Shared Pattern Files

[Kenm810]

Thought I should post a couple of these files here in the Gallery where they belong.

A Square Myrtel Wood Mixed Nut Dish with Lid
you can use it as is, or to hold a 1 Qt. Anchor Hocking glass serving bowl -- the Lid fits both the Dish and the glass bowl.
It Can also be used as a decorativeTerrarium Stand.

Also here's an assorted Cheeze Server, the 2 Holes hold fanned out Cocktail picks
for the Cubed Cheese or what ever. :wink:

[Fardoche]

Hi,

a very nice Job!

I see a lot of potentiel. Thanks for sharing with us!!!!

:p

Francois

[RayTrek]

Hello Ken,

I have enjoyed your outstanding contribution to this subject. You have inspired me in so many ways THANK YOU.
Ray

[hogiewan]

What are you using to design those?

[Kenm810]

Hogiewan,

Their all totally Drawn and Laid out in CW Designer Ver. 1.34 and 1.152 :smile:


Fill them with Christmas Tree Ornaments or Pine Cones, Holly even Colored Wooden Balls,
Over Sized Marbles ---- what ever suites the Room or Season :cool:

[Deolman]

Thank you Ken, the wife says I have to get busy now.

[LittleRedWoodshop]

those are great

[fwharris]

Ken,

Thanks a bunch!!! You continue to demonstrate the built in capabilities of designer!!!

[William Blankenship]

Hogiewan,

Their all totally Drawn and Laid out in CW Designer Ver. 1.34 and 1.152 :smile:


Fill them with Christmas Tree Ornaments or Pine Cones, Holly even Colored Wooden Balls,
Over Sized Marbles ---- what ever suites the Room or Season :cool:

Very nice, Ken!! Thanks for sharing.

Bill...

[GrammaPam]

Wow, we have some really nice burl that your pattern would really compliment. Thanks
G.P.

[Kenm810]

Thanks Everyone,

It's kind of fun thinking about and experimenting with all the possibilities.

The way I see it we've only scratched the surface of what these little
Carving Machines can really do, it only takes a little imagination. :wink:

[Kenm810]

Thought while I was fooling around with Décor Carvings and Colors, --- I’d try a few of these.
The Wooden Balls are available at the Woodcraft Store, Rocklers and most Craft Stores.
Then use your CW Designer and a little imagination to carve a few different styles of Bases for them.
I use powered aniline dyes with alcohol to add the colors the wooden ball
before I finish them with a few coates of Clear Gloss Lacquer.

Made up some Photos as Samples

Ps. Can't afford a Crystal ball for one , -- but it would be neat

[Dan-Woodman]

Drill a 3/4" center hole or smaller holes randomly and use it as a pencil holder.
Thous balls are really pretty.
later Daniel

[brdad]

Find me a way to carve the continents into one of those and I'll love it!

Since you mentioned the balls - this is something I am planning on making using the 2" wooden cubes instead of spheres...

Make a sled to hold 9 of those cubes firmly, then carve a pattern. Rotate all cubes and carve another pattern. Repeat until you have all 6 sides carved. Instant puzzle! I have seen these painted and with photos glued to them, I think carving would be a nice option.

[ajk]

ken
how you make the ball
hilda

[Kenm810]

Hi hilda,

Those are 3" and 4" Maple Wooden Balls that I can buy unfinished locally,
$2.29 and $7.99. I've seen them in Birch, Maple, Pine, and Oak at a few web sites online.
I found at least for me it was cheaper to buy them than to make them.
But I'm sure someone has probably already figured how to make them in layers in designer,
and just glued the the layers together. :wink:

http://www.craftamerica.com/wood_balls.htm
http://www.craftparts.com/balls-ball-knobs-wooden-wood-balls-c-277_279.html?osCsid=e9ab26005c64c078cd83eab094188a fa

[Deolman]

Ken, your ingenuity amazes me. Your willingness share is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Ken.

[Rocky]

Ken, you sure do nice work. Not only these, but items you have done and shared in the past.

[ajk]

Thanks Ken, I Like To Do Crazy Things And I Thought That We Can Design A Ball. Also To PLace Design On It
Thanks For Be Good With All Of Us.
Hilda

[easybuilt]

Does anyone have a daffodil or lilac pattern they have to share?
I need it for a memorils sign.
Thanks

[Kenm810]

Still at it :razz:

[mtylerfl]

Still at it :razz:

Another cool design!

