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! ▬ Additional info for each tip ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 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: https://www.instagram.com/bodgedbutworks/ Single-flute 3mm: https://www.toptools24.de/ENT-30000-Spiral-Bohrnutenfraeser-HS-E-HSSE-Schaft-C-8-mm-Durchmesser-A-3-mm-B-12-mm-Z1-GL-60-mm Single-flute 6mm: https://www.toptools24.de/ENT-30004-Spiral-Bohrnutenfraeser-HS-E-HSSE-Schaft-C-8-mm-Durchmesser-A-6-mm-B-14-mm-Z1-GL-60-mm 2. Small bits for detailed cuts [02:08] 1/8 Inch collet: https://store-eu.shapertools.com/collections/accessories/products/collet 1-3mm cutter set: https://www.amazon.de/Schaftfr%C3%A4ser-Zementkarbid-CNC-Bohrfr%C3%A4ser-Spiralfr%C3%A4ser-CNC-Fr%C3%A4ser-Maschine/dp/B08D75QKH7 3. Conventional router bits [02:49] 4. Roughing cutters for speed [04:29] https://www.systemshop24.de/index.php?a=44671 https://community.shapertools.com/t/roughing-bits-you-need-to-get-one/997 https://community.shapertools.com/t/schruppfraser/5148 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/verlegebaender/tesa-doppelseitiges-klebeband-universal/p/15385603 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/5f64c753a27c7f000fd432f8/shares/5fc907362b5f4b00104fa82e https://hub.shapertools.com/creators/5c23808a9dca4800177d2b51/shares/5ee0df5d1f3a3e0010b11377 https://hub.shapertools.com/creators/5f637b55a27c7f000fd432cd/shares/5fd9b8211652c100103be371 https://hub.shapertools.com/creators/5f637b55a27c7f000fd432cd/shares/5fd9b8211652c100103be371 https://hub.shapertools.com/creators/59b9b947291ebbfa71254b56/shares/5ed835ee0c817a0010f50623 https://hub.shapertools.com/creators/5a825a14f1a2ee000f2e4c87/shares/5f0b7b706c56b7001063fbba 10. Support bar spoil board [13:02] Inspiration: https://community.shapertools.com/t/shaper-workstation-support-bar-as-spoil-board/4807 11. Workstation support bar height adjustment [14:30] https://community.shapertools.com/t/workstation-not-perfectly-precisely-even-straight-what-do-i-do-wrong/5718 12. Cut your last pass in segments [15:21] 13. Cut with an offset until the last pass [15:54] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxoSaDLJRTY 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/ecken-an-fraserdurchmesser-mit-inscape-anpassen-z-b-3-mm/6697/3 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/replacing-the-hex-screw-spindle-lock-with-an-adjustable-handle-seems-to-work-well/1074 17. Cutter illumination [21:45] https://community.shapertools.com/t/added-leds-to-my-so/4634 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/5fb52a7335748e000f445f45 Shaper Tutorials: https://www.shapertools.com/de-de/tutorials 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 On this channel, you'll see the making-of process of my projects and hopefully get inspired to make your own cool things. Enjoy! BodgedButWorks On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodgedbutworks/ Filming, Editing: null My Music Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKm3HeaoQG37D1xPDTWMXGw