Shaper Tools BenchPilot

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• Overview
  Clip Shaper Origin into BenchPilot to turn it into a hands-free milling machine, capable of vertical or horizontal cutting. Like autopilot for Origin, let BenchPilot drive so you can focus on other tasks at hand. Then simply unclip Origin to use it elsewhere when needed.

  Note: Does not include, Origin, Workstation, or the Shelf Upgrade Kit

  Go Hands Free. Stay Hands On.

  Tired of driving Origin around? BenchPilot enables automated, hands-free cutting for Origin (Gen1 and Gen2) 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. Think of it like autopilot for Origin.

  Dimensioned and sized to fit perfectly with Shaper Workstation, BenchPilot creates a gantry-like system with horizontal and vertical milling capabilities – flexible for cutting joinery, inlays, intricate engravings, or profiles. It can also be mounted without Workstation and fit directly to your bench. It’s great for batch work or simply tedious and time-consuming jobs. Best of all, it doesn’t require complicated software, g-code, or any other type of CNC programming to operate.

  Dead Simple

  If you know how to use Origin, you'll know how to run BenchPilot. Once you've imported your project or made a design with Origin's on-tool design capabilities, simply clip Origin into BenchPilot and click "Pilot." That's it.

  • Design directly on tool
  • Begin cutting in minutes
  • Interrupt a cut if needed
  • Resume cutting easily

  Uses

  • Automated Routing: Automate Origin’s movement for hands-free operation on pre-defined paths.
  • Precision Joinery: Ideal for mortise and tenon, box joints, and other complex woodworking joints.
  • Repeatable Batch Production: Produce consistent, high-quality parts in volume with ease.
  • Intricate Engraving & Inlays: Tackle detailed decorative work with unmatched control.
  • Large Profile Cuts: Make extended cuts without the need for traditional templates or guides.
  • Compatible with Shaper Workstation for vertical and horizontal cutting
  • Offers router table-like control with CNC-grade precision
  • Provides real-time feedback including feed rate and cut time
  • Intuitive setup – no G-code required, works directly from Shaper Origin’s interface
  • Boosts productivity with hands-free operation
  • Enhances precision and repeatability on every project
  • Reduces fatigue during long or complex routing sessions
  • Perfect for woodworkers, furniture makers, and digital fabricators, BenchPilot delivers next-level control and efficiency—unlocking new potential for your Shaper Origin.

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• CA Prop 65 Warning
  

  WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.