[Wilbur]

Ken these are great!! thanks for sharing with us.

Dolores

[Kenm810]

Here's one for my chest of drawers,
so I have some where to empty my pockets when I get home.

[robbrigg2]

Does anyone have a daffodil or lilac pattern they have to share?
I need it for a memorils sign.
Thanks

Hey Easybuilt.... here is a Daff file i just did... Not fancy but I think it looks nice.. hope it helps.

Bonny Lake is nice, I insulated many a house there back in the 90's...

Use this link for the file http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=1e8667e1e63d955fd6baebe61b361f7ce04e75f6 e8ebb871

[easybuilt]

Hey Easybuilt.... here is a Daff file i just did... Not fancy but I think it looks nice.. hope it helps.

Bonny Lake is nice, I insulated many a house there back in the 90's...

Use this link for the file http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=1e8667e1e63d955fd6baebe61b361f7ce04e75f6 e8ebb871

robbrigg2 Thanks! This just might do the job! Bonney Lake sure has grown since the 90's but is still a great place to live.

[RayTrek]

Hi Ken,

I love your project ideas, they are really cool, and hope to carve some of them soon.
Thanks Heaps!
Ray

[Kenm810]

A fall project to hold Chips and a 12oz. container or bowl of your favorite Dip while you enjoy the Big-Game on TV. :wink:

[dbfletcher]

Ken,

PLEASE SLOW DOWN!!! I'm having a really hard time keeping up with all these reall cool bowls and dishes you have been creating. Also.... I will need to start making new friends so I have people to give this stuff to. You contributons to the forum have been outstanding!!!

Now instead of a money tree... I wish wood would grow on trees!!! Hmmm... in my head that made sense anyway.

Doug Fletcher

[WRW]

Hi Ken
Nice project, may I ask what you finish the trays with, when they are going to be used for food. In the past I have used mineral oil on cutting boards etc., but I am curious as to what others are useing, when the surface is being used for food.

Thanks
Have a great day!
Richard

[AskBud]

Try this link for info.
AskBud
http://www.woodcraft.com/Search/Search.aspx?query=food

[WRW]

Thanks Bud, I'll check it out.

Have a great night!
Richard

[Kenm810]

Bud, Thanks for the Site info

I do use the Salad Bowl Finish, it's non-toxic of course and rubs in well on nearly any wood I use,
plus it really makes the colors of the wood grain jumpout at you.
You can use it to re-treat the bowls or dishes as needed without worry about it building up. :cool:

[Ike]

How about a couple halloween patterns!

Ike

[Kenm810]

Good Idea Ike,

I'll add a couple -- :cool:

[WRW]

Great patterns guys, Ken - Halloween 20091a gets two thumbs up from my 16 year old son.

Have great night!
Richard

[hess]

here is one for ya

[Kenm810]

Another one for Halloween,
I would like to Carved it in Poplar then color the wood grain
with Orange Aniline Dye, and clear coat it. :wink:

[Ike]

We all must be in the spirit!

A couple more!

Ike

[Ike]

Ok how about thanksgiving?

Ike

[robbrigg2]

Here is a quick little pattern I threw together. Haven't cut it but I think it will be nice when it is trimmed out. Enjoy

Robert

[Kenm810]

Nice one Robert,

I've got a Grand Daughter that would love that as a plaque in her room!



Ike, --Thanksgiving

Your getting ahead of me --- I'm still playing with Halloween :razz:

[Ike]

Nice one Robert,

I've got a Grand Daughter that would love that as a plaque in her room!



Ike, --Thanksgiving

Your getting ahead of me --- I'm still playing with Halloween :razz:

I was thinking about X-Mas! I My grand daughter is here and it is better then X- Mas!

Ike

[Wilbur]

Oh man Ken, you are on a roll!! Beautiful projects!! The only thing is our machine is down:mad: and gone to Sears to get repaired. By the time it gets back Halloween will be about over, but I can still save them.

Thanks for sharing your work.

Dolores

[Wilbur]

Dumb question here!! Do you put the salad oil finish on before you stain the project or after? Would Lowe's or home depot have it, or do you need to order it from somewhere else like the link Bud put?

