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I just got a SO. Having fun figuring out
Enjoy! Tons of fun!
i like that but what i did like the the rods have to make big hole i want to find away to make tiny hole in to the wood steds so the first on u showed maybe make one that is less wide and then the rods can be the same size one that are 1 inch width and same langth i also do not want to make to many little hole also but i have not come up with the idea for that but my shelf needs to have a front wall to hide the shelf and then hang some plate like snow white plats this is to hid the internet equipment
The broader issue would be if I'm doing work on my assembly bench, what's it like near the window or other parts of the room. My issue is making my room pet friendly for when I'm not in there working.
I think this would work for it since it will give you detailed monitoring statistics even if you're not there and doggo is.
How does the wood cleat system work to make the inner circle plywood connect to the ring light? Isn’t there a chance it out fall forward? Sorry I’m a newbie.
No risk of falling forward. I'm well overdue in making a follow up to this video that walks through some of these questions. Will do in the coming weeks, hopefully.
PMSL won't spend $100 on the proper router bit so then marks them out with a $300 Woodpeckers Square & $3000 Shaper Origin router 🤣🤣
When you got it 😜
Those brackets I would assume wouldn't be good in metal studs though, so what would be the splution?
These brackets would definitely not work in metal studs. You would likely need a bracket that allows you to screw directly into the stud with a metal tapping fastener. This would work, but you would need to buy the metal tapping fastener separately: amzn.to/3L15BmO
@@falknermakes What type of metal tapping fasteners would be strong enough?
How do you think the shaper works with making stairstringers?
I wouldn't use it for stair stringers. I think there are better formulas you might use instead with traditional tools. Then again, I've never tried it.
Someone explained to me why I just watched a video where he doesn’t use spoil board to cut through
I'm dangerous like that.
Beautiful piece, top workmanship 👍
Thank you! A fun build.
BUFFALO
Let's go!!!!
Thanks for the video, this by far is the best DIY I've watched. My only question is how would you tilt the camera for height adjustments? Could you possibly create an adjustable stand?
It's a great idea. I need to make a follow up video about some adjustments I made as well as an overview of the software I use. The stand is key. I made it more portable and improved some aesthetics.
This is great. Looked on shaper hub.. rats, not there.. I’m lazy
Great hobbyist real life advice!
Thanks for watching!
Why does this make me happy? I’m going to have to make one now. Think I will scallop the edges, following the divots.
Ha! Thanks. It was a lot of fun to make with the silliness of the whole thing. Thanks for watching!
Great photo booth idea. I'm looking to make something like that for my dj business. Do you have to plans for that booth.
I don't have plans yet, but I hope to in the near future. It was definitely a "test" run of sorts when I made it.
thats a big one car garage
It was built in 1940. It's definitely oversized for one car but not for two. Thanks for watching.
What app did you use?
I use an app called booth.events and it works as well as any I've tried. For the "premium" version, it costs about $25 an event, which isn't much if you charge $5 a person or a flat fee.
Great video! Really interesting joint here. I feel very lucky to work at a company that owns a Shaper Origin with Workstation and Plate, i absolutely love using it. One thing that was plaguing my work initially was the support bar that runs parallel to the work surface. Out of the box my support bar clamped slightly high relative to the tape surface so i was feeling a lift when Origin passed over the support bar, i'm sure you can see where i'm going with this. Tenons with very uneven shoulders, tapered gaps when tightened into the mortise.. just bad news. Turns out there is a tiny set screw that can be vertically adjusted to fine tune the 'Z' of where the support bar sits, to match perfectly with your Workstation's tape surface. There is one on the left and right, and will adjust where the 'T' shaped brackets mount into workstation. This set screw needs to be adjusted from below with 2mm Allen if i remember right. (maybe 2.5mm) After about 10 minutes getting that thing perfectly flush the results are night and day compared to before. Vacuum tight joints and a practically milled quality bottom surfaces in the end. Not sure if anyone will see this but it was an absolute life saver for me to learn this so want to share with the world!
DO NOT BUY! I am a veteran woodworker and I purchased a Shaper Origin a year ago. Unless you have unlimited TIME do not buy a shaper origin. It will stay in its case and collect dust. The concept is awesome but the technology is not there yet. IT IS JUST A GIMMICK RIGHT NOW.
Thanks for your thoughts. I don't agree from my experience--I've used it on most projects--but it's just like anything else: just a tool.
would you possibly share the build plans for this
I don't have plans yet, but I hope to in the near future. It was definitely a "test" run of sorts when I made it.
Thank you. The subscription for the price of the tool is a huge turn off for me. I’d rather invest in a stand alone CNC that has greater functionality
Makes a lot of sense, especially if you have the room for a dedicated CNC. I would probably go the same route.
Finally a good review on the valid points. I was eyeing with a Shaper back in the day, now it came up again in ads and started to look at it, but man...there is not much content about it on the socials...what I'd look for in it is: "generic" plunge router (flattening mostly), domino replacement (2-in-1), CNC...but while I'd not be able to replace a domino with a desktop CNC, I'm not convinced that I'd enjoy using the shaper. Shaper trace is nice, but it is not tied to having a Shaper (luckily).
I hear you and thanks for watching. It definitely won't replace my domino for speed alone, but for some unique mortising and tenon work I've really enjoyed it. I find I use it on furniture build the most, but rarely just on its own. Maybe that's like most tools (looking at my drum sander...).
Nice idea, congrats and many thanks. A question would be, what is the booth software in order for the iPad to communicate with the DSLR camera?
I'm going to make a video for this soon on my photography channel. I'll hit this up when it's complete.
Thanks for sharing. I know this video came out before they came out with the Shaper Origin Bluetooth calipers. They automatically import your measurements once set up. They are handy.
