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How to shim your Workstation to BenchPilot

In some cases where adjusting your Origin harness, BenchPilot Y-bars, and Shelf still does not eliminate a gap between Origin and Workstation, you may need to shim your Workstation to bring it parallel to BenchPilot.

Note: Before shimming your setup, make sure to follow the checklist found here to confirm that it’s necessary. If you need shims, reach out to us at hello@shapertools.com and we’ll get you squared away.

To correctly shim your Workstation, follow these steps:

  • Remove Origin from its Harness
  • Remove Workstation's Shelf
  • Loosen but do not fully remove the four screws attaching Workstation to the BenchPilot Frame
  • Insert the shims around the two screws, between Workstation and BenchPilot:
Insert Shim - 1 Insert Shim - 2

If the rear of Workstation is elevated, place shims under the front two mounting points:

BenchPilot Misalignment - A
If the front of Workstation is elevated, place shims under the rear two mounting points:

BenchPilot Misalignment - B

Visually inspect whether or not the Workstation is level. Add or remove shims as necessary:

BenchPilot Correct Alignment

  • Once Workstation is level, re-tighten all 4 screws
  • Visually inspect once more to ensure the process was successful and there is no longer a gap between your skid pad and the Shelf when Origin is clipped into the Cradle
  • Loosen the screws on the side of the Crossbar Carriage per page 39 of the BenchPilot manual
  • Re-attach Origin to the Crossbar and re-tighten the Crossbar Carriage screws per page 41 of the BenchPilot manual