Dolores

[Kenm810]

Salad oil finish ? :razz:

Most of the time I lightly stain the project first,
then rub in the oil to deepen the color a little.
The Big Box Stores near you like Home Depot or Lowe's should have it,
if not, they do carry Butcher Block Oil which works fine.

[cestout]

Salad oil can get rancid. You are supposed to use mineral oil no cutting boards and salad bowls.
Clint

[Kenm810]

General Finishes' Salad Bowl Finish is non-toxic and food safe when dry.
It works well for wooden bowls, plates, cutting boards, eating utensils,
and other wood surfaces that come in contact with food.
It is also highly resistant to water and food stains.
Salad Bowl Finish is applied with a clean soft cloth.

Salad Bowl Finish not Salad Oil Finish

[GrammaPam]

If any newbie's noticed it there is a difference between "salad oil" being used and "salad bowl oil finish." From what I can learn mineral oil and bees wax are some of the ingredients in "salad bowl finish." I had been researching the best cutting board finish, so this is just what I needed to understand.
Thanks
G.P.

[LollyWood]

Your on to something Ken,

Kinda borrowed your idea last fall, started carving a few of these this summer.(15) Getting ready for the fall fairs. Do pretty well too, made 8 last year and sold em all, w/ orders for 12 more. Not sure how to place the design inside though...bit more practice. :) Now I'll have to add mini platters to the book. Thanks Sir.

[Kenm810]

Looks Great Bernie,

Nice Job, --- We Want ------More ------ More of That!! :razz:

[ruggybear]

Regarding salad bowls - what kind of wood do you normally use?

[Ike]

Ken maple is a good choice, tight grain hard wood and also used for cutting boards.

Ike

[ruggybear]

Thanks Ike

[Eagle Hollow]

I don't make salad bowls but loml has a couple made of walnut. They look great.

[Kenm810]

Here's a Dish for one of my favorite "Game Watching" Snacks.

(Extra Sharp Cheddar and Smoked Swiss Cheese cubes on Ritz Crackers,
a bit of Old No.7 and Pepsi and I'm good till Half Time!!)

The small slots can hold the cocktail picks to stab the Cheese cubes with,
or ya can just use your fingers like I do. --- :razz:


Ps. Good for holden your Poker Chips too, --- while your Snacken an Playen Cards.

[Woodhacker]

Ken, I notice that a lot of your carvings are done on 1" wood. Do you start with 2 by and plane it down? Or, do you have a source for 1" wood??? Inquiring minds wanna know...lol. Thanx guy!!

Richard

[Kenm810]

Hi Richard,

I had been doing several carving in Red and White Oak, a few of them had to be 1" thick, so I went to buy some 1" x 10" x 8Ft. Oak stair tread stock.
I told the guy at the lumber yard that I was going to cut them down to 18" and 24" lengths to carve in my machine.
He told me they had 2 or 3 pallets of 2 and 3 ft. Oak cut-offs, that they sell a couple bucks a foot.
In about 15 minutes I had half my van full or Oak cut-offs-- when he said, they also had cut-offs of 5/4" Maple, Poplar, Select Pine, and a few others for the same price.
It only took me about another 15 minutes to fill up the rest of my van.
Soooo ---- I've been carving lots of 5/4=1" projects off and on for the last year and a half now.

Check a few local Lumber yards around you to see what they do with their out-offs. :wink:


Ps. The Walnut and Cherry cut-offs I got were a $1.00 more a foot. :cool:

[GrammaPam]

Hi Ken,
Sounds like you deal with the same wood salesman we've met. I've just learned to make sure we can use what they have for something besides fences. Fortunately we have really nice storage racks and some good indoor storage.
G.P.

[Kenm810]

G.P.

As a matter of fact I did buy some 4x4x3 ft Cedar fence post cut-offs from that lumber yard.
I cut them into 18" lengths and squared them at 3 1/2" x 3 1/2'' and will run them through my machine as a double 2 sided carving.
I'll put a 1 1/4" Eye Screw in the top to hang them in your Maple trees,the Holes and Grooves cut into all 4 sides will be stuffed
with suet, Peanut butter,seeds and raisens.

