it out much
other than the samples in the below links.

The tool comes with a map of the United States to practice with. I
actually went over this same map with two different bits and multiple
times with each. The registration for restarting a project is spot on.
Basically if a piece needs to be modified it is a no brainer to set it
back up and make a modification, this is assuming that you need to
remove more material rather than replace material. :~)

Anyway this link takes you to my very first ever attempt at using a CNC.
Obviously I should have used a larger piece of wood so that I could
have scaled the map larger. Unfortunately some of the NE states got
wiped off the map. ;~) The blank was 12" x 7"
Also each state was individual, none shared the neighbor states geometry
and this resulted in a wider division between the states.
And FWIW this tool has scalable on-board lettering, hence the TEXAS.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

July 5 I decided to see if I could duplicate the logo on my business
card less the phone number and specialties. I would like to add this
engraving to each of my pieces from this point on, or if a customer
wants to bring me a door or drawer to add this to. It is approximately
2.5" x 1.5"
This was done all with a v-groove bit and I am pleased with a first time
attempt of converting a drawing of a bridge and importing lettering with
a different font. Maybe a 1/16" straight cut bit will yield a simpler
appearance.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

Nice! Now, what'cha going to do with it?


A number of things, I hope. Specifically I want to personalize my work,
use it for yet another way to create box joints and dove tail joints. I
think doing box joints and DT joints should be significantly easier not
using a jig to guide the router.

Seems like overkill. Why doesn't a DT jig work? I don't see that
it'll solve the real problems (getting the depth right).

Also, mortise and tennon joints should
be much easier. Of course not as easy as with the Domino but much
easier than other methods.

I was going to say... What happened to your Domino? ;-) WHy use
something that's harder?

Signs. A lot of my jobs involve long arcs.
I normally print these out on several sheets of paper, tape them
together, and glue to the board. Then bandsaw cut and sand. Now I can
just CNC the shape directly on the board.
AND drill any size hole exactly the size I need.

Ellipse router jig?



I am also waiting for the Shaper Workstation to arrive, late Summer.
It will hold wood similar to a DT or box joint jig but also at angles
and no template.

https://www.shapertools.com/en-us/workstation/overview/

On Wed, 8 Jul 2020 09:41:48 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/7/2020 7:51 PM, wrote:
On Tue, 7 Jul 2020 14:33:14 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/6/2020 6:18 PM, wrote:
On Mon, 6 Jul 2020 17:16:03 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

Some of you may remember me asking if anyone here has gotten a Shaper
Origin yet.

I got mine about 10 days ago and have not had tome to test it out much
other than the samples in the below links.

The tool comes with a map of the United States to practice with. I
actually went over this same map with two different bits and multiple
times with each. The registration for restarting a project is spot on.
Basically if a piece needs to be modified it is a no brainer to set it
back up and make a modification, this is assuming that you need to
remove more material rather than replace material. :~)

Anyway this link takes you to my very first ever attempt at using a CNC.
Obviously I should have used a larger piece of wood so that I could
have scaled the map larger. Unfortunately some of the NE states got
wiped off the map. ;~) The blank was 12" x 7"
Also each state was individual, none shared the neighbor states geometry
and this resulted in a wider division between the states.
And FWIW this tool has scalable on-board lettering, hence the TEXAS.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

July 5 I decided to see if I could duplicate the logo on my business
card less the phone number and specialties. I would like to add this
engraving to each of my pieces from this point on, or if a customer
wants to bring me a door or drawer to add this to. It is approximately
2.5" x 1.5"
This was done all with a v-groove bit and I am pleased with a first time
attempt of converting a drawing of a bridge and importing lettering with
a different font. Maybe a 1/16" straight cut bit will yield a simpler
appearance.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

Nice! Now, what'cha going to do with it?


A number of things, I hope. Specifically I want to personalize my work,
use it for yet another way to create box joints and dove tail joints. I
think doing box joints and DT joints should be significantly easier not
using a jig to guide the router.

Seems like overkill. Why doesn't a DT jig work? I don't see that
it'll solve the real problems (getting the depth right).

Also, mortise and tennon joints should
be much easier. Of course not as easy as with the Domino but much
easier than other methods.

I was going to say... What happened to your Domino? ;-) WHy use
something that's harder?