No doubt. I'll check those out for sure since the auto transfer would make a lot of sense.
Very cool. Thanks for sharing some helpful information.
Impractical joint but fun to make.
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New to the channel. The trace frame is an interesting idea. I'd personally rather have a local app. I don't like to be forced online for everything. If their website is down for maintenance, then I can't do my work which I don't like. This also is a bit of real world usage of the router I was looking at. It seems like a handheld cnc but with no real accuracy other than your ability to color within the lines. I thought it may be good for things I can't fit on my CNC, but not nearly as accurate
Thanks for watching. I've liked the trace for creating SVGs out of anything--but I feel like there are other apps that can achieve the same function without the frame or having to pay Shaper for that tech. As for the flexibility, I'm a big fan and I don't need to have a dedicated space in my small shop for a 4x4 CNC.
@@falknermakesTotally agree if you don't have the space for a dedicated CNC, the Shaper could be a good option
That wrench tip for drilling straight holes is amazing!
Hey thanks! I use it all the time.
That model doesn't appear to differentiate between various particle size bins like PM10 and PM2.5. Does it come with a chart that connects the numbers to different safety conditions? Not only the accelerant, but the CA glue itself can be extremely irritating.
I'm not sure about a chart, but perhaps it's best for simply giving a general sense of how healthy the air is. Certainly getting to the specific particle size would be best, and perhaps might cost a bit more for something more specialized.
Thanks for what I think is a very honest review. I'm considering upgrading the size of my CNC and wondered if the Origin would be a good alternative. Great video.
The biggest downside of a shaper origin is if you want to set and and forget it, which it doesn't allow for...so for that reason a CNC can be better. However, if you're not batching out with it, the origin is great.
@@falknermakes Thanks for that. That's exactly what I'm trying to decide. I could use a larger CNC but the Origin would be great for personalizing items. At the moment, I can't swing the cost of both.
$200 for a feature that should have been in the device from the start? Subscription software is not something I'll ever, ever buy into and I'm a software developer by trade.
Yeah it's annoying.
i dont have a nail gun. :( what else can i use?
You could get by with glue and screws for sure, it's just harder to hide but it could be a lot stronger. I ended up reinforcing some of mine with screws as it was.
Great job and video!
Thanks for watching! Much appreciated.
I loved this one, but the Shaper Origin Walnut box was fantastic. I learned some tricks from you that. I will use for sure, like the joinery….cool. But, the best is the heater for the garage. I was always concerned that a heater could ignite dust in the air. I have a great dust collection system, but dust that accumulates on flat surfaces proves otherwise. How confident are you that the heater will not ignite dust in the air???
Thanks for watching! I have a degree in English and not one in chemistry, so I can't speak definitively but so far there haven't been any issues--no sparks or worrisome moments. I took have a lot of dust that builds up on surfaces. I do run an air scrubber constantly so perhaps that helps. I really appreciate the comments and thanks for watching.
I just watched your video and noticed a PorterCable dovetail jig in the background. Do you use this orShaperOrigin for dovetails . Thank you
Thanks for watching. Yes I use the PC for dovetails. I use the SO only for more unique joints. The speed of pulling out the PC and having it ready to go is still faster for me than the SO.
Cool video man. I just subscribed to your channel. Stop by and say hi at design creations Woodworking.
So what size shop is that I am getting a 16x20 portable garage soon haven't had a shop in 3 years can't wait to get mine started back up
It is 19 feet wide by 18 feet deep. Exciting for your new space!
I have the same question.
I'll try to make the overview video this weekend. Thanks for watching!
Sweet
Thanks!
Buffalo native here living on the NC/Va border. Got Shaper and a CNC. Love Shaper. Go Bills! Squish the Fish!!!!!
Love it! Go Bills! Take back the east!
Go Bills!
Go Bills!
You aren’t using the 3M sassing discs right if you’re having issues. I don’t like the mesh because they don’t last if you hit the sides or sand edges. But flat surfaces like cutting boards or table tops, they’re awesome and dust collection is incredible. I think you’re not using the interface pads. It’s stupid that the 3M discs don’t come with at least one
Yes--you are correct. I have since used the interface pads and they work just fine. However, a sanding disc requiring an interface pad isn't something I would recommend.
The Shaper is fabulous. But the pay for features is ridiculous. The auto pas should be included in a software update and not be another 200 extra.
100% agree
Thought I was the only one who had a tool still in the package after a year.
It is a white elephant gift exchange time of year...
What “white” pencil do you use?
It's a chalk pencil. Available on Amazon for cheap.
Nice shop, Go Bills!
Go Bills!
I hate subscriptions. I'd rather pay for new features or modules if priced affordably. Software updates should be free if they fix bugs or they don't change the functionality of the unit from what it normally does.
100 percent agree.
Subscriptions have permitted the end of competently built products and rampant greed. When I first heard of the Origin, it seemed cool, but pricey at about $2500. New pricing and subscriptions have ended any remaining interest I had before revisiting.
I think that might be the case for a lot of folks.
@@falknermakes Any recommendations for which entry-level CNCs to look at? I'd mostly be interested in cutting vs. engraving. I didn't see anything in your videos, but LOL at the pic for "Garage Shop Too Cold?" :)
It's great for small projects, and for big projects it's great for making templates and then use those on the big tablerouter, another advantage is that you can use it for routing on the object in X-Y-Z direction...
For sure!
I have just got mine too, didn't realise I would need to also to pay a subscription service to get the most out of it, given the price for the plastic frame it should have been a lot cheaper or include the app upgrades in the price
Yeah they've been pretty sneaky in that respect, which is unfortunate, as I talk about in some other videos. They're really going for the pay-to-play model, which doesn't seem like the best plan to ingratiate themselves to the woodworking community.