Run it the first time, it will carves the front and back, roll it 90 Degrees and just carve it again. ---a 4 Sided Carving

Be creative and dream up new hole and slot patterns of your own. :wink:

[Woodhacker]

Sounds like you made a killer deal. Unfortunately, down here in West Central Florida, we don't have access to any of the really good woods unless we travel to Orlando or somewhere. I might be able to find some red oak cut-offs but that would be about all. It relly sucks not being able to get the good woods anywhere local. But, I don't wanna move to snow country in order to have them available...lol. BTW, keep turning out the great work. I d/l ALL of your patterns amd .mpc's. Thank you for sharing.

Richard

[GrammaPam]

Cool, It's a matter of perspective and you seem to really find the positive!
G.P.

[Kenm810]

Here's one I did this morning,
that I'll toss into the mix. :wink:

[cnsranch]

That's a keeper, Ken.

[chebytrk]

Here's one I did this morning,
that I'll toss into the mix. :wink:

My HD boards are only 12" wide. What's the easiest/best way to reduce the .mpc? Thanks

[cnsranch]

JB

Select all of the ptns, etc., group them, and you can reduce them or enlarge them as you like.

[cnsranch]

So long as we're on the Chief, here's one I haven't carved yet. Two sided carve, it's set up on a board 1.5" thick, so can't perform cutouts - I set them all at .70 each side, there will be a tad to cut away with an exacto knife.

[Kenm810]

JB.,

Often I just rotate everything 90 Degree to run with the grain,
other times I joint 2 or 3 boards together as needed.
Once I make up a pattern to the size I want, I seldom reduce them. :wink:


cnsranch,

Like like the Idea 2 sided carve with the cut out! http://forum.carvewright.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

[chebytrk]

JB

Select all of the ptns, etc., group them, and you can reduce them or enlarge them as you like.

ok... I selected everything, grouped it, then reduced it fine. Then I go to edit to change the board size to 12x12x.750, it messes up the whole .mpc. Sorry, I guess I don't quite understand. I know it's been reduced OK, but I just want to be able to load it to my card and not get a "error" cause I don't have the right size board. Thanks for your patience with my questions...

[chebytrk]

JB.,

Often I just rotate everything 90 Degree to run with the grain,
other times I joint 2 or 3 boards together as needed.
Once I make up a pattern to the size I want, I seldom reduce them. :wink:


cnsranch,

Like like the Idea 2 sided carve with the cut out! http://forum.carvewright.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

Ha ! Light Bulb ! " I see said the blind man" Thanks ! Git er dun!

[Kenm810]

Jb.,

This might help you see what we mean, if you do reduce it
don't forget to resize the bit of carving on the back side too. :smile:

[GrammaPam]

Thanks for the really nice piece
G.P.

[Gean]

Okay Ken,

The Arrowhead plaque is terrific. I downloaded it and would like to rotate it 90' so it carves with the grain. I grouped all the items together and now when I right click, the rotate/flip command isn't available. How about a little enlightenment?

Gean:confused:

[PCW]

Gean try to make sure they are all highlighted before you rotate.

[Gean]

Gean try to make sure they are all highlighted before you rotate.
Well, I guess I'm just pretty dense today. I've selected them all with no luck and I've grouped them then selected them all and the flip and rotate is still not available.

[fwharris]

Well, I guess I'm just pretty dense today. I've selected them all with no luck and I've grouped them then selected them all and the flip and rotate is still not available.

Gean,

You will need to un lock any of the patterns that are "centered" on the board..

[want2b]

Gean,
Probably one of the more experienced can clear up your problem but my impression is the only thing the 'rotate' works on is patterns, not lines, arcs, etc. Since the only part that is a pattern is the Indian then it is all you can rotate, you'll have to draw the other parts yourself. Hope the pros can give you an answer that makes it easier.
Rick H.
ps, see that while I was slowly typing another answer was given, good luck.

[fwharris]

Gean,
Probably one of the more experienced can clear up your problem but my impression is the only thing the 'rotate' works on is patterns, not lines, arcs, etc. Since the only part that is a pattern is the Indian then it is all you can rotate, you'll have to draw the other parts yourself. Hope the pros can give you an answer that makes it easier.
Rick H.
ps, see that while I was slowly typing another answer was given, good luck.

And you are right on being able to rotate only the patterns....

[PCW]

The board is 12" X 12". Couldn't you simply rotate to board 90 degree's in the machine?

[want2b]

Rotating is a solution, just need to add 3.5" on both sides to allow the carver the 7" needed. Could easily be done by placing all on a piece of 1/4" luan with double sided tape to hold in place.
Rick H.