Signs. A lot of my jobs involve long arcs.
I normally print these out on several sheets of paper, tape them
together, and glue to the board. Then bandsaw cut and sand. Now I can
just CNC the shape directly on the board.
AND drill any size hole exactly the size I need.

Ellipse router jig?



I am also waiting for the Shaper Workstation to arrive, late Summer.
It will hold wood similar to a DT or box joint jig but also at angles
and no template.

https://www.shapertools.com/en-us/workstation/overview/

Definitely cool. What's the workstation worth?

On 7/8/2020 9:09 PM, wrote:
On Wed, 8 Jul 2020 09:41:48 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/7/2020 7:51 PM, wrote:
On Tue, 7 Jul 2020 14:33:14 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/6/2020 6:18 PM, wrote:
On Mon, 6 Jul 2020 17:16:03 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

Some of you may remember me asking if anyone here has gotten a Shaper
Origin yet.

I got mine about 10 days ago and have not had tome to test it out much
other than the samples in the below links.

The tool comes with a map of the United States to practice with. I
actually went over this same map with two different bits and multiple
times with each. The registration for restarting a project is spot on.
Basically if a piece needs to be modified it is a no brainer to set it
back up and make a modification, this is assuming that you need to
remove more material rather than replace material. :~)

Anyway this link takes you to my very first ever attempt at using a CNC.
Obviously I should have used a larger piece of wood so that I could
have scaled the map larger. Unfortunately some of the NE states got
wiped off the map. ;~) The blank was 12" x 7"
Also each state was individual, none shared the neighbor states geometry
and this resulted in a wider division between the states.
And FWIW this tool has scalable on-board lettering, hence the TEXAS.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

July 5 I decided to see if I could duplicate the logo on my business
card less the phone number and specialties. I would like to add this
engraving to each of my pieces from this point on, or if a customer
wants to bring me a door or drawer to add this to. It is approximately
2.5" x 1.5"
This was done all with a v-groove bit and I am pleased with a first time
attempt of converting a drawing of a bridge and importing lettering with
a different font. Maybe a 1/16" straight cut bit will yield a simpler
appearance.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

Nice! Now, what'cha going to do with it?


A number of things, I hope. Specifically I want to personalize my work,
use it for yet another way to create box joints and dove tail joints. I
think doing box joints and DT joints should be significantly easier not
using a jig to guide the router.

Seems like overkill. Why doesn't a DT jig work? I don't see that
it'll solve the real problems (getting the depth right).

Also, mortise and tennon joints should
be much easier. Of course not as easy as with the Domino but much
easier than other methods.

I was going to say... What happened to your Domino? ;-) WHy use
something that's harder?

Signs. A lot of my jobs involve long arcs.
I normally print these out on several sheets of paper, tape them
together, and glue to the board. Then bandsaw cut and sand. Now I can
just CNC the shape directly on the board.
AND drill any size hole exactly the size I need.

Ellipse router jig?



I am also waiting for the Shaper Workstation to arrive, late Summer.
It will hold wood similar to a DT or box joint jig but also at angles
and no template.

https://www.shapertools.com/en-us/workstation/overview/

Definitely cool. What's the workstation worth?


Worth or cost? LOL

Shockingly inexpensive compared to something like a Leigh DR4 DT jig,
and or the Shaper Origin itself. I think my price for the fathers day
deal with the Shaper Origin, $400.
The Shaper Origin was $2499 IIRC and it has a quad core computer in it.

Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 7/8/2020 9:09 PM, wrote:
On Wed, 8 Jul 2020 09:41:48 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/7/2020 7:51 PM, wrote:
On Tue, 7 Jul 2020 14:33:14 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/6/2020 6:18 PM, wrote:
On Mon, 6 Jul 2020 17:16:03 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

Some of you may remember me asking if anyone here has gotten a Shaper
Origin yet.

I got mine about 10 days ago and have not had tome to test it out much
other than the samples in the below links.

