Shaper Origin + BenchPilot

Bring digital precision to the craft of woodworking with Origin – the handheld CNC router. Cut with unparalleled precision, flexibility and efficiency.

Origin is the world’s first hand-held CNC router. With onboard automatic cut correction, Origin makes precision cutting easy. Avoid the envelope limits of traditional CNC machines and tackle projects at a wide range of scales with a single, compact tool. With annual system updates and optional extensions, Origin is the only power tool that gets better with age. Create simple designs on the tool itself, or using Shaper Studio. You can also upload an existing design of your own. Additionally, Origin-ready files and hardware templates are available on ShaperHub.

• Set Up Your Workspace: Set up your workspace by applying Shaper Tape and scan your work area. Origin automatically detects and stores this as a workspace.
• Add Designs: Easily create or import designs; no programming required.
• Start Cutting: Switch the spindle on and get cutting. Make changes on the fly to adjust for real-world fit. Origin autocorrects your movements so you get perfect results.

BenchPilot enables automated, hands-free cutting for Origin so you can focus on other tasks at hand. Clip Origin into BenchPilot and let it drive Origin from point A to point B, while Origin continues to handle the small precision movements. Think of it like autopilot for Origin!

Let BenchPilot act as your well trained apprentice. Just dial in your settings and let BenchPilot do the rest. This is especially helpful for tedious and intricate cuts. Detailed engravings, clearing large pockets, or other operations that are stressful to complete, are great to hand off to BenchPilot.

BenchPilot is designed to integrate seamlessly with Workstation, but can also be used without it, giving you the option of fashioning your own fixturing. When using BenchPilot with Workstation's vertical clamping face, it is capable of cutting "on end," an operation most CNC machines don't support. Plus, when combined with the large shelf included with the optional Shelf Upgrade Kit, it's easy to profile chair legs and other parts horizontally.