The 2017 CarveWright Conference was a another great success. Every year we seem to fit even more into those 3 days somehow. This conference was no exception. Wow, was that a packed room! All the presentation files are available to download for free. There are great tutorials and other informational pieces in this bundle. Some […]
We receive messages from customers wanting to show us their latest creations fairly regularly. We are always thrilled by the variety and creativity of these projects, and we share a lot of them on Facebook. This one, we really got a kick out of, so we wanted to add it to our customer stories. I’ve […]
Here at CarveWright, we recently had the opportunity to meet one of our customer’s, Travis Palmer. After hearing a small bit of his story, we just had to share. Travis obtained his CarveWright as a gift, but that was small potatoes compared to what else Operation FINALLY HOME (OFH) gave this Tomball, Texas family of […]
When I’m working in my shop using my CarveWright, I’ve noticed that I have a set of tools always at hand for easy access. These are things that help me solve normal usage issues. Most of them are obvious, but some may not be, so I’ve put together a top ten list to show you what […]
CarveWright user and master prop/costume maker, Shawn Thorsson, has written a book! “In this book, master prop maker Shawn Thorsson uses his unique blend of humor and insight to turn years of painful experience into detailed explanations. He’ll show you many of the tools, methods, and processes that you can use to create professional-looking science […]
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has teamed up with LHR Technologies to provide the CarveWright CNC System and accessories in all 32 of their retail locations throughout the United States. Rockler will carry and warehouse CarveWright products, plus offer demonstrations and training classes to prospective and existing customers starting September 10, 2016. Since its 1954 start […]
We’ve been working on a library project for almost 6 years, and it is nearly finished. Earlier this summer at the CarveWright Conference we gave tours and shared some photos in our post-conference blog. Now, we’ve gathered up photos outlining the progress of this great build to show you some of the steps taken along the […]
The 2016 CarveWright Conference was a great success! We spent 3 days learning how to use our CarveWright Systems to their fullest, while indulging in the bounty of food and snacks the Holiday Inn provided us this year. Fresh baked cookies the size of salad plates every afternoon! We got very hands on this year, […]
Michael Tyler at CarveBuddy.com put together this heart drawing tutorial that is so simple it’s brilliant. Check it out! Source: Draw the “no-brainer” Perfect Heart Shape! | CarveBuddy Draw the “no-brainer” Perfect Heart Shape! A question was posted on the CarveWright User Forum asking how to create a simple closed heart shape. Several answers were suggested […]
I discovered a fun post on the CarveWright Community Forum the other day and thought I’d share it here. The post was about wearable carvings made with the CarveWright. Even with all the things I’ve seen made over the years, I still get surprised at the versatility and ingenuity of the CarveWright users. Handbags & […]
If your family is anything like mine, than sitting at the dining table playing games is as much a part of Chistmas as opening presents. It’s such a wonderful way to spend hours laughing and enjoying the company of friends and family, especially when you don’t get to see them very often. Over the years, […]
A few weeks ago I was presented with a section of an old weathered cedar fence that had been knocked down in a storm. It was brought in by a coworker with the idea we could up-cycle the material into something cool. We came up with the idea of using the CarveWright with a v-bit […]
We had a great time at the Houston Mini Maker Faire this past Saturday (November 14th). Calling it “mini” doesn’t quite do it justice, however. They had a great turnout and the audience was full of energy and excitement. We were busy talking with people and running our demo’s all day. I encourage everyone to […]
Shawn Thorsson’s work continues to amaze, not just us at CarveWright, but the entire world it seems. He’s featured multiple times a year in big publications and his work is shared regularly among the social media outlets. He recently had a Behind-the-Scenes video on Wired Magazine’s site, and has a book collaboration project with MAKE: […]
New CarveWright CX Machines Pasadena, Texas – October 13, 2015 — LHR Technologies, the makers of the CarveWright System, is pleased to announce our new manufacturing partnership. After working for over a year to find and set-up a new factory to produce the CarveWright system, the first partial shipment is arriving this week and we […]