The tool comes with a map of the United States to practice with. I
actually went over this same map with two different bits and multiple
times with each. The registration for restarting a project is spot on.
Basically if a piece needs to be modified it is a no brainer to set it
back up and make a modification, this is assuming that you need to
remove more material rather than replace material. :~)

Anyway this link takes you to my very first ever attempt at using a CNC.
Obviously I should have used a larger piece of wood so that I could
have scaled the map larger. Unfortunately some of the NE states got
wiped off the map. ;~) The blank was 12" x 7"
Also each state was individual, none shared the neighbor states geometry
and this resulted in a wider division between the states.
And FWIW this tool has scalable on-board lettering, hence the TEXAS.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

July 5 I decided to see if I could duplicate the logo on my business
card less the phone number and specialties. I would like to add this
engraving to each of my pieces from this point on, or if a customer
wants to bring me a door or drawer to add this to. It is approximately
2.5" x 1.5"
This was done all with a v-groove bit and I am pleased with a first time
attempt of converting a drawing of a bridge and importing lettering with
a different font. Maybe a 1/16" straight cut bit will yield a simpler
appearance.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

Nice! Now, what'cha going to do with it?


A number of things, I hope. Specifically I want to personalize my work,
use it for yet another way to create box joints and dove tail joints. I
think doing box joints and DT joints should be significantly easier not
using a jig to guide the router.

Seems like overkill. Why doesn't a DT jig work? I don't see that
it'll solve the real problems (getting the depth right).

Also, mortise and tennon joints should
be much easier. Of course not as easy as with the Domino but much
easier than other methods.

I was going to say... What happened to your Domino? ;-) WHy use
something that's harder?

Signs. A lot of my jobs involve long arcs.
I normally print these out on several sheets of paper, tape them
together, and glue to the board. Then bandsaw cut and sand. Now I can
just CNC the shape directly on the board.
AND drill any size hole exactly the size I need.

Ellipse router jig?



I am also waiting for the Shaper Workstation to arrive, late Summer.
It will hold wood similar to a DT or box joint jig but also at angles
and no template.

https://www.shapertools.com/en-us/workstation/overview/

Definitely cool. What's the workstation worth?


Worth or cost? LOL

Shockingly inexpensive compared to something like a Leigh DR4 DT jig,
and or the Shaper Origin itself. I think my price for the fathers day
deal with the Shaper Origin, $400.
The Shaper Origin was $2499 IIRC and it has a quad core computer in it.


That "quad core" computer (System-On-Chip) costs less than a buck.

On 7/10/2020 12:02 PM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 7/8/2020 9:09 PM, wrote:
On Wed, 8 Jul 2020 09:41:48 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/7/2020 7:51 PM, wrote:
On Tue, 7 Jul 2020 14:33:14 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/6/2020 6:18 PM, wrote:
On Mon, 6 Jul 2020 17:16:03 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

Some of you may remember me asking if anyone here has gotten a Shaper
Origin yet.

I got mine about 10 days ago and have not had tome to test it out much
other than the samples in the below links.

The tool comes with a map of the United States to practice with. I
actually went over this same map with two different bits and multiple
times with each. The registration for restarting a project is spot on.
Basically if a piece needs to be modified it is a no brainer to set it
back up and make a modification, this is assuming that you need to
remove more material rather than replace material. :~)

Anyway this link takes you to my very first ever attempt at using a CNC.
Obviously I should have used a larger piece of wood so that I could
have scaled the map larger. Unfortunately some of the NE states got
wiped off the map. ;~) The blank was 12" x 7"
Also each state was individual, none shared the neighbor states geometry
and this resulted in a wider division between the states.
And FWIW this tool has scalable on-board lettering, hence the TEXAS.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

July 5 I decided to see if I could duplicate the logo on my business
card less the phone number and specialties. I would like to add this
engraving to each of my pieces from this point on, or if a customer
wants to bring me a door or drawer to add this to. It is approximately
2.5" x 1.5"
This was done all with a v-groove bit and I am pleased with a first time
attempt of converting a drawing of a bridge and importing lettering with
a different font. Maybe a 1/16" straight cut bit will yield a simpler
appearance.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

Nice! Now, what'cha going to do with it?


A number of things, I hope. Specifically I want to personalize my work,
use it for yet another way to create box joints and dove tail joints. I
think doing box joints and DT joints should be significantly easier not
using a jig to guide the router.

Seems like overkill. Why doesn't a DT jig work? I don't see that
it'll solve the real problems (getting the depth right).

Also, mortise and tennon joints should
be much easier. Of course not as easy as with the Domino but much
easier than other methods.

I was going to say... What happened to your Domino? ;-) WHy use
something that's harder?

