Really nice work! I'm very close to purchasing a Shaper Origin myself although woodworking is just a hobby for me. Seems to be perfect since I can't fit a CNC into my garage. Good luck with future projects!
Thank you!!! Yes, shaper is a perfect starting block for anything in the CNC category, while giving the ability to be completely mobile with a very small footprint. While it doesn’t have gantry CNC speeds, it still shines in a lot of other areas
Yes! It makes very quick work and I find it really penetrates a lot better, so I always go for this option if possible. It may take me about 10-15 minutes on a table versus 35-40 minutes by hand. You can use the same method for removing the excess oil and buffing.
Link is in the description if you're interested! Feel free to join "shaper fans" on facebook as well to ask questions and see creators from Shaper owners
I use Adobe Illustrator, however, you could start out with Inkscape which has a very easy and straightforward way to turn anything into an SVG. I switched to Adobe after sometime with Inkscape as i think its a more advanced and fluid program
Great videos. Great work. Subscribed and looking forward to how you use the Shaper in your work. Seems like it may save some time in rounded projects like your Hank chair?
Thank you! I haven't used it for any furniture just yet, but i definitely see room for some creativity. The hank chair is quite a chair to build, but my main tools for that are things like a kutzall carving disc, which the shaper can't do. I have been tempted to draw some templates and cut them with the shaper, however, i always seem to do better with a sheet of MDF, a straight edge, and a pencil. It just allows me to see things a lot easier. However, the shaper could be used if i want to batch out several templates. It definitely has its place though for sure.
Thanks! id say the biggest limitation is 3d texturing, so you won't see projects like a wavy flag. The other small drawback is that you push the machine around vs hitting "play" on a gantry cnc. However, i find that its harder to make mistakes with the shaper sometimes as you can change settings along the way at your own pace. It has the portability and small footprint which is a plus for small shops, or job site work. As long as you can lay down enough of their domino tape, you're set!
I'm a new Shaper Owner and learning as much as I can about it. I only wish SO did a better job providing new owners with better start here instruction! Instead you have to sit through lengthy videos!
Some of the videos can be quite long, but I suppose they didn’t want you to miss any details. Once I got the basics down of placing/scanning tape, and selecting my designs and bits, I was on my way. The rest kind of it came through Facebook posts, short videos, and purely experimenting. Needless to say, its been a lot of fun and I find the Shaper to be much easier to get the hang of versus a gantry CNC.
Did you just use clear epoxy before the white epoxy pour? Been playing with epoxy inlay but the wood I use (sometimes birch plywood) soaks up the resin.
so the clear epoxy is Wisebond Quick Set Seal, which has an open time of 20 minutes and cures in 60-75 minutes. This seal is to stop the pigmented epoxy from soaking into the wood. Usually you would use it on live edge slabs to seal the sides which minimizes potential air bubbles, but i use it anytime i can which always results in a better pour.
Was hoping to learn the technique here as to how to do the resin inlay. I see you used some two part sealer first, but what product is that? Is it essential?
Hey Ryan, it was more of just an overview versus a specific tutorial, but yes you’re correct. After making the inlay cut on the Shaper Origin, i use Wisebond Quick Set Seal which seals the wood. After 1 hour, the product is ready to accept a tabletop or deep pour epoxy resin, which i also used Wisebond. Since the inlay was only about 1/4” deep, i used tabletop epoxy. If you’d like a discount at Wisebond, feel free to use my code MwoodWB10
I did. But the depth of cut on the origin is only 3/4” and my piece was 1.25”. So what you can do is cut 3/4” deep with the Shaper, then remove the bulk of the wood with a bandsaw or jigsaw, and finalizing it with a flush cut trim bit on the router.
Yes, that is an option. I just recently acquired the vac sys, I just haven’t had much time to mess with it just yet, but that will open up some nice opportunities!
That would be Starbond CA glue and accelerator spray. The spray cures the glue in about 3 seconds allowing you to sand right away. You can get 15% off with the code "MULLANEY15"
Thanks! I used Odies Oil on this project. Its a "clear" coat that consists of many ingredients that hydrate and protect the wood while showing off the natural color and grain patterns
You're correct and i am aware of that. I always make sure to hold the router by the upper shaft area, of course this isn't fool proof, but i feel very comfortable doing so.
Very pretty design and well done!
Amazingly stunning. Very nice detail. Much applause 👏.
Thanks Michael!
That was fantastic, stunning result.
Thanks Julian!
Had to look at your video 10 times you have skills wish you the best!
Haha thank you! Hopefully you learned something new!
Stellar workmanship 🤩
Thank you for the kind words!
That is stunning! Nice work!
Thanks Joe!
Really nice work! I'm very close to purchasing a Shaper Origin myself although woodworking is just a hobby for me. Seems to be perfect since I can't fit a CNC into my garage. Good luck with future projects!
