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#SHAPER ORIGIN SOFTWARE#
And in case you're not agreeing you, as of the first quote, only have the option to scrap the machine as you're legally unable to sell it as fit for the original purpose since you can not transfer the software license. and the moment you turn on your (*sig*) shaper origin the next time you agree to let them charge your VISA per mm routed, to bend over and relax or comply with whatever else they might come up with. Which basically codifies that they can change the ToS to turn your shaper origin into a pay-per-use device, grant them ius primae noctis or whatever else evil things one can come up with. It would be worth investigating a bit to see if you have something like that near you. Users are responsible for consumables including bits, and the machines are maintained cooperatively. The one that I've visited has a 4'x8' flatbed CNC machine, and I've only seen it in use once. A membership allows unlimited use of CNC machines, laser engravers, and 3-D printers as well as woodworking and metal working tools. In the area of Colorado where I live, there are several "maker workshops" with very reasonable membership fees. In general, I think the appeal of the Shaper is that it is theoretically capable of handling an arbitrary size. You could consider making one yourself, but then you are stuck with whatever you are capable of making.
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The problem is that a flatbed CNC that will handle workpieces that size will set you back well over £3100, at least one from a company with a reputation for precision. 18 over 4'-6' is impressive in the CNC world, so if your jigs will be that size, you might consider alternatives. I don't own one, but it sounds like the popular woodworking numbers are based on actual measured performance. My biggest concern is accuracy, and there seems to be little info on this regarding actual numbers. My main interest would be for accurate jig making.
#SHAPER ORIGIN PROFESSIONAL#
What I'd really like is an unbiased opinion of someone using it for professional work and how they are getting on with it. A lot of the reviews seem to be just explaining how the tool works (because it's neat and interesting in itself), or from where people with a good instagram following who have been 'lent' the origin from shaper for them to try out (and show off). It seems fairly difficult to get an idea of how successfully people are using the shaper in a professional workshop setting. My other option is an entry level gantry cnc for a similar price - around £3100. I really like the look of the shaper, for how straight forward it seems and for it's lack of footprint in the workshop.
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I've been following the shaper origin's journey to market for a while and now it's finally arrived in europe and I'm in a position to spend a bit of money to get some much needed cnc capabilities in my workshop.