Signs. A lot of my jobs involve long arcs.
I normally print these out on several sheets of paper, tape them
together, and glue to the board. Then bandsaw cut and sand. Now I can
just CNC the shape directly on the board.
AND drill any size hole exactly the size I need.

Ellipse router jig?



I am also waiting for the Shaper Workstation to arrive, late Summer.
It will hold wood similar to a DT or box joint jig but also at angles
and no template.

https://www.shapertools.com/en-us/workstation/overview/

Definitely cool. What's the workstation worth?


Worth or cost? LOL

Shockingly inexpensive compared to something like a Leigh DR4 DT jig,
and or the Shaper Origin itself. I think my price for the fathers day
deal with the Shaper Origin, $400.
The Shaper Origin was $2499 IIRC and it has a quad core computer in it.


That "quad core" computer (System-On-Chip) costs less than a buck.


Maybe, but what size computer does your router have? ;~)

On Friday, July 10, 2020 at 1:02:44 PM UTC-4, Scott Lurndal wrote:
Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 7/8/2020 9:09 PM, wrote:
On Wed, 8 Jul 2020 09:41:48 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/7/2020 7:51 PM, wrote:
On Tue, 7 Jul 2020 14:33:14 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/6/2020 6:18 PM, wrote:
On Mon, 6 Jul 2020 17:16:03 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

Some of you may remember me asking if anyone here has gotten a Shaper
Origin yet.

I got mine about 10 days ago and have not had tome to test it out much
other than the samples in the below links.

The tool comes with a map of the United States to practice with. I
actually went over this same map with two different bits and multiple
times with each. The registration for restarting a project is spot on.
Basically if a piece needs to be modified it is a no brainer to set it
back up and make a modification, this is assuming that you need to
remove more material rather than replace material. :~)

Anyway this link takes you to my very first ever attempt at using a CNC.
Obviously I should have used a larger piece of wood so that I could
have scaled the map larger. Unfortunately some of the NE states got
wiped off the map. ;~) The blank was 12" x 7"
Also each state was individual, none shared the neighbor states geometry
and this resulted in a wider division between the states.
And FWIW this tool has scalable on-board lettering, hence the TEXAS.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

July 5 I decided to see if I could duplicate the logo on my business
card less the phone number and specialties. I would like to add this
engraving to each of my pieces from this point on, or if a customer
wants to bring me a door or drawer to add this to. It is approximately
2.5" x 1.5"
This was done all with a v-groove bit and I am pleased with a first time
attempt of converting a drawing of a bridge and importing lettering with
a different font. Maybe a 1/16" straight cut bit will yield a simpler
appearance.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

Nice! Now, what'cha going to do with it?


A number of things, I hope. Specifically I want to personalize my work,
use it for yet another way to create box joints and dove tail joints. I
think doing box joints and DT joints should be significantly easier not
using a jig to guide the router.

Seems like overkill. Why doesn't a DT jig work? I don't see that
it'll solve the real problems (getting the depth right).

Also, mortise and tennon joints should
be much easier. Of course not as easy as with the Domino but much
easier than other methods.

I was going to say... What happened to your Domino? ;-) WHy use
something that's harder?

Signs. A lot of my jobs involve long arcs.
I normally print these out on several sheets of paper, tape them
together, and glue to the board. Then bandsaw cut and sand. Now I can
just CNC the shape directly on the board.
AND drill any size hole exactly the size I need.

Ellipse router jig?



I am also waiting for the Shaper Workstation to arrive, late Summer.
It will hold wood similar to a DT or box joint jig but also at angles
and no template.

https://www.shapertools.com/en-us/workstation/overview/

Definitely cool. What's the workstation worth?


Worth or cost? LOL

Shockingly inexpensive compared to something like a Leigh DR4 DT jig,
and or the Shaper Origin itself. I think my price for the fathers day
deal with the Shaper Origin, $400.
The Shaper Origin was $2499 IIRC and it has a quad core computer in it.


That "quad core" computer (System-On-Chip) costs less than a buck.

Does it come with free programming?

Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 7/10/2020 12:02 PM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 7/8/2020 9:09 PM, wrote:
On Wed, 8 Jul 2020 09:41:48 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/7/2020 7:51 PM, wrote:
On Tue, 7 Jul 2020 14:33:14 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/6/2020 6:18 PM, wrote:
On Mon, 6 Jul 2020 17:16:03 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

Some of you may remember me asking if anyone here has gotten a Shaper
Origin yet.

