Creating a Grid and Cutting a Mortise with Shaper Origin

[@sputnik4216]

Thanks! Explained from beginning to end just right. Now I get it.

[@thomasstapel6824]

Wow. This tool is the coolest tool I have ever seen. I am for sure getting one of these plus the work bench and accessories. Probably sell one of my cameras for this.

[@danieldurkton2942]

Great video lots of info. I didn’t catch how you drag the origin point over the length of your work piece to make the mortise. Another word how do you click and drag to make your with and length of the mortise on the create rectangle. Hope this makes sense. Thank you. 😎

[@ffbells]

Dimensions can also be entered in inch fractions. Simply use the / key and SO will convert the decimal equivalent.

[@cubbyswoodworks]

Thanks! I'll have to try this!

[@mrkrause3]

Love it ……thank You

[@cubbyswoodworks]

So glad it was helpful. Always learning with the Shaper (it's so much fun!)

[@timurray2000]

Seems really close to the edge for a mortise. Did it hold up ok?

[@cubbyswoodworks]

I built those nightstands for friends and they’re holding up great! It was less of a mortise and more of a really big biscuit joint. 😂 Basically a long slot for a thin piece of wood to be glued in, holding everything in place while it dried.

[@stevebader6385]

I found this very helpful, thanks for posting. Alternatively, if I make a mark on my work piece, say where I want the center of my design to be placed, am I meant to be able to see that mark on the Origin screen? I can not but perhaps my mark is not bright enough? Also, while placing my design, can I jog the cutter bit down to get it nice and close but not touching my work piece? Many thanks in advance.

[@cubbyswoodworks]

Steve! One "trick" I used before I got more comfortable with the grid layout was to do exactly what you're saying, make a mark on my piece that I could locate on the screen for placement. However, the key to this method is you have to make that mark BEFORE you do your initial scan of the workpiece. If you do that, the mark will be there, but if you make a mark after the first scan is made it won't show up. As far as your second question, I'm not exactly sure what you're wanting to do but are you familiar with the "anchor" function? It allows you do determine the anchor point of whatever file you're trying to place, making that "anchor point" the bit. I'd make sure you have that set to center, then import your file, and place it right on the mark you made (before scanning). Hope this helps. And you just gave me a good idea for a next video! Have a great day!

[@MichaelMiller1]

This vs a CNC. Why did you choose the Shaper? I'm considering this or a CNC.

[@specialk22tt]

Shop space, mobility, and price. If you want 3D contours, have the space in your shop and $10k+, get a CNC.

[@hammerheadmouse]

Are those numbers based on the edge reference or the point where you start the rectangle?

[@cubbyswoodworks]

Which numbers are you referring to?

[@hammerheadmouse]

@@cubbyswoodworks X and Y.

[@cubbyswoodworks]

@@hammerheadmouse Gotcha...they're based on the corner that was set when I created the grid. The corner is X:0, Y:0 and then both increase from there based on the increments you set.

[@hammerheadmouse]

@@cubbyswoodworks Thanks! Helpful video!

[@cubbyswoodworks]

@@hammerheadmouse You're welcome. I've got more coming!! :-)

[@mylesmills3614]

Cool!

[@cubbyswoodworks]

Thanks, Myles! Encourage people to check out my page and subscribe. 👍🏼

[@CR3DT]

For some reason when I try to reference the Left edge, my SO is unable to see the tape.. um..

[@cubbyswoodworks]

That's weird. I've never had that issue before. This might be a dumb question, but did you try and turn the front of the camera towards the workspace as you go off the left edge? Do you follow @samfromshaperhq on Instagram? If you send him a message, he'll point you in the right direction. Hope you figure it out!

[@CatCityDesign]

Yep, this happens to me as well. Just turn the shaper towards the center of the tape like Josh says.

[@angelaslaney1514]

That was more of a trench than a mortice. And a trench so near an end grain edge is inherently weak. You can overcome that to a certain extent by making a series of shorter mortices. A Domino would probably be quicker.

[@cubbyswoodworks]

True story! But since I spent $2500 on a Shaper, it'll be a while before I buy a Domino. :-)

[@govenr]

friendly suggestion to not move the camera so much I literally got dizzy watching and could not finish. Good info though,

[@cubbyswoodworks]

:-) You're the first person to say something...I'll keep that in mind. Thanks!