In order to assist in the learning curve of the CarveWright System, we have compiled our tutorial information into a linear learning guide. This guide will start at the beginning, teaching you how to use the system, and progress into more advanced features, accessories, and add-ons. The linear progression of tutorials will help users build upon knowledge as they move through the lessons creating a sensible context and frame of reference. For your convenience, we have made the entire document available for download, but also separated the document into individual chapters for quicker reference.
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Introduction – CarveWright CNC System
- What is CNC?
- Hardware Terms
- Software Terms
- Overview of the CarveWright Machine
- CarveWright CNC Machine
- Project Designer Software
- Add-on Software Modules
- Accessories
- What Can the CarveWright CNC Do?
- Types of Projects
- Capacity of the CW
- Acceptable Materials
- Before You Begin Carving
- How to Design Your Project
- Trash In = Trash Out
- Determine Project Size
- Project Designer Basics
- Project Designer Basic & Pro
- Step-by-Step Tutorials
- Proper Preparation of Materials
- Board Preparation
- The 7 Inch Rule
- Carving A Project
- Select Your Project
- Project Orientation
- Insert Workpiece
- Quick Project Setup
Chapter 2 – Carving Signs and Lithophanes
- Tutorial – Overview of Text Tools
- True Type Fonts
- Using the Text Tool
- Project Optimization
- Draft
- Feather
- Bit Optimization
- Fine Tuning
- Depth
- Height
- Tutorial – Live Laugh Love
- Spring Bloom
- Winter Snowflake
- Martian Ray Gun
- House Number Sign
- Importing Images and Making Lithopanes
- Resolution
- Importing Images
- Creating a Lithopane
- Suggestions for Photographs
- The Art of Making Lithopanes
- Making A “Sled” or “Jig” for Litho Carving
- Summer Sun
- Pierced Wind Grill
- Carving Cutouts
- Red Rooster Coffee
- Home of the Brave
- Curved Box Side
- Lighthouse Welcome Pt 1
- Lighthouse Welcome Pt 2
Chapter 4 – Project Designer PRO
- Materials Tool
- Background options
- Materials Menu Options
- Make Vector Group
- Pattern Along Trajectory Tool
- Creating a Trajectory
- Applying the Carving Elements to the Trajectory
- Applying a Pattern to the Trajectory
- Specifying the Number of Instances in the Pattern
- Specifying Where the Pattern Group is Placed on the Trajectory
- Specifying the Pattern Group Position Above or Below the Trajectory
- DXF Importer
- DXF File Format
- Getting DXF Files
- Make Your Own DXF File
- STL Importer
- STL File Format
- Getting STL Files
- Make Your Own STL File
- Vector Drawing Suite
- Smart Spline
- Trim Tool
- Offset Path
- Copy Offset
- Import Tracing Image
- Change Form Selectors
- Change Tangency Selectors
- Pattern Modeling Suite
- Puffing Tool
- Sweeps
- Extrude
- Revolve
- Tilt Tool
- Sweep with Rails
- Uses for Pattern Sculptor
- Clean up patterns
- Add or Remove Details
- Make 3D to Relief
- Scanning Probe
- Installation
- Placing Object on a Scanning Sled
- Inserting the Scanning Sled
- Jogging the Scanning Probe
- Setting the Scan Area
- Setting the Scan Options
- Accessing the Scan Data
- General Tips and Helpful Reminders
- Building A Scanning Sled
- Rotary Jig
- Sanding Mops
- Assembly