I got mine about 10 days ago and have not had tome to test it out much
other than the samples in the below links.

The tool comes with a map of the United States to practice with. I
actually went over this same map with two different bits and multiple
times with each. The registration for restarting a project is spot on.
Basically if a piece needs to be modified it is a no brainer to set it
back up and make a modification, this is assuming that you need to
remove more material rather than replace material. :~)

Anyway this link takes you to my very first ever attempt at using a CNC.
Obviously I should have used a larger piece of wood so that I could
have scaled the map larger. Unfortunately some of the NE states got
wiped off the map. ;~) The blank was 12" x 7"
Also each state was individual, none shared the neighbor states geometry
and this resulted in a wider division between the states.
And FWIW this tool has scalable on-board lettering, hence the TEXAS.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

July 5 I decided to see if I could duplicate the logo on my business
card less the phone number and specialties. I would like to add this
engraving to each of my pieces from this point on, or if a customer
wants to bring me a door or drawer to add this to. It is approximately
2.5" x 1.5"
This was done all with a v-groove bit and I am pleased with a first time
attempt of converting a drawing of a bridge and importing lettering with
a different font. Maybe a 1/16" straight cut bit will yield a simpler
appearance.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

Nice! Now, what'cha going to do with it?


A number of things, I hope. Specifically I want to personalize my work,
use it for yet another way to create box joints and dove tail joints. I
think doing box joints and DT joints should be significantly easier not
using a jig to guide the router.

Seems like overkill. Why doesn't a DT jig work? I don't see that
it'll solve the real problems (getting the depth right).

Also, mortise and tennon joints should
be much easier. Of course not as easy as with the Domino but much
easier than other methods.

I was going to say... What happened to your Domino? ;-) WHy use
something that's harder?

Signs. A lot of my jobs involve long arcs.
I normally print these out on several sheets of paper, tape them
together, and glue to the board. Then bandsaw cut and sand. Now I can
just CNC the shape directly on the board.
AND drill any size hole exactly the size I need.

Ellipse router jig?



I am also waiting for the Shaper Workstation to arrive, late Summer.
It will hold wood similar to a DT or box joint jig but also at angles
and no template.

https://www.shapertools.com/en-us/workstation/overview/

Definitely cool. What's the workstation worth?


Worth or cost? LOL

Shockingly inexpensive compared to something like a Leigh DR4 DT jig,
and or the Shaper Origin itself. I think my price for the fathers day
deal with the Shaper Origin, $400.
The Shaper Origin was $2499 IIRC and it has a quad core computer in it.


That "quad core" computer (System-On-Chip) costs less than a buck.


Maybe, but what size computer does your router have? ;~)

Approximately 79 cubic inches :-).

On 7/10/2020 12:37 PM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 7/10/2020 12:02 PM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 7/8/2020 9:09 PM, wrote:
On Wed, 8 Jul 2020 09:41:48 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/7/2020 7:51 PM, wrote:
On Tue, 7 Jul 2020 14:33:14 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/6/2020 6:18 PM, wrote:
On Mon, 6 Jul 2020 17:16:03 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

Some of you may remember me asking if anyone here has gotten a Shaper
Origin yet.

I got mine about 10 days ago and have not had tome to test it out much
other than the samples in the below links.

The tool comes with a map of the United States to practice with. I
actually went over this same map with two different bits and multiple
times with each. The registration for restarting a project is spot on.
Basically if a piece needs to be modified it is a no brainer to set it
back up and make a modification, this is assuming that you need to
remove more material rather than replace material. :~)

Anyway this link takes you to my very first ever attempt at using a CNC.
Obviously I should have used a larger piece of wood so that I could
have scaled the map larger. Unfortunately some of the NE states got
wiped off the map. ;~) The blank was 12" x 7"
Also each state was individual, none shared the neighbor states geometry
and this resulted in a wider division between the states.
And FWIW this tool has scalable on-board lettering, hence the TEXAS.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

July 5 I decided to see if I could duplicate the logo on my business
card less the phone number and specialties. I would like to add this
engraving to each of my pieces from this point on, or if a customer
wants to bring me a door or drawer to add this to. It is approximately
2.5" x 1.5"
This was done all with a v-groove bit and I am pleased with a first time
attempt of converting a drawing of a bridge and importing lettering with
a different font. Maybe a 1/16" straight cut bit will yield a simpler
appearance.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

Nice! Now, what'cha going to do with it?