Thank you!!! Yes, shaper is a perfect starting block for anything in the CNC category, while giving the ability to be completely mobile with a very small footprint. While it doesn’t have gantry CNC speeds, it still shines in a lot of other areas
I like the trick of putting the pad on the sander for the odies oil. I need to go re-apply some oil on a table I made, and I will try this on that.
Yes! It makes very quick work and I find it really penetrates a lot better, so I always go for this option if possible. It may take me about 10-15 minutes on a table versus 35-40 minutes by hand. You can use the same method for removing the excess oil and buffing.
Nice work
Great video! May have to buy a Shaper now.
Link is in the description if you're interested! Feel free to join "shaper fans" on facebook as well to ask questions and see creators from Shaper owners
I just purchased a shaper would love to see how you go about uploading a logo and converting it into a SVG to cut.
I use Adobe Illustrator, however, you could start out with Inkscape which has a very easy and straightforward way to turn anything into an SVG. I switched to Adobe after sometime with Inkscape as i think its a more advanced and fluid program
Great videos. Great work. Subscribed and looking forward to how you use the Shaper in your work. Seems like it may save some time in rounded projects like your Hank chair?
Thank you! I haven't used it for any furniture just yet, but i definitely see room for some creativity. The hank chair is quite a chair to build, but my main tools for that are things like a kutzall carving disc, which the shaper can't do. I have been tempted to draw some templates and cut them with the shaper, however, i always seem to do better with a sheet of MDF, a straight edge, and a pencil. It just allows me to see things a lot easier. However, the shaper could be used if i want to batch out several templates. It definitely has its place though for sure.
Really amazing work!
Well done.
What are some of your limitations with the Shaper instead of the traditional CNC bed?
Thanks! id say the biggest limitation is 3d texturing, so you won't see projects like a wavy flag. The other small drawback is that you push the machine around vs hitting "play" on a gantry cnc. However, i find that its harder to make mistakes with the shaper sometimes as you can change settings along the way at your own pace. It has the portability and small footprint which is a plus for small shops, or job site work. As long as you can lay down enough of their domino tape, you're set!
I'm a new Shaper Owner and learning as much as I can about it. I only wish SO did a better job providing new owners with better start here instruction! Instead you have to sit through lengthy videos!
Some of the videos can be quite long, but I suppose they didn’t want you to miss any details. Once I got the basics down of placing/scanning tape, and selecting my designs and bits, I was on my way. The rest kind of it came through Facebook posts, short videos, and purely experimenting. Needless to say, its been a lot of fun and I find the Shaper to be much easier to get the hang of versus a gantry CNC.
Did you just use clear epoxy before the white epoxy pour? Been playing with epoxy inlay but the wood I use (sometimes birch plywood) soaks up the resin.
so the clear epoxy is Wisebond Quick Set Seal, which has an open time of 20 minutes and cures in 60-75 minutes. This seal is to stop the pigmented epoxy from soaking into the wood. Usually you would use it on live edge slabs to seal the sides which minimizes potential air bubbles, but i use it anytime i can which always results in a better pour.
This is very helpful. Thank you!
Was hoping to learn the technique here as to how to do the resin inlay. I see you used some two part sealer first, but what product is that? Is it essential?
Hey Ryan, it was more of just an overview versus a specific tutorial, but yes you’re correct. After making the inlay cut on the Shaper Origin, i use Wisebond Quick Set Seal which seals the wood. After 1 hour, the product is ready to accept a tabletop or deep pour epoxy resin, which i also used Wisebond. Since the inlay was only about 1/4” deep, i used tabletop epoxy. If you’d like a discount at Wisebond, feel free to use my code MwoodWB10
Nice work! Just wondering, why not use the Origin to cut the circle shape?
I did. But the depth of cut on the origin is only 3/4” and my piece was 1.25”. So what you can do is cut 3/4” deep with the Shaper, then remove the bulk of the wood with a bandsaw or jigsaw, and finalizing it with a flush cut trim bit on the router.
you could use a vac sys.. since you have every other Festool tool! Well done
Yes, that is an option. I just recently acquired the vac sys, I just haven’t had much time to mess with it just yet, but that will open up some nice opportunities!
Great job, what kind of hardwood is this?
Thanks@ It was Black Walnut
what‘s that black liquid and the spray to fill the little cracks
That would be Starbond CA glue and accelerator spray. The spray cures the glue in about 3 seconds allowing you to sand right away. You can get 15% off with the code "MULLANEY15"
@@blacklabelcarpentry thanks for the answer!!!
impressive. what stain did you use?
Thanks! I used Odies Oil on this project. Its a "clear" coat that consists of many ingredients that hydrate and protect the wood while showing off the natural color and grain patterns
How much did you charge for this project?
$350 which included the SVG designing, and woodwork. Glass dome top was provided by client.
Dangerous habit to change bit whilst still plugged into the machine especially as the tool is semi automatic
You're correct and i am aware of that. I always make sure to hold the router by the upper shaft area, of course this isn't fool proof, but i feel very comfortable doing so.