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The Shaper Origin seems to be like a router however acts like a CNC. So far, CNCs have been giant, heavy, difficult instruments that take up a whole lot of area in a store. The Shaper Origin is one thing fairly totally different. It’s a hand-held, straightforward-to-use CNC that you simply take to your work as an alternative of the opposite method round. I had the chance to attempt one of many prototypes in 2016 and, now that the Origin is able to go, it’s time for a assessment. Details : Worth $2,399 – however you could possibly preorder for $2,199. The package features a Festool developed spindle, a Festool system case, three bits, two rolls of ShaperTape and a yr’s subscription to AutoDesk Fusion 360. You should purchase further one hundred fifty’ rolls of ShaperTape for $18 every. Good patterns make good elements. For an upcoming Well-liked Woodworking article on building the Greene and Greene Blacker Entry Mirror, I used the Origin to make ...

Powermatic lately launched their new drum sander, the PM2244, and I’ve been getting plenty of questions on it. A drum sander is a large funding so it pays to do your analysis and be sure to get the correct unit on your store. Alan Parham wrote in lately asking the next query: I feel you latterly acquired the brand new Powermatic 2244 Drum Sander . My actual long run objective is to construct guitars and I just like the precision (digital) the PM2244 appears to supply together with an honest worth in comparison with different giant drum sanders like Woodmaster. My preliminary concern with the PM2244 is what I"ll name its “one arm” design. I can’t assist however assume that over time some “play” (unevenness) might develop because the drum just isn"t supported on each ends particularly in relation to one thing as skinny/exact as a guitar again or sound board. Any ideas? Is my concern unfounded? Within the vid...