Author name: Lovchik Bros

Joe Lovchik has spent his whole life creating things. His artistic talent was discovered at a very young age as he was always drawing pictures and, even today, it is rare not to find a sketch of something on his desk that he has mindlessly doodled. Joe’s passion for art led him to earn a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree from Wichita State University. During his early years in college, Joe worked as an art director for a major sportswear company where he gained knowledge in industry marketing and brand management. His career was further expanded as he spent the next 10 years working as Art Director for advertising agencies specializing in brand development. One such brand was a side project for his brother Chris, the inventor of a new personal-sized CNC now known as the CarveWright System. Eventually persuaded to move to Texas, Joe became the Marketing Director for CarveWright. Since joining LHR full-time in 2007, he has played several key roles in its growth including development of the company website, marketing and sales materials, creation of learning tools, videos and tutorials, and conceptualization of new product development. His knowledge and expertise in graphics software has allowed him to help guide the software developers in their advancement of the CarveWright software. Using these resources, Joe has become one of the foremost experts for the CarveWright System.

A/B/C Maintenance & Repair

Replacing Crank Torque Plate

Replacing the Crank Torque Plate To remove and replace the crank torque plate you will need the following tools: #2 Phillips screwdriver (magnetic tip preferred) 8mm open end wrench Blue Loctite Armor Plate with Moly-D You will need to remove the left side panel and disassemble the stabilizer, follow this guide to remove  the side […]

A/B/C Tips and Tricks, Designer 1

Carving Lithophanes

Lithophane’s are some of the most popular things made with the CarveWright System, and one of the easiest to make too!.  Use these tutorial resources to learn how to make these amazing carvings. When you are ready to make your own Lithophanes, purchase the material from the CarveWright online store. In Chapter 2, page 128

A/B/C Tips and Tricks, Designer 1, Designer 2, Designer 3

Using the Grid in Designer

You may have noticed in another article or video where there was a grid of “squares” on the board surface. This is a really nice feature to help you layout objects with a degree of precision. The Grid can be viewed/turned on by selecting “View/Toggle Grid Lines” from the Designer menu. By default, the grid

A/B/C Tips and Tricks

Bit Optimization Tool

Bit Optimization Using the “Bit Optimization” feature in Designer can make a dramatic difference in how well your carvings turn out. Most often, choosing “Bit Optimization – BEST” will yield cleaner, more defined detail in your carving projects. Bit Optimization sets the limit with which the bit carves into tight areas to preserve the top

A/B/C Tips and Tricks, Designer 1, Designer 2, Designer 3

Backing-Up Your Favorites Folder

Backing-Up Your Favorites Folder It’s always a good idea to back-up important files so that you can recover from “unexpected events” concerning your computer. We can’t even count the times we’ve had customers call in after their computer crashed and they lost all the patterns they spent hours making themselves.  All those patterns that you create

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Depth and Height Tools

DEPTH The adjustment of depth and height are essential tools for fine tuning your designs in Project Designer. These tools allow the creation of more intricate layering of patterns to create more visual interest in the design. Depth is describing the lowest level, or the base, of the carving, pattern or element. Most patterns, when

A/B/C Rotary Jig

Troubleshooting Rotary Jig Calibration

Description of Issue Rotary Jig will not calibrate properly.  The jig overshoots or undershoots the starting mark, doesn’t rotate at all, or continuously rotates without stopping. Without a successful calibration, rotary carves are likely to fail. Possible Causes Improper placement of the jig is the most common cause of this issue. Improper mounting of the

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