I’ve seen over the years several customers playing with mold making with their CarveWright systems. The machine is so perfect for doing this kind of thing, but I had never experimented with it, until now. I’m going to explore actually making a complete product all the way to the packaging, using the machine to make…
“A man’s home is his castle” and no castle is complete without cannons! No problem if you have a CarveWright and a little ingenuity.
In my virtual travels around the net, I occasionally come across something that blows my mind. Recently this happened, and I discovered it was being done with a CarveWright. I try to keep up with the world of 3D fabrication in general. With all the recent 3D printers and CNC machines flooding the market it…
Make this iconic motorcycle! The 1950 Panhead Motorcycle is a great project for both old and young. It’s fairly simple and doesn’t require much in the way of tools or expertise. It consists of only 1 project file (mpc) with all the patterns laid out, optimized, and ready to upload.
There was this set of six antique gothic chairs from the late 1700’s that we found in the far back of an antique store, almost as if they were embarrassed of them. They were worm eaten and the leather seats were rotting away, but, if restored, they would be perfect for the Lovchik library. Restoring…
I’ve been seeing a lot of cool “how I made it” videos lately of all kinds of projects. The accessibility of quality cameras, editing software, and the platforms to broadcast them has made it so easy. The only trick is to just get started and make things. So I did. Recently on the Carvaholics Facebook…
Larry Quisenberry says he doesn’t do fancy projects with CarveWright, but when looking at his work, you can see a completeness in concept that isn’t ordinary. When Larry takes on a project, he really takes it all the way.
Woodworking is nothing new to Glenda Edwards of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Her father and brother are both carpenters, so working with tools was something she was very familiar with. Then about fifteen years ago, Glenda started hosting monthly DIY parties at her home for fellow crafters to come do projects together. This eventually turned into a…
Perry Bonin of New Iberia, Louisiana ordered his first CarveWright in 2008 after attending a woodworking show in Austin, Texas. He became really interested in the vast capabilities it could bring to the woodworking shop he had built for himself after retiring. At that time, he had been focusing on building large furniture projects, which…
For those who have been following the Build Blog for awhile, you’re probably familiar with The Library CarveWright Built. If not, start with that and then come back to this article. The library bookcases and paneling with all the detailed carvings were completed a couple of years ago, but this didn’t finish the room. It…
My journey with guitars started when I was 15 with the usual dream of being a rock star. I already had some musical training, starting with piano at age 6, and moving to saxophone in middle school. Those instruments never got me excited like guitar did though. I taught myself how to play with an old…
Getting Started Brent Hutchinson of Springtown, TX began his CarveWright experience the way many other customers have done. He bought his first machine in July of 2012 for a specific job, which he had been “almost guaranteed”. As a CarveWright employee, it always scares me when someone has a deadline before they ever even touch…
Michael Aimino found CarveWright to be the write choice for starting his business making lithophanes to sell on Etsy.
Written by: Connie Ratisseau Rick and Cheryl Mock of Bryan Ohio spend a good deal of their time celebrating LOVE. Not just their own, but their Etsy store, CarvedArtStudio511, keeps them busy memorializing and celebrating Wedding Anniversaries, and much more. They have carved over 1,000 plaques in just 4 years and now have 4 CarveWright…
Like most “Creatives”, Jeremy Harmon’s talents spill over into many different mediums. Besides woodworking, Jeremy is an artist, musician and videographer. Using technology is a big part of almost everything he does. Adding CarveWright to his shop was an exciting step for him. Getting tech into his shop to see what it could do to enhance…
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…
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…
California resident, Blake Warner worked in the tile industry in his 20’s enjoying the creativity the industry allowed. It is not what he still does to make a living, but perhaps that experience (and some encouragement from his business partner and girlfriend Monique) is what inspired him to take a chance on CarveWright as the…
The featured project at the 2014 CarveWright Conference was a carved chess table and chess pieces. This project utilized almost every feature of the CarveWright system and is a great demonstration of it’s power to create anything. Below I’ll outline the processes we went through to design and build this project. The Chess Pieces Earlier…
I always liked the Starship USS Voyager from the Star Trek TV series. Everyone wants to make the Enterprise, but I like the sleek elegant look of the Voyager, so I set out to find a good 3D model of it online. As always, I went to google and asked where I might find said…
See how I used a CarveWright to make metal stamping dies for embossing tin boxes. All for packaging for my CNC made candies.
For the 2013 CarveWright Conference I wanted to build something big. I wanted a project that inspired and spoke to a variety of people and their diverse interests. I wanted to do a piece of cabinetry, but also wanted to use some experimental techniques to show off some new possibilities. We had created a “New…
During the process of testing the RAVEN, we like to find projects that are fun and excite us. It’s really a great way to keep our testing motivation moving forward. We recently finished one of these projects. It is the Blade of Olympus from the God of War 3 video game! The idea of this…
This compact “I’m a Plant” planter project is an attractive “biophilic” addition to a desktop, tabletop or shelf in the office or home. The integrated arrow in the letter “t” points to the plant area to proclaim “I’m a Plant” and is sure to get noticed! Easy to make, this planter makes a great gift…
The “Going Bananas!” project is a whimsical version of a banana bunch holder for your kitchen counter. The holder’s hooked arc is an oversized wooden banana connected to the base with mortise and tenon construction. The base features a relief carve of a banana leaf for a little extra whimsy! The finished dimensions are about:…
The Spring Wreath represents a time of renewal and gives your guests an exceptional and cheerful welcome when displayed in your foyer or hung on your front door! This project features a fusion of spring flowers and leaves along with a scroll-type banner design. The finished, assembled wreath is about 17″ in diameter x 1½”…
This project features a standard-sized ceramic tile insert to provide a surface for cutting cheeses or fruits and a handy integrated “cheese wedge” knife holder. It’s great for your own personal use at home, but it also makes a great gift or craft-show item. This project is something you can easily make at a moment’s…
The 48 Ford Super DeLuxe being a classic among classics in the Woody Wagon world. When surfing exploded into southern California during the 1950’s, the surfers adopted the readily available used Woody’s for their affordable spaciousness. Shove the surfboards through the back window and there was still enough room for all your friends and a…
Spring is just around the corner, and here is a ‘just-in-time’ project for your backyard feathered friends’ nesting season! The Hunter’s Cabin Birdhouse features a log cabin style complete with a gently curved ‘shingle’ roof, plus a simple nail-hinged side panel for easy cleaning. The crooked wooden stovepipe chimney is an optional item you can…
Doing epoxy resin inlays is easy using Designer 4 and Vcarve Suite’s pocketing tools.
The Americana Flag Box is finished with paints and made to look a little worn by scuffing away strategic areas of paint with coarse sandpaper then applying a dark stain to make it look “older”. The completed project is about is about 10.5″ wide x 8.7″ deep x 5.5 ” tall. STEP 1 – Upload…
