Adapted from a Tips & Tricks by by Michael Tyler of CarveBuddy.com This Tips features a few pointers on how to set up two-sided carving projects. We’ll cover Alignment Methods and Pattern Depth Settings for two-sided projects. These are the most common methods I use myself and they may not necessarily be the only methods. […]
Instructional video on replacing the clear cover of your CarveWright CNC System.
Instructional video on installing the top (head) cover of your CarveWright CNC System.
This video illustrates the process of importing, scaling, and splitting a vector design across multiple boards. This application was for used for carving an up-cycled cedar fence.
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 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
Did you know you can make carving patterns with just the BASIC software tools? This is a quick and easy demonstration of making vines by drawing lines and using the Depth Profile and Make Pattern tools. Watch the video and follow along to learn more about these great tools everyone has! Then use these vines
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
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
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