Tips & Tricks Archive

When the CarveWright System was new, Tips & Tricks Newsletters were published on a somewhat monthly basis to assist customers in learning proper and creative uses of their system. Newer methods of training, such as videos, are now available.This collection does contain some information that is dated and no longer applicable or reflective of the newest features or parts, but most of it is still very much relevant even today. Thanks to individuals such as Michael Tyler, Jeff Birt, Ed Baker, and others for their contribution to CarveWright’s success.

If you have any questions regarding something that you do not understand, are unsure of, think may no longer be applicable or cannot find in your version, please contact LHR at 713-473-6572 or consult the Community Forum.

Older Tips & Tricks

Pattern Layering and_Composition in Designer – ISSUE 1 October 2007

Scanning Probe Techniques – ISSUE 9 June 2008

The CarveWright Pattern Editor – ISSUE 10 July 2008

The Pattern Editor – De-Noise and Quantize – ISSUE 11 August 2008

Multiple Wood Carving/Layering Technique – ISSUE 15 December 2008

Lithopane (Lithophane) Carving 101 – ISSUE 16 January 2009

Basic Picture Frame “How-To” – ISSUE 17 February 2009

The Power of Carving With Dingbats – ISSUE 20 May 2009 (DESIGNER BASIC ONLY)

My Big Sign Using The Tiling Technique – ISSUE 22 July 2009

Custom Tabs for Full-Depth Cut Outs – ISSUE 23 August 2009

Two-Sided Carve Techniques – ISSUE 24 September 2009

Pattern Editor – Episode III – ISSUE 25 October 2009

Maintaining Accurate Board Tracking – ISSUE 27 January – February 2010

Finishing Techniques – Part 1 – ISSUE 30 May 2010

Finishing Techniques – Part 2 – ISSUE 31 June/July 2010

Finishing Techniques – Part 3 – ISSUE 32 Aug/Sept 2010

Creating CarveWright 3D Patterns from Silhouettes – ISSUE 33 Oct/Nov 2010

Pocket Cutting Tips – Part 1 and 2 – ISSUE 35-36 2011

Carving Photos into Wood – ISSUE 37 Jan 2012

Making a Peace Symbol using the 2D Advanced Software – ISSUE 39 April 2013

CW Rotary Jig & Materials Setup Instructions Apr 2014

Two-Sided Carve Techniques – Flip within Jig Instructions – Spring 2014

Making a Weave Pattern – August 2014 This video, by customer Steve Nelson, demonstrates how to make a weave pattern using the Project Designer with the 3D pattern modeling suite and the 2D Vector Drawing Suite.

How-To Make A Paper Towel Holder This 3 part video series, by customer Steve Nelson, demonstrates how to make a paper towel holder using Project Designer 3 with the 3D pattern modeling suite and the 2D Vector Drawing Suite.

Step-By-Step Finishing Techiques by Sharon Berrum Sharon Berrum (SharonB on the forum) is one of the jewels of the CarveWright community. Her projects bring joy to everyone with their beautiful and vivid painted finishes. We even had her teach a painting class at our annual conference, a couple years ago. Now, she’s documented some of her techniques in a simple step-by-step tutorial.

Includes Free Projects

An Easy Project Tutorial and Article This Month FREE PROJECT – ISSUE 4 January 2008

How to Make Your Own Corbels FREE PROJECT – ISSUE 5 February 2008

Round “Notions and Sundries” Box FREE PROJECT – ISSUE 19 April 2009

Noughts and Crosses: Tic-Tac-Toe FREE PROJECT – ISSUE 21 June 2009

Noël Holiday Decor Project FREE PROJECT – ISSUE 26 November – December 2009

Shamrock Welcome (Failte) Plaque FREE PROJECT – ISSUE 28 March 2010

Making a Heart Shaped Jewelry Box using the 2D & 3D Advanced Software FREE PROJECT – ISSUE 38 Oct. 2012