Woodcraft retail stores nationwide are debuting the Shaper
Origin and its creative CNC possibilities with no experience
required.
PARKERSBURG, W.Va., April 23,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shaper Origin, the
world's first hand-held CNC router, is making its debut at select
Woodcraft retail stores across the nation this month.
"The realm of creative possibilities with
the Shaper Origin makes it a small-business dream. There is no CNC
experience required to operate it – just scan, design and
cut."
"This machine is a real powerhouse that brings CNC capabilities
to the craft of woodworking without taking up a lot of space," said
Beth Coffey, Woodcraft's Vice
President of Sales & Marketing.
"The realm of creative possibilities with the Shaper Origin
makes it a small-business dream. There is no CNC experience
required to operate it – just scan, design and cut."
The speed at which a user can go from idea to finished project
is very appealing to anyone with a creative mindset: woodworking
enthusiasts, professionals, Etsy sellers, makers and more.
ART OF THE POSSIBLE
Nearly anything you can dream up can be created with the Shaper
Origin. Furniture makers use the machine for joinery, parts,
templates, jigs and fixtures, and specialty hinges with ease,
precision and repeatability, making it a time savings for the busy
shop owner.
Because it is faster and more precise than a scroll saw or
regular router, sign makers find the Shaper Origin to be a good
income proposition for custom sign work and enhanced
productivity.
Projects like skateboards, jewelry, boxes, guitars, toys,
speaker cabinets, engraved cutting boards, foam inserts, storage
units, workstation organizers and personalized items are just a few
examples of what Shaper Origin users have created.
NOT YOUR TYPICAL CNC OR ROUTER
Though the Shaper Origin looks somewhat like a conventional router,
it has many of the capabilities of much larger equipment. It can
also tackle almost any job a standard CNC can, but without size
constraints. The Shaper Origin combines all of these features into
a compact, portable, self-guiding machine capable of cutting a
variety of materials, and the result is unparalleled precision,
flexibility and efficiency with minimum setup and maximum
repeatability.
The ability to take the Shaper Origin directly to the work or
job site opens up many possibilities for contractors, like custom
floor inlays, finish carpentry, custom vents and hardware
installation.
The Shaper Origin will cut acetate, acrylic, aluminum, brass,
copper, Corian®, cork, Delrin®, hardwood,
HDPE, linoleum, MDF, plywood, polycarbonate, PVC, PVC foam,
soapstone and softwood.
ACCESSORIES & ENHANCEMENTS
Additional products and accessories can be added to the Shaper
Origin to enhance on-tool functions and increase productivity.
Studio Software, a simplified design tool, syncs to Origin from
any device. No CAD experience is required to create files within
minutes. Users can also access millions of pre-made designs through
the software add-on.
Other accessories like the Shaper Plate, Workstation and
Trace Frame allow for expanded
flexibility and upgraded workshop capabilities.
DESIGN & INSPIRATION
New and experienced users will find a variety of free resources at
ShaperHub, an online community dedicated to providing and sharing
thousands of projects, instructional content and ready-to-cut
design files.
The machine also allows you to create simple designs on the tool
itself, upload existing plans, or use Shaper Studio for additional
design solutions. Virtually any software that creates an SVG will
be able to produce designs for the Shaper Origin.
WHY WOODCRAFT?
As one of the nation's oldest and largest woodworking retailers,
Woodcraft has been providing tools, supplies, inspiration and
education to crafters, makers and woodworkers of all skill levels
since 1928.
Stop by a participating Woodcraft retail location to see the
Shaper Origin in action and try it for yourself. Trained staff are
on hand to provide guidance as well as assist with selecting
project supplies and materials to make your next idea a
reality.
For more information, please contact the store nearest you,
visit woodcraft.com or call (800) 535-4482. To learn about
Woodcraft franchise opportunities, visit woodcraftfranchise.com or
email woodcraftfranchise@woodcraft.com.
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