[Gean]

Thanks to everyone! Will simply tape some extra wood to the sides of my stock and carve away. I did learn about only being able to rotate patterns (I'm not talented enough to draw).

The building supply/lumberyard where I work is having an open house this coming Saturday and I'm to show off the CarveWright to customers. I've got several things carved and hope to have this one also as we have a few Native Americans in the area.

Thanks again,

Gean

[Kenm810]

This is for a friend of my Wife;
She asked me to try this in my CW Designer.

“Gift Sets of four Sushi Plates”, I told her I’d be will to give it a go.
I was thinking they would look good in something like Eastern Hard Maple,
with a Honey Colored Oil rubbed finish. -- “Food Safe Non-Toxic of course”

Ps. Also Drew-up “four sets of snap-apart Chopsticks” in one block, all carved on a ¼” Sled to go with them.

PPs. Guess I,m more of an “Old Fish an Chips” guy myself,
Sushi always seems to looks like a really nicely arranged plate of Bait to me. http://forum.carvewright.com/images/icons/icon11.gif

[dbfletcher]

Ken,

You definately have the designer package mastered. I am continually amazed with what you are doing with it. Keep pushing that envelope!

Doug Fletcher

[Woodhacker]

Another nice one Ken. I continue to be amazed with the things you bring to life out of this design software. Great job!!

[DocWheeler]

Ken,

You have created a bunch of neat things here, just wanted to thank you for sharing.

I also agree with you about the Sushi!

[Kenm810]

This is a Project I’ve wanted to try for some time now,
Thought I’d give it a try in CW Designer as a two sided carving today.
All 6 tiles are carved from one piece of wood, the lattice mounted behind them,
Are for support and to make the tiles stand out from the wall,
can be cut on your Carver or a table Saw.
I would do the 3/8” X 1” interlocking slots in them with my Carver from one board
then glue and assemble lattice before adding the wooden tiles.

You can carve nearly any pattern or use any Text you might want. :wink:


Here a Screen Shots of what it could look like.

[geekviking]

Very cool project, thanks Ken!
I'll upload some pics when I get mine finished :)

[RayTrek]

Wow!

Ken, I love what you have done, truly an inspiration to all of us.
Just amazing.
Thank you very much ~ Ray

[will george]

Very nice work. I agree on the bait statement. If it is raw (cept veggies) I do not eat it period!

[will george]

Now there is something unique.

One of those things that my old brain told be on seeing this was.. Hay stupid! Why didn't you think of that?

Original and pretty. Thanks for sharing with us.

[Kenm810]

Thanks Eveyone, for the words of encouragement,
I really do enjoy sharing ideas and projects when ever I can. :smile:

Ps. -- Last night we took our 2 youngest Grand Kids (3 and 4) with us to a Chinese Restaurant,
They have both had Chinese carry-out at home a few times before and really like it,
But this was their first introduction to Chopsticks, --- after several tries and lots coaching
The concept of eating Won-ton soup with chopsticks continued to elude the 3 yr old,
I have to admit, I ain’t no pro at it myself --- what a mess we had, along with loads of fun and lots of laughs.
Even the waitresses that kept supplying us with extra napkins, pitched in with tips and words encouragement.

Drew this Combo up today, -- maybe a little more manageable for the little Guys ------ Me too.

[jcorder]

Hey if you could make a fork like that, you could also market those for people who are going to a buffet and don't want to carry the silverware, they could just clip it to their pockets!

Really, that is great! I am sure the little ones wll get the hang of it now!

Thanks for shairing
Jeff

[Kenm810]

Here's an item I can never find around the Kitchen when I really need one.

[TerryT]

That is pretty cool Ken! Thanks

[Kenm810]

Another thing we always need around our House.
I drew these up in groups of two, so you could set the number you might want
by the length of your Project Board. 2, 4, 6, 8, --- 42, and so on. :wink:

[henry1]

Ken tried to open your suchi pattern I get an error

[Kenm810]

Thanks Henry

I'll look into it to see what the problem is

[jaroot]

Opened fine for me. Thanks for the patterns. I'm using ver. 1.164

[henry1]

I am running version 1.170 maybe that is why not working

[Kenm810]

I guess anything is possible, -- I'm still running Vers 1.164 and it also opened for me --- ??
I have Vers 1.170 but haven't loaded up yet on any of my computers -- think I might wait a bit longer

[jaroot]

My mistake I thought the problem was with the spiral mpc. I just tried loading the sushi mpc and it killed my design program as well.:(

[chebytrk]

Killed mine too.

