PRECISION CNC MACHINED
Consistent, square and ready for your projects.
UPGRADE YOUR SHAPEOKO FROM THE WASTEBOARD UP.
Direct drop-in wasteboard kits for the Shapeoko 5 / 5.1 Pro, precision machined from 1" ultralight MDF.
Keep it stock, customize it yourself, or choose our Upgraded Kit for additional workholding options.
1" ULTRALIGHT MDF
DIRECT DROP-IN FIT
2×2 • 2×4 • 4×4
Shapeoko 4 kits coming soon.
BUILT TO LAST
More material for future resurfacing.
MORE WORKHOLDING
Dog holes, M6 inserts and factory T-track.
MADE BY A CNC OWNER
Designed and real-world tested.
CHOOSE YOUR WASTEBOARD
CHOOSE HOW YOU WANT TO BUILD YOUR WASTEBOARD
Both kits start with precision-machined 1-inch ultralight MDF and install as direct drop-in replacements for your Shapeoko.
STANDARD KIT
Your Wasteboard. Your Way.
Start with a clean stock-style surface. Keep it stock or use it as a blank canvas for dog holes, threaded inserts, T-track, fixtures or other modifications.
- 1-inch ultralight MDF
- Direct fit
- Ready to customize
UPGRADED KIT
We've Done the Work for You.
The same 1-inch ultralight MDF with 20mm dog holes and pre-installed M6 threaded inserts throughout the wasteboard.
- 20mm dog holes
- Pre-installed M6 inserts
- Workholding ready
1-INCH ULTRALIGHT MDF
MORE MATERIAL. MORE SURFACING. MORE LIFE.
Every time you surface your wasteboard, you remove material. A full 1-inch thickness gives you more material for future resurfacing while providing a solid, replaceable CNC work surface.
1-INCH THICK
More material for resurfacing.
ULTRALIGHT MDF
Lighter and easier to work with.
DIRECT DROP-IN FIT
No machine modifications.
WORKHOLDING
MORE WAYS TO HOLD YOUR WORK.
The Upgraded Kit adds 20mm dog holes and M6 mounting points while keeping your existing aluminum T-track accessible.
20MM DOG HOLES
Position material and create repeatable stops.
PRE-INSTALLED M6 INSERTS
Ready for compatible clamps and fixtures.
FACTORY T-TRACK
Your existing T-track remains accessible.
SMALL PARTS TO FULL SHEETS
Combine options to fit the job.
STANDARD OR UPGRADED?
THE DIFFERENCE IS HOW MUCH WORK YOU WANT US TO DO
| FEATURE | STANDARD | UPGRADED |
|---|---|---|
| 1-INCH ULTRALIGHT MDF | YES | YES |
| DIRECT DROP-IN FIT | YES | YES |
| NO MACHINE MODIFICATIONS | YES | YES |
| STOCK-STYLE SURFACE | YES | YES |
| DIY CUSTOMIZATION | YES | - |
| 20MM DOG HOLES | - | YES |
| PRE-INSTALLED M6 INSERTS | - | YES |
| ADDITIONAL WORKHOLDING | DIY | YES |
Shipping calculated at checkout. Upgrade for only $40-$45 more, depending on machine size.
DIY VS. LASER GARAGE KIT
YES, YOU COULD MAKE IT YOURSELF. THAT'S KIND OF THE POINT.
You own a CNC. The question is whether that's how you want to spend your shop time.
DIY
SOURCE 1-INCH MDF -> TRANSPORT 4x8 SHEET -> BREAK IT DOWN -> DESIGN -> TOOLPATH -> MACHINE -> CUSTOMIZE -> INSTALL -> SURFACE
LASER GARAGE KIT
INSTALL -> SURFACE -> START CUTTING
YOUR CNC ALREADY HAS A JOB. MAKING YOUR WASTEBOARD DOESN'T HAVE TO BE ONE OF THEM.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLED, SURFACED AND READY IN ABOUT 30 MINUTES
REMOVE
Remove the existing slats.
INSTALL
Drop in your Laser Garage slats. No modifications.
SURFACE
Establish a flat surface parallel to your CNC.
SHAPEOKO 4
SHAPEOKO 4 OWNER? WE'RE WORKING ON IT.
Shapeoko 4 wasteboard kits are coming soon.
ABOUT LASER GARAGE
MADE BY A CNC OWNER, FOR CNC OWNERS.
I'm Brett from Laser Garage. These kits started with a simple idea: make replacing and upgrading the factory wasteboard easier.
Spend less time building your wasteboard and more time using your CNC.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Which machines fit?
Shapeoko 5 / 5.1 Pro in 2x2, 2x4 and 4x4. Shapeoko 4 is coming soon.
Standard vs. Upgraded?
Upgraded adds 20mm dog holes and pre-installed M6 inserts.
Do I modify my Shapeoko?
No. Both kits are direct drop-in replacements.
How thick is it?
Every kit uses 1-inch ultralight MDF.
What is the dog-hole size?
20mm.
What is the insert size?
Pre-installed M6 threaded inserts.
Can I use the T-track?
Yes, it remains accessible.
How long does installation take?
Approximately 30 minutes including surfacing.
READY FOR A FRESH START?
Spend less time building your wasteboard. Spend more time using your CNC.