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Shapeoko 5.1 Pro

Name: Shapeoko 5.1 Pro
Brand: Carbide 3D
SKU: shapeoko-5-1-pro

Shapeoko 5.1 Pro: CNC, 1237 × 623 × 101.6 mm work area.

By Mathijs Gaalman · Updated 2026-10-12

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Decision summary

Where it fits—and where it doesn’t.

Strengths

Shapeoko 5.1 Pro: CNC, 1237 × 623 × 101.6 mm work area.

Limitations

Prepare extraction, workholding and cutting tools. A probe is not an automatic tool changer.
The quoted Shapeoko configuration excludes the spindle or router.
Shapeoko dimensions use XY travel and 101.6 mm table clearance, not 155 mm Z travel.
Independent model review not verified.

Official product image · Manufacturer source

Reference configuration: 4 × 2 · US/USD. Checked 2026-10-12; taxes, shipping and stock require seller confirmation.

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Specification sheet

Verified core specifications

Checked 2026-10-12

Work area	1237 mm × 623 mm × 101.6 mm
CNC clearance basis	Shapeoko dimensions use XY travel and 101.6 mm table clearance, not 155 mm Z travel.
Spindle power	Not published
Maximum spindle speed	Not published
Materials	wood, plastics, aluminum
Automatic tool changer	No
Rotary axis support	No

Installed workflow

What the machine price leaves out

Planning estimate, not a seller quote

Setup allowance

$400–$1,500 beyond the machine reference price.

Planning allowance for tooling, workholding, extraction and setup tools; excludes shipping and tax.

Common accessories

Cutting tools and collets
Workholding
Spoilboard or fixture plate
Dust or chip extraction
Measuring and setup tools

Software and platforms

Carbide Create, Carbide Motion

Platforms: Windows, macOS

Safety and installation

Ventilation: recommended

Provide chip and dust extraction appropriate to the material
Use guarding, eye and hearing protection
Never machine an unidentified or hazardous material

Warranty check

Terms vary by seller and market; confirm spindle, electronics and return-shipping coverage.

Production fit

hobby, prototyping, small-batch

Validate duty cycle and throughput with your own material before commercial reliance.

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Shapeoko 5.1 Pro

Indicative reference price$3,550.00Reference price from the product record; the seller confirms the current price.Reference configuration: 4 × 2 · US/USD. Checked 2026-10-12; taxes, shipping and stock require seller confirmation.

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