A number of things, I hope. Specifically I want to personalize my work,
use it for yet another way to create box joints and dove tail joints. I
think doing box joints and DT joints should be significantly easier not
using a jig to guide the router.

Seems like overkill. Why doesn't a DT jig work? I don't see that
it'll solve the real problems (getting the depth right).

Also, mortise and tennon joints should
be much easier. Of course not as easy as with the Domino but much
easier than other methods.

I was going to say... What happened to your Domino? ;-) WHy use
something that's harder?

Signs. A lot of my jobs involve long arcs.
I normally print these out on several sheets of paper, tape them
together, and glue to the board. Then bandsaw cut and sand. Now I can
just CNC the shape directly on the board.
AND drill any size hole exactly the size I need.

Ellipse router jig?



I am also waiting for the Shaper Workstation to arrive, late Summer.
It will hold wood similar to a DT or box joint jig but also at angles
and no template.

https://www.shapertools.com/en-us/workstation/overview/

Definitely cool. What's the workstation worth?


Worth or cost? LOL

Shockingly inexpensive compared to something like a Leigh DR4 DT jig,
and or the Shaper Origin itself. I think my price for the fathers day
deal with the Shaper Origin, $400.
The Shaper Origin was $2499 IIRC and it has a quad core computer in it.


That "quad core" computer (System-On-Chip) costs less than a buck.


Maybe, but what size computer does your router have? ;~)

Approximately 79 cubic inches :-).


And 6 HP? LOL

On 7/10/2020 12:36 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Friday, July 10, 2020 at 1:02:44 PM UTC-4, Scott Lurndal wrote:
Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 7/8/2020 9:09 PM, wrote:
On Wed, 8 Jul 2020 09:41:48 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/7/2020 7:51 PM, wrote:
On Tue, 7 Jul 2020 14:33:14 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/6/2020 6:18 PM, wrote:
On Mon, 6 Jul 2020 17:16:03 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

Some of you may remember me asking if anyone here has gotten a Shaper
Origin yet.

I got mine about 10 days ago and have not had tome to test it out much
other than the samples in the below links.

The tool comes with a map of the United States to practice with. I
actually went over this same map with two different bits and multiple
times with each. The registration for restarting a project is spot on.
Basically if a piece needs to be modified it is a no brainer to set it
back up and make a modification, this is assuming that you need to
remove more material rather than replace material. :~)

Anyway this link takes you to my very first ever attempt at using a CNC.
Obviously I should have used a larger piece of wood so that I could
have scaled the map larger. Unfortunately some of the NE states got
wiped off the map. ;~) The blank was 12" x 7"
Also each state was individual, none shared the neighbor states geometry
and this resulted in a wider division between the states.
And FWIW this tool has scalable on-board lettering, hence the TEXAS.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

July 5 I decided to see if I could duplicate the logo on my business
card less the phone number and specialties. I would like to add this
engraving to each of my pieces from this point on, or if a customer
wants to bring me a door or drawer to add this to. It is approximately
2.5" x 1.5"
This was done all with a v-groove bit and I am pleased with a first time
attempt of converting a drawing of a bridge and importing lettering with
a different font. Maybe a 1/16" straight cut bit will yield a simpler
appearance.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

Nice! Now, what'cha going to do with it?


A number of things, I hope. Specifically I want to personalize my work,
use it for yet another way to create box joints and dove tail joints. I
think doing box joints and DT joints should be significantly easier not
using a jig to guide the router.

Seems like overkill. Why doesn't a DT jig work? I don't see that
it'll solve the real problems (getting the depth right).

Also, mortise and tennon joints should
be much easier. Of course not as easy as with the Domino but much
easier than other methods.

I was going to say... What happened to your Domino? ;-) WHy use
something that's harder?

Signs. A lot of my jobs involve long arcs.
I normally print these out on several sheets of paper, tape them
together, and glue to the board. Then bandsaw cut and sand. Now I can
just CNC the shape directly on the board.
AND drill any size hole exactly the size I need.

Ellipse router jig?



