Author name: Joe Lovchik

Joe Lovchik is a seasoned creative strategist, writer, and brand storyteller with a passion for translating complex ideas into compelling narratives. With over two decades of experience in design, marketing, and product development, Joe has helped startups and established companies alike shape their voice, grow their audiences, and bring bold ideas to life. He is especially known for his work at the intersection of technology and creativity, where innovation meets clarity. When he’s not building brands or crafting content, Joe can be found exploring vintage aesthetics, CNC innovation, and the ever-evolving landscape of modern craftsmanship.

A/B/C Tips and Tricks

Tutorial 10.0 Designer 3 – Flip Within Jig

Although the CarveWright system was designed to securely hold and track a board while carving, carrier boards, or jigs, as they are usually referred to, are used in an effort to minimize waste of expensive wood. Jigs can be built to “stay under rollers” all the time, making tracking and head positioning more consistent. Jigs

Designer 3

Tutorial 7.1 Designer 3 – Text Tool, Edit Envelope, Materials

Designer 3 tutorial video demonstrating the uses of the Edit Envelope tool for warping text and the Select Materials tool for adding a custom background texture to make a vintage looking Groceries and Dry Goods sign. Dr. Beards Project Tutorial This is a PDF tutorial project using Designer 3 tools to create a fun poster

A/B/C Tips and Tricks

Making Stacked Text Signs

Over the last few years, one style of carved sign has risen to become the de facto “product” being made on the CarveWright CNC. Some call it the ‘stacked text’ or ‘layered text’ style, or, in the case of this video tutorial, the ‘Established’ Style Anniversary Name Plaque. CarveWright customer, Ken Ross, made this video

A/B/C Troubleshooting

Traction Belts not moving

Description of Issue Traction belts not moving when head is cracked down on board. Or when testing the x-axis, you will be able to hear the x motor running but the belts are not moving or knocking. Possible Causes Cause can be: that the x drive gear plate assembly is stripped, on older machines that

A/B/C Tips and Tricks

What makes a good graphic image to import?

This is a frequent issue that we get asked about a lot. A good quality graphic is critical to making a successful carve-ready pattern, but what makes it good and how can you improve it if it is not good? We’ll use this real life example to illustrate this topic. Let’s pretend you’ve been hired

A/B/C Model

Tutorial 2.3 – Carving A Project

This lesson covers the setup of a project for carving. This includes: loading the project from the LCD menu, preparing the carving material, setting up the project, and how to install and change bits.

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