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It will also allow you do use any TTF (true type font) you have installed on your computer and you can carve it as a raster (like my first pic) or outline carve. or purchased/downloaded patterns and carve them on your machine.
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This software will allow you to import pictures etc. For me, this is a significant advantage over many of the CW’s competitors.
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In addition, any software updates are free as well. They sell you the machine- and it comes with the designer software for free.
This is a good point to explain something about LHR’s business model. During a vector carve the bit and wood move like a pencil on a piece of paper. The other type of carve that the Carvewright does is knows as a “vector” carve. To picture this, think of a dot matrix printer. This is where the machine bit goes back and forth and up and down and the wood slowly moves through the machine until the carve is done. This type of carve was done in what is known as a “raster” type carving. I have used my machine for two years now and (knock on wood) have never had any problems other than one small sandpaper roller bind which cost me a little time and wood but did not cost me any money to repair.Īt any rate, I used square and flat stock for my first (very simple) carve I think this is one of the things that catches many people up- they do not use perfectly square and flat stock and it binds in the machine and causes damage. This means it is very important to either use square and flat stock or use a square and flat sled to hold the stock that you are caving. One of the most important things to know about this machine is that in addition to the bit moving back and forth and up and down (Y and Z azis), the wood moves back and forth for the “X” axis. I was bound and determined not to do that. I was very aware that people seemed to do permanent damage to their machines by using it the wrong way on the first couple of carves. This is the same machine as the Craftsman Compucarve that some of you may have seen in your local Sears.Īfter purchasing the machine, I continued to research before ever starting it up. I did quite a bit of research, and decided to take a chance on the oft-maligned Carvewright machine. On August 15 2009- 2 years ago I entered the world of CNC. At any rate, I would love to hear any advice/words of wisdom that those of you here with so much more experience have to offer- the knowledge on this site is second to none and the 'creek is a richer forum for it.
This is where the ease of the Carvewright has really helped me. Most of my jobs are not bulk production but are of one or two projects. I know that for many of you your CNCs are built for production. I hope y'all don't mind me posting a bulk post here- I have posted a few of these projects here on the 'creek and elsewhere, but other than one sparsely visited forum, all this has not been shown until this week. Note: The CarveWright CNC machines are available in the continental United States only.Carvewright- a review of what it has done for me - after 2 years of use.
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Included are one carving bit, one cutting bit, two 1/4″ bit adapters, a vacuum bag, a bit removal tool, a CarveWright 0-45 degrees with programmer, CarveWright design software, users manual and a one year warranty. The CarveWright Woodworking System comes equipped with virtually everything needed to get started. You can even draw your design using 2D drawing capabilities.
Images can be “dragged and dropped” onto the work piece display, allowing you to combine images, add text, size and re-shape, or adjust the carving depth.
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In fact, CarveWright will automatically choose the correct bit for your job and measure your work piece.The intuitive and easy to use PC or Mac compatible software package contains simple toolbars that allow you to manipulate your design on a 3-dimensional representation of your work piece. The CarveWright woodworking CNC can be used to perform a variety of functions such as routing, cutting, carving and jointing and has a patented “Quick Change System” that allows the bits to be easily removed and replaced. After inserting the memory card into the CarveWright, the onboard LCD display will guide you, step by step, through your project. There is no need to attach your computer to the CarveWright machine. Upload the project that you have created to a special memory card and slide that card into the CarveWright machine. Then choose from images in the CarveWright software library or import images from a source of your choosing. First you design your project on the CarveWright Designer software which is included. Using the CarveWright woodworking system is simple. The amazing CarveWright compact and powerful CNC woodcarving machine measures only 15″ x 18″ x 26″ yet can create amazing products! The rising head and feed-through configuration accepts work pieces 14-1/2″ wide, 5″ high, and with proper support, almost any desired length.