I am also waiting for the Shaper Workstation to arrive, late Summer.
It will hold wood similar to a DT or box joint jig but also at angles
and no template.

https://www.shapertools.com/en-us/workstation/overview/

Definitely cool. What's the workstation worth?


Worth or cost? LOL

Shockingly inexpensive compared to something like a Leigh DR4 DT jig,
and or the Shaper Origin itself. I think my price for the fathers day
deal with the Shaper Origin, $400.
The Shaper Origin was $2499 IIRC and it has a quad core computer in it.


That "quad core" computer (System-On-Chip) costs less than a buck.

Does it come with free programming?


Can you clarify programing?

There are many free, hundreds of downloadable files for, projects that
can be downloaded from Shaper HUB. Additionally the tool has built in
programing for making scalable box joints, circles, text, etc. No
computer necessary for any of the above. The tool connects to your WiFi
for downloads or you can use a USB flash drive to transfer custom files
directly from your computer. AND you can upload project files to Shaper
HUB from your computer and access those files directly with the Shaper
Origin if WiFi is available at the job location.

There are several "free" programs available to use for creating projects
files.
InkScape, Fusion 360, and Vector to name a few.

The Shaper web site has YouTube tutorials on the above listed programs
for creating project files.

Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 7/10/2020 12:36 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Friday, July 10, 2020 at 1:02:44 PM UTC-4, Scott Lurndal wrote:
Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 7/8/2020 9:09 PM, wrote:
On Wed, 8 Jul 2020 09:41:48 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/7/2020 7:51 PM, wrote:
On Tue, 7 Jul 2020 14:33:14 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/6/2020 6:18 PM, wrote:
On Mon, 6 Jul 2020 17:16:03 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

Some of you may remember me asking if anyone here has gotten a Shaper
Origin yet.

I got mine about 10 days ago and have not had tome to test it out much
other than the samples in the below links.

The tool comes with a map of the United States to practice with. I
actually went over this same map with two different bits and multiple
times with each. The registration for restarting a project is spot on.
Basically if a piece needs to be modified it is a no brainer to set it
back up and make a modification, this is assuming that you need to
remove more material rather than replace material. :~)

Anyway this link takes you to my very first ever attempt at using a CNC.
Obviously I should have used a larger piece of wood so that I could
have scaled the map larger. Unfortunately some of the NE states got
wiped off the map. ;~) The blank was 12" x 7"
Also each state was individual, none shared the neighbor states geometry
and this resulted in a wider division between the states.
And FWIW this tool has scalable on-board lettering, hence the TEXAS.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

July 5 I decided to see if I could duplicate the logo on my business
card less the phone number and specialties. I would like to add this
engraving to each of my pieces from this point on, or if a customer
wants to bring me a door or drawer to add this to. It is approximately
2.5" x 1.5"
This was done all with a v-groove bit and I am pleased with a first time
attempt of converting a drawing of a bridge and importing lettering with
a different font. Maybe a 1/16" straight cut bit will yield a simpler
appearance.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

Nice! Now, what'cha going to do with it?


A number of things, I hope. Specifically I want to personalize my work,
use it for yet another way to create box joints and dove tail joints. I
think doing box joints and DT joints should be significantly easier not
using a jig to guide the router.

Seems like overkill. Why doesn't a DT jig work? I don't see that
it'll solve the real problems (getting the depth right).

Also, mortise and tennon joints should
be much easier. Of course not as easy as with the Domino but much
easier than other methods.

I was going to say... What happened to your Domino? ;-) WHy use
something that's harder?

Signs. A lot of my jobs involve long arcs.
I normally print these out on several sheets of paper, tape them
together, and glue to the board. Then bandsaw cut and sand. Now I can
just CNC the shape directly on the board.
AND drill any size hole exactly the size I need.

Ellipse router jig?



I am also waiting for the Shaper Workstation to arrive, late Summer.
It will hold wood similar to a DT or box joint jig but also at angles
and no template.

https://www.shapertools.com/en-us/workstation/overview/

Definitely cool. What's the workstation worth?


Worth or cost? LOL

Shockingly inexpensive compared to something like a Leigh DR4 DT jig,
and or the Shaper Origin itself. I think my price for the fathers day
deal with the Shaper Origin, $400.
The Shaper Origin was $2499 IIRC and it has a quad core computer in it.


That "quad core" computer (System-On-Chip) costs less than a buck.

Does it come with free programming?