[Kenm810]

I'll Take it down and try to re-work it.

[henry1]

Thanks Henry

I'll look into it to see what the problem is
Would it be possible to send to me seuchi pattern again maybe by email,, will send you private message it might work that way maybe lol
Hank

[Kenm810]

Bait Dish Re-Do,

I just re-did the Sushi Dish Set in Designer Ver. 1.171,
I think It looks pretty much like the old mpc file.
I open and closed it several time to make sure -- it would,
Give it a try and feel free to modify it to suit your needs.

[eelamb]

Thanks for reposting Ken.

I opened the MPC in 1.164 and they opened great.

[Kenm810]

Thanks Eddie for checking,

I think the old mpc file - went off to na-na Land Somewhere :wink:

[jaroot]

Me too! (rest of required characters)


Thanks for reposting Ken.

I opened the MPC in 1.164 and they opened great.

[chebytrk]

Thanks Eveyone, for the words of encouragement,
I really do enjoy sharing ideas and projects when ever I can. :smile:

Ps. -- Last night we took our 2 youngest Grand Kids (3 and 4) with us to a Chinese Restaurant,
They have both had Chinese carry-out at home a few times before and really like it,
But this was their first introduction to Chopsticks, --- after several tries and lots coaching
The concept of eating Won-ton soup with chopsticks continued to elude the 3 yr old,
I have to admit, I ain’t no pro at it myself --- what a mess we had, along with loads of fun and lots of laughs.
Even the waitresses that kept supplying us with extra napkins, pitched in with tips and words encouragement.

Drew this Combo up today, -- maybe a little more manageable for the little Guys ------ Me too.

Hey Ken,
This Chopstick Spoon .mpc is the one that kills my design program every time I try to open it. All the other ones work fine, but for some reason this one just shuts everything down for me.

[Kenm810]

Hi Jerry,

That's the second Old Mpc file this week that won't open with the newer Designer Versions,
I just tried it with Ver. 1.171 twice --- But No go!
I'm afraid we my find more files are going to be gone, maybe for good,
I lost a ton of my mpc and ptn files when my main Back-up Drive went south last month.

[eelamb]

Maybe someone with an older version can try to open it. That would tell you if it is a new version issue or a problem with the file restore witht he new forum install.

[Kenm810]

I borrowed "Itsmeagain's" Octagon to draw up
this Scottish Short Bread Plate

[TerryT]

Very nice Ken,
I'm more impressed every day with your design talent!

[CarverJerry]

Ken, I don't know how you do these but you just blow me away. Want to share you secret or tell us what programs you are using? Anyways, thanks for all your work and even more sharing these with us.

CJ

[Kenm810]

Jerry,

I'll try to write a little something up on what I use and how I stack them together.

I the mean time,
Here's one similar to the Olive Oil Dip Servers Barb and I use.

A few types of Cold-Cuts, some Cubed Cheeses, Half a Loaf of French or Italian Bread,
a little Fruit, plus 3 or 4 Seasonings and Olive Oil make a Great Lunch or Late Evening Snack

Ps. The Garlic and Onion is Great

[Kenm810]

Scottish Short Bread Plate -- Hope this Helps a Little,

This is pretty much how I do lot of my projects; I opened and saved “Itsmeagain’s “ Octagon Drawing , with a free copy of (Paint.Net).
I also used it to remove any Background colors and Text; made a single color, and then I imported it into CW Designer.
I out-lined, cut it out and saved as a Ptn Pattern, I opened the pattern in CW Pattern Editor and used the Blur filter on it a couple of times, and the Trim Edge filter once.
I then open the New Octagon Pattern on my Project Board and added a couple of patterns from my Pattern to pull-down menu to add to the Project --- lined them up,
set the Heights and Depths, and that’s about it.

Thanks for Asking

[eelamb]

Ken thanks for the patterns. I was in the pocess of making the octagon in 3d. It was about finished when you posted. When I finish it I will post it, will be a 2 sided carve.

[eelamb]

Here is what I have done so far.

The way it is right now will not carve right. Need to size top and bottom right to get a good cut area for the 2 sides.

