Shaper Origin: How It Works

At Shaper, we're fusing computers with handheld tools to simplify the process of making. Shaper Origin uses computer vision to understand its location relative to a workpiece and precision motors to continuously fine-tune the spindle's position along your intended cutting path. We think of it as auto-correct for your hands.

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[dannyh.]

Most innovative woodworking tool I've seen in my lifetime. I was at the point of not wanting to purchase any more tools for the rest of my life, as I have two of three of every other tool made today, until I saw this one. A must have for any woodworking craftsman ! Especially considering the cost and space savings over a conventional CNC machine.

[linmajon]

Wow! It is not very often you see a completely new concept like this. Very impressive.

[--Delta--]

This is really impressive and very innovative, keep up the good work!

[christiantmyhre]

Just watched this on Direstas channel. This is gonna be Yuge! It seems like a product that actually works as promised. Can't wait til they ship it!

[medtec]

Such an awesome idea. I'm telling you guys right now if you make this for a plasma cutter your market would explode!

[AndreaArzensek]

Wow, I'm blown away by this! Congratulations!

[stevebennion]

This is absolutely amazing, I can see some uses for this that a CNC machine couldn't do! However for the cost I think I'd probably still get a CNC first which would be capable of doing most of what this can...

[billpackman]

How does the tool maintain correct bit speed to account for the changing (human produced) feed speed?

[TheHibener]

What an amazing idea - can't wait to get my hands on this - hopefully available in Europe too ! :-)

C'est vraiment trop formidable, tout est beau et paraît tellement facile.Mes veilleurs vœux de réussite à Shaper. Bien cordialement.

[IEraiderfan]

Very nice I may buy one later since I have a regular CNC.

[kevincarlson]

. I've been in woodworking for almost 50 years and we used to joke about that unbelievable

[lawrencestanley]

So could this tool be used to route the barrel channel or the lock mortise on a longrifle?

[justgosee]

So let's say I design something in Adobe Illustrator. I can just ship it to the router as an SVG and then set depths and I'm good to go??? I don't understand if I'm actually capable of using this or not.

[skadmamwiedziec]

The idea is brilliant! Although sticking the tape on the boards of ply seems very impractical. What if one fails to stick the tape exactly perpendicular to the edge? How is the device going to read it? or if there is going to be a on a surface. It seems extremely impractical from production point of view. Also it seems that this tape will have to be ordered in kilometres, hence it will generate additional costs. It would make more sense (If it has to be used at all, but understand that it is the best solution so far) to have this tape, or reusable template that would go only around the edges of the board.
Let say a solid foldable template which after unfolding would have an opening inside to fit a standard size board of ply/mdf/whatever. Cheers! I wouldn't mind a % from this idea! :D

[alimustafa]

the music is magnificint !! can i have the name ??

[matthewellis]

Can we set it up with a plasma cutter ?
What's the price tag on this bad boy ?

[vlee]

Now, how on earth do i get this in the UK and running off 240v

[whooohooooooo]

@Shaper impressive product, also love the video who made it?

[ULZIMAKUM]

great! amazing simplicity! I like it very much! were it can be purchased??