Unlike the chip itself, the programming is amortized across all
shaper origin routers. So, if not free, inexpensive.



Can you clarify programing?

I think he meant the underlying programming in the router itself,
not the plans for projects....

On Friday, July 10, 2020 at 4:23:36 PM UTC-4, Leon wrote:
On 7/10/2020 12:36 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Friday, July 10, 2020 at 1:02:44 PM UTC-4, Scott Lurndal wrote:
Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 7/8/2020 9:09 PM, wrote:
On Wed, 8 Jul 2020 09:41:48 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/7/2020 7:51 PM, wrote:
On Tue, 7 Jul 2020 14:33:14 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 7/6/2020 6:18 PM, wrote:
On Mon, 6 Jul 2020 17:16:03 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

Some of you may remember me asking if anyone here has gotten a Shaper
Origin yet.

I got mine about 10 days ago and have not had tome to test it out much
other than the samples in the below links.

The tool comes with a map of the United States to practice with. I
actually went over this same map with two different bits and multiple
times with each. The registration for restarting a project is spot on.
Basically if a piece needs to be modified it is a no brainer to set it
back up and make a modification, this is assuming that you need to
remove more material rather than replace material. :~)

Anyway this link takes you to my very first ever attempt at using a CNC.
Obviously I should have used a larger piece of wood so that I could
have scaled the map larger. Unfortunately some of the NE states got
wiped off the map. ;~) The blank was 12" x 7"
Also each state was individual, none shared the neighbor states geometry
and this resulted in a wider division between the states.
And FWIW this tool has scalable on-board lettering, hence the TEXAS.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

July 5 I decided to see if I could duplicate the logo on my business
card less the phone number and specialties. I would like to add this
engraving to each of my pieces from this point on, or if a customer
wants to bring me a door or drawer to add this to. It is approximately
2.5" x 1.5"
This was done all with a v-groove bit and I am pleased with a first time
attempt of converting a drawing of a bridge and importing lettering with
a different font. Maybe a 1/16" straight cut bit will yield a simpler
appearance.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb112...n/photostream/

Nice! Now, what'cha going to do with it?


A number of things, I hope. Specifically I want to personalize my work,
use it for yet another way to create box joints and dove tail joints. I
think doing box joints and DT joints should be significantly easier not
using a jig to guide the router.

Seems like overkill. Why doesn't a DT jig work? I don't see that
it'll solve the real problems (getting the depth right).

Also, mortise and tennon joints should
be much easier. Of course not as easy as with the Domino but much
easier than other methods.

I was going to say... What happened to your Domino? ;-) WHy use
something that's harder?

Signs. A lot of my jobs involve long arcs.
I normally print these out on several sheets of paper, tape them
together, and glue to the board. Then bandsaw cut and sand. Now I can
just CNC the shape directly on the board.
AND drill any size hole exactly the size I need.

Ellipse router jig?



I am also waiting for the Shaper Workstation to arrive, late Summer.
It will hold wood similar to a DT or box joint jig but also at angles
and no template.

https://www.shapertools.com/en-us/workstation/overview/

Definitely cool. What's the workstation worth?


Worth or cost? LOL

Shockingly inexpensive compared to something like a Leigh DR4 DT jig,
and or the Shaper Origin itself. I think my price for the fathers day
deal with the Shaper Origin, $400.
The Shaper Origin was $2499 IIRC and it has a quad core computer in it.


That "quad core" computer (System-On-Chip) costs less than a buck.

Does it come with free programming?


Can you clarify programing?

There are many free, hundreds of downloadable files for, projects that
can be downloaded from Shaper HUB. Additionally the tool has built in
programing for making scalable box joints, circles, text, etc. No
computer necessary for any of the above. The tool connects to your WiFi
for downloads or you can use a USB flash drive to transfer custom files
directly from your computer. AND you can upload project files to Shaper
HUB from your computer and access those files directly with the Shaper
Origin if WiFi is available at the job location.

There are several "free" programs available to use for creating projects
files.
InkScape, Fusion 360, and Vector to name a few.

The Shaper web site has YouTube tutorials on the above listed programs
for creating project files.

I was responding to Scott's comment that the CPU was only worth a buck.

Throwing a piece of hardware inside the tool doesn't do much good unless some
engineers and programmers can make it do cool stuff.

That's where the real cost is.