[dbfletcher]

Ok.. i guess I'm really gonna have to start playing with hexagon again. Thanks for the inspiration!

[Kenm810]

Ok, How about Something a little Simpler for a Change --Like the String Theory

[Kenm810]

Jack - O - Lantern :rolleyes:

[b.sumner47]

Very nice ,Kenm Capt Barry

[CarverJerry]

Thanks for your input Ken, I sure do like how you do these.

CJ

[Kenm810]

Here's one for ya right out of left field :cool:

[GrammaPam]

Ken, that mind centering design is really interesting The textures is unique. Great job, as always.
G.P.

[geekviking]

ok, how about something a little simpler for a change --like the string theory

lol!!! ;)

[Kenm810]

Quote: -- "that mind centering design is really interesting"
I think it come from listening to music by groups like
Enigma, Adiumus, and Delerium all day for years in my shop.
http://youtu.be/B7zJ0yVSSvE

[Kenm810]

Cats Face --- ?? --- ya ok - Cats Face.

[GrammaPam]

Ken, That cat's face would make a great tattoo. It is beautiful.

[lawrence]

+1 - I love that cat's face! If you have it in DXF format could you please post it? I'd love to use it to cut out a stencil (I have a CNC paper cutter) to use as a pattern for glass etching.

Lawrence

[Kenm810]

Thanks GrammaPam and Lawrence, I have a friend that does a lot of wood burning and ingraving for Craft Shows, he saw some of the carvings and pictures I have and asked me if I make a few for him to hand wood burn like the Cat’s face. I’ve never had a Tattoo myself but he tells me a lot of folk like the Tribal Patterns as Art for collecting or just decorating. There are tons of free patterns on the web to play around with, I do have the DFX software form CW, but haven’t opened it yet -- the Old gray matter is still pretty cloudy and I will have to wait till the weather clears a little, if ya know what I mean.

Lawrence I’d be happy to Email you the Png file if you like, thanks for Asking.

[bjbethke]

I have that image, it is not painted like Ken's, no-one can match ken's work. I hope you recover soon Ken.

[Kenm810]

Thanks BJB,

I've been doing a lot of these with just CW Designer and Paint.Net,
here's one I just found -- with a tweaks it looks kinda nice.


Ps. funds have been getting pretty low lately -- maybe it's time
to look into getting a Po Box Number for a few Donations

[atauer]

I have quite a few of these tribal designs myself that I have been messing around with. Love some of the stuff that you have been doing. I have a friend that is a tattoo artist, and he is designing a few things for me.

Hope they come out as good as your work.

[PCW]

Ps. funds have been getting pretty low lately -- maybe it's time
to look into getting a Po Box Number for a few Donations

Ken

Not using the CW any longer but I would like to send a donation for all the nice patterns of yours that I've used in the past. PayPal ? if so shoot me a PM.

[b.sumner47]

Ken, please let me know were PM ok. Capt Barry

[Kenm810]

This is one I really Like

[b.sumner47]

The "Lone Wolf " Simiply , Out of this World. Thanks Ken. Capt Barry

[Kenm810]

Here's another one from a Tattoo Pattern

[Kenm810]

An Abstract art one just for fun

[Kenm810]

Just for the Fun of It, -- Sign Board Carving,

[dbfletcher]

If that wasn't so true it would be funny! :(

[Capt Bruce]

I borrowed "Itsmeagain's" Octagon to draw up
this Scottish Short Bread Plate

Hi Ken,

I've had a little spare time recently to go back and read through some of these threads and I finally realized that you created and shared what is one of my all time favorite MPCs. It has been the most requested project I carve for friends and family and now I can correctly give you credit for the handsome design. Speaks to the Scottish roots on both sides of our family. Thank you for all the wonderful designs you've created and shared and particularly for this dish. I'm in your debt Sir.

50942

You mentioned once about getting a PO Box or PayPal for some contributions. If it's been put in place, please drop me a PM so I can encourage you to continue your generosity without it having to be a "non-profit activity." Again my sincere thanks.

[Kenm810]

Thank You! Capt Bruce, I always enjoy seeing your projects and reading your posts,
It's a good feeling to know that my efforts at sharing my patterns is appreciated,
and they are being put to good use by folks like yourself on the forum.
I have been able to pick up a few restoration and dispaly building projects over the last
couple of months for myself to -- do at my own pace. I'm still far from being a hundred percent
but I'm working at it.

