20 tips concerning the Shaper Origin and Workstation. I'm not sponsored by Shapertools, they just make great tools and this is my honest opinion. Enjoy!

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1. Single-flute cutters for acrylic & alloy [01:14]
Update: I've tried alloy and it was successful! Check out my post about the alloy counterweights
I made recently, I've noted my cutting parameters there:
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Single-flute 3mm: https://www.toptools24.de/ENT-30000-S...
Single-flute 6mm: https://www.toptools24.de/ENT-30004-S...
2. Small bits for detailed cuts [02:08]
1/8 Inch collet: https://store-eu.shapertools.com/coll...
1-3mm cutter set: https://www.amazon.de/Schaftfr%C3%A4s...
3. Conventional router bits [02:49]
4. Roughing cutters for speed [04:29]
https://www.systemshop24.de/index.php...
https://community.shapertools.com/t/r...
https://community.shapertools.com/t/s...
5. Check cutter + spindle temperature to avoid overheating [06:25]
6. Plan the placement of your parts and adhesive [07:01]
Medium strength double-sided tape that comes off without making a mess:
https://www.bauhaus.info/verlegebaend...
7. Cutting order considerations [07:51]
8. ShaperTape placement + Aircut [08:42]
9. Workstation shelf extension [10:35]
More cool Workstation shelf designs:
https://hub.shapertools.com/creators/...
https://hub.shapertools.com/creators/...
https://hub.shapertools.com/creators/...
https://hub.shapertools.com/creators/...
https://hub.shapertools.com/creators/...
https://hub.shapertools.com/creators/...
10. Support bar spoil board [13:02]
Inspiration: https://community.shapertools.com/t/s...
11. Workstation support bar height adjustment [14:30]
https://community.shapertools.com/t/w...
12. Cut your last pass in segments [15:21]
13. Cut with an offset until the last pass [15:54]
   • Tips & Tricks : Finishing Passes  
14. Inkscape - units [17:44]
15. Inkscape - round corners [18:08]
My post on this topic in the Shaper forum: https://community.shapertools.com/t/e...
16. Spindle lock handle [20:48]
M5x20mm: https://www.ebay.de/itm/184424865836
Note: You'll also need a spacer, details in the forum thread below:
https://community.shapertools.com/t/r...
17. Cutter illumination [21:45]
https://community.shapertools.com/t/a...
18. Vacuum wirelessification [22:09]
19. Shaper community forum [22:44]
https://community.shapertools.com/
20. ShaperHub for project inspiration [23:06]
https://hub.shapertools.com/
BodgedButWorks ShaperHub projects: https://hub.shapertools.com/creators/...

Shaper Tutorials: https://www.shapertools.com/de-de/tut...
Shaper FAQ: https://support.shapertools.com/hc/de-de


▬ Contents ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
00:00 Intro
01:15 1. Single-flute cutters for acrylic & alloy
02:09 2. Small bits for detailed cuts
02:50 3. Conventional router bits
04:30 4. Roughing cutters for speed
06:26 5. Check cutter + spindle temperature to avoid overheating
07:02 6. Plan the placement of your parts and adhesive
07:52 7. Cutting order considerations
08:43 8. ShaperTape placement + Aircut
10:36 9. Workstation shelf extension
13:03 10. Support bar spoil board
14:31 11. Workstation support bar height adjustment
15:22 12. Cut your last pass in segments
15:55 13. Cut with an offset until the last pass
17:45 14. Inkscape - units
18:09 15. Inkscape - round corners
20:49 16. Spindle lock handle
21:46 17. Cutter illumination
22:10 18. Vacuum wirelessification
22:45 19. Shaper community forum
23:07 20. ShaperHub for project inspiration
23:25 Outro


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