Shaper Tools Origin Handheld CNC Router & BenchPilot Complete Bundle

Bring digital precision to the craft of woodworking! The Shaper Tools Origin CNC & BenchPilot Complete Bundle is the most powerful, intuitive and innovative hand-held, and now also hands-free, routing setup available!

Please Note: this bundle is currently a pre-order, BenchPilot is due March 2026. Does not include the Shelf Upgrade Kit.

Shaper Origin: Unmatched Portability

Bring Origin to the job and work at any scale. Install virtually any hardware or inlay, and rout pockets with minimal setup and maximum repeatability.

BenchPilot: Autopilot for Origin

BenchPilot enables automated, hands-free cutting for Origin so you can focus on other tasks at hand. Clip Origin into BenchPilot and let it drive Origin from point A to point B, while Origin continues to handle the small precision movements. Dimensioned and sized to fit perfectly with Shaper Workstation, or mounted with Workstation directly onto your bench.

Workstation: Precise Joinery & Hardware Installation

Combine Origin with the Shaper Workstation to cut mortise and tenons, box joints, and other custom joinery with ease and precision. The vertical and horizontal workholding capabilities of Workstation allow for a range of different projects and the ability to cut tenons at any angle from 0° to 45° with confidence.

Plate: The universal template for Origin

Simplify your workflow and workspace with the Plate a single universal template for the Shaper Origin. Designed to install a wide range of hardware, inlay bow ties, round corners, rout system 32 holes and so much more.

Shaper Origin Features

• Capacitive multi-touch full-colour LCD screen
• WiFi & USB Connectivity facilitating over the air software updates
• Transfer design files via the USB port for easy offline transfer of design files
• Brushed Motor Spindle - 720 Watt (AC), 10,000 - 26,000 RPM with load-compensating speed control.
• Soft-start, over-temperature and over-load safety cut-offs
• 1/4in Collet installed to accept any commonly available 1/4in shank router bits
• 43mm (1.7in) Z-AXIS MAX Depth - Digitally adjustable depth-of-cut with automated touch-off sensor
• Dust Port to connect to your dust extractor - fits standard 27mm & 36mm hoses

Please note - this is not a household machine. It is intended for industrial use only. 

What's Included

Shaper Origin

• Shaper Origin
• Shaper Branded Systainer M437 Carrying Case
• 2x ShaperTape Rolls (150 ft each)
• Tool change accessories
• Reusable transport locks
• USB A/C dual flash drive
• 1/4in collet installed; other collets available separately
• 1/8in Upcut spiral flat router bit, 1/4in shank
• 1/4in Upcut spiral flat router bit, 1/4in shank
• 60 degree engraving router bit, 1/4in shank

Workstation

• Workstation Body
• Support Bar
• Shelf
• 4mm Wrench
• Clamping face
• 2x Support arms
• Angle fence
• 2x Hold Down Clamps
• 3x Sacrificial MDF spoilboards

Plate

• Plate
• MINI-Systainer
• 2x Low Profile Clamps
• System 32 Pin
• 2x Leveling Feet

BenchPilot

Who are Shaper Tools?

Based in San Francisco with offices in Stuttgart, Germany, Shaper was founded in 2012 with a mission of making precision cutting easy and accessible to craftspeople everywhere, beginning first with a handheld CNC router called Origin. Today, Shaper supports thousands of woodworkers and craftspeople around the globe with the simple approach of developing tools to meet users' needs, rather than expecting users to conform to the tools.

Shaper Origin Router Specifications

Input Power: 240 VAC (50HZ)

Motor: Brushed Motor Spindle; 720 Watt (AC)

RPM: 10,000 - 26,000 RPM with load-compensating speed control

Collet: 1/4in collet ships installed; other collets sold separately

Dust Port: Fits most standard 27mm & 36mm suction hoses.

Connectivity: WiFi & USB

Z-Axis Max Depth: 43mm (1.7in)

Weight: 6.75kg (14.9 lbs)

Dimensions: 339mm (13.35in) W x 227mm (8.94in) D x 305mm (12.04in) H

Packaging: Tanos Systainer3, 10.6kg (23.5 lbs)

Packaging dimensions: 293mm (15 ½in) W x 292mm (11 ½in) D x 431mm (17in) H

Workstation Specifications

Maximum Height: 250mm

Depth: 465mm

Width: 515mm

Assembled weight: 9.75kg

Plate Specifications

Dimensions: 362mm x 450mm

Thickness: 6.45mm

Cut Window Dimensions: 160mm x 120mm

Weight: 2.04kg

BenchPilot Specifications

Cuttable area mounted to Shaper Workstation: Up to 460 W x 280mm D

Cuttable area mounted to Workbench: Up to 460 W x 445mm D

Workbench Minimum size: 610 x 915mm (24in x 36in)

Dimensions: 176 H x 848 W x 568mm D (without E-Stop)

                        176 H x 955 W x 568mm D (with E-Stop)

Weight: 12.85kg

Materials: Anodised aluminium rails, powder-coated sheet steel, and injection molded plastic elements

Warranty: 1 year warranty (increased to 2 years with registration)