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mark296
06-16-2009, 06:20 PM
I must say that it was a little learning curve but I think I am going to like it.
Had to wait till I got the chain lube to run the machine so I was learning the software first. My first carving went well and I was shocked at how well the Carvewright did my carving. It was faster then I normally run a 16th inch bit and it did a very nice job. I can see a lot of carving coming my way. I am very happy with it.
ChrisAlb
06-16-2009, 06:27 PM
Very cool Mark and glad you're up, running and having fun...http://forum.carvewright.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

Post some pictures of your carve. The first ones are always a lot of fun to see. And welcome to the forum.
BBrooks
06-16-2009, 06:27 PM
Welcome to the forums and the fun and congratulations on your CW. Lots to learn froma great bunch of folks here.
Cheers
TIMCOSBY
06-18-2009, 03:11 AM
another carvaholic comes on board.
mark296
06-18-2009, 07:36 PM
This is my first carving on the CarveWright. Made two of them.
supershingler
06-18-2009, 08:41 PM
nice job mark

welcome to the madness

after getting my carver i pretty much quite drinking. quiting drinking was easy compared to when i cant get the shop and carve something

keep up the great work and alway take pictures

kendall
earlyrider
06-18-2009, 09:29 PM
So, the Carvewright is a 12 step program after all?!??:mrgreen:
Ron
Rick P
06-18-2009, 10:46 PM
Very nice plaque Mark...where did you buy the hands pattern ??
mark296
06-18-2009, 11:11 PM
Very nice plaque Mark...where did you buy the hands pattern ??

I got the model from vectorart3d converted it to a grayscale with Aspire and used the pattern editor that came with the probe to make the ptn. Sort of a rush job for my sister. I would have liked to do more sanding and a better finish but had to get it in the mail today.
My 2x4 machine has been sitting idle because this machine is so much fun to work with.
mark296
06-19-2009, 05:50 PM
Wife wanted a mantle for her fireplace so I came up with this. In the carver now and will finish carving in 5 hours.
AskBud
06-19-2009, 06:22 PM
Perhaps it will become "Our Fireplace" rather the "Her Fireplace", after the carving is in place.
AskBud
mark296
06-19-2009, 06:47 PM
Perhaps it will become "Our Fireplace" rather the "Her Fireplace", after the carving is in place.
AskBud

Good point, I will bring that up after it is done.:D
mark296
06-19-2009, 10:10 PM
Thanks for the tip Bud, Now it's our Fireplace. A little finish work and we are off to the next project.
Rick P
06-19-2009, 11:15 PM
WOW...I wish I had a fireplace like that !!!
Kenm810
06-20-2009, 06:42 AM
Great Job, Mark

Now you've got me looking out of the corner
of my eye at our fireplace! :wink:
chebytrk
06-20-2009, 10:17 AM
Great Job, Mark

Now you've got me looking out of the corner
of my eye at our fireplace! :wink:

Seeing that nice fireplace gave me an idea to see if someone will buy off on for a Project of the Month. How about a nice fancy rifle/pistol rack? I wish I had the know how in making it, but it seems like it would make a good project. Maybe some "wild life" scene on it and maybe able to hold a couple of rifles.
mabco12
06-20-2009, 10:57 AM
Very nicely done. I am using the cw with my students in middle school and they love the machine especially watching it carve their self-designed signs.
Here is a picture of a few signs sorry one got cut off.
RayTrek
06-20-2009, 11:13 AM
Mark,
Very nice carvings Great job on all of them Thanks for sharing them with us.
Mabco12, Wish I hade your class back in middle school over 40 years ago though back then it was hand carvings the old fashion way with rock tools LOL.
Ray
hess
06-20-2009, 12:12 PM
Mark looks like you are doing great
Hess