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 вЂњrasterвЂќ 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.ДЄt 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 вЂњXвЂќ 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.ДЄfter 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. Employment Opportunity / RFQ (Request for Quote).Carvewright- a review of what it has done for me - after 2 years of use.Quick Navigation Commercial CNC Wood Routers Top One guy is making Guitars with his machine, so the program should be able to keep most of us busy for a while. You do get what you pay for and the program is designed for beginners, but it works. With the next level being over $7000.00, I felt it was a good start. (Had to 'work' it a bit to get it to fit) I bought a Delta stand from Lowes and it lets me roll it in and out of the shop and store it. Once it is paid itself back I will start using it to fund a 4x4 shopbot or the like. It did what I wanted and got the revenue coming in. I paid $1599.00 (Sale at Sears and Toolman discount) for my machine and made 10 plaques in one order and made $300.00 profit. I wanted in cheap and that is what I got.Д¬all it training wheels. I have made plaques that turned out great.ДЇor the money it is a great starting point. The only thing I have seen is the flex shaft has to be managed.

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