[Kenm810]

Here's one for our back gate ---- is that Gothic or what :wink:

[Capt Bruce]

Great sign Ken,

Thanks for sharing it. John Donne would be Rolling On The Floor Laughing (ROFL)


For Whom the Bell Tolls

No man is an island,
Entire of itself.
Each is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main.
If a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less.
As well as if a promontory were.
As well as if a manner of thine own
Or of thine friend's were.
Each man's death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know
For whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee.

John Donne.

[Kenm810]

Here's A little experiment with Text

[Ropdoc]

I like that alot.

[Kenm810]

Thanks, --- A little more experimenting with Text

[eromran]

I like that pattern also thanks Ken for sharring it here but as you probally already know someone has it listed on ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/CD-over-25-Sears-Compucarve-Carvewright-Kitchen-Projects-Patterns-/320834723386?pt=Routers_Bits&hash=item4ab33d5e3a that didnt take long it must carve good it is a nice looking platter.

[Ropdoc]

but as you probally already know someone has it listed on ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/CD-over-25-Sears-Compucarve-Carvewright-Kitchen-Projects-Patterns-/320834723386?pt=Routers_Bits&hash=item4ab33d5e3a

That is unbeilievable. Taking another persons design or work and selling online without the permission or kickback to the originator.

[Kenm810]

I know, I know, --- Actually Seven on that list of 25 are my Project Patterns,
I guess that's my pay back for sharing my ideas and patterns since I first got my
Carver and CW Designer. I've had several folks on the forum PM, or call me,
when my patterns, files or Photos, show up for sale on the internet.
It's been going on for years, -- sometimes makes me wonder if it's really all worthwhile

[LittleRedWoodshop]

If you contact eBay to let them know that these folks are sharing your patterns without your permission this is the response that you get.

Thanks for letting us know there are listings on eBay that you think violate your intellectual property (IP) rights.

To request the removal of listings that violate intellectual property rights, you'll need to participate in our Verified Rights Owner (VeRO) Program. To join the VeRO Program, please fill out a Notice of Claimed Infringement (NOCI) form for the listings you reported in your previous email.

Sign it and fax it back to us at: 408 516-8811

You can find the form here:http://pages.ebay.com/help/community/NOCI1.pdf

-- Note --To view and print the NOCI, you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. If you don't already have this program, you can download Acrobat Reader for free from Adobe's website: http://get.adobe.com/reader (http://get.adobe.com/reader)/

Please include item numbers, details of the intellectual property rights that they infringe, and provide contact information for yourself or your company. Please also include any documents or additional information that can support your claim (for example, a trademark number or patent number).

Here are some of the benefits of the VeRO Program:

-- You'll have direct access to our VeRO Customer Support team.
-- You can report any listings that infringe your IP rights and ask us to remove them.
-- You can create an eBay "About Me" page with information about your infringement policies. When we remove a listing at your request, we'll include a link to your page in the email we send the seller.
-- You can request personal information about members who infringe your IP rights. To receive this information, you need to sign a Personal Information Agreement.

You only need to fax your first NOCI so we get all of your details. Once you join the VeRO Program, we'll send you more information about how you can report listings more quickly.

I hope I've explained everything clearly. We look forward to hearing back from you.

Sincerely,
John H.

eBay Customer Support

[eelamb]

Ropdoc, why do you think so many of the pattern makers do not post here anymore. If posted here some A-H takes them and turns a profit from your work on ebay. They can not create a pattern if they wanted to so they take others work to profit from. The forum members suffer for their actions.

[Kenm810]

Thank You, for the Info -- and sharing the response letter,
that's much more than I got when I tried to contact eBay a few years ago.


Ps. Thanks Eddie -- I hate to see it happen to anyone's work,
-- But I can only blame myself.

[jpaluck]

This gets under a lot folks skin..I made this pattern just for him/her..don't think it will make his/her CD..but they are welcome to it

[dbfletcher]

If it wasnt so sickening, that would be really funny John! As usual, a stellar pattern. I cant help but wonder if "jonny" isn't involved in any of this... and what would make that really sick.. is he managed to get a lot of the forum members to make the thumbnails of patterns for him! I'm not saying he was/is involved in anything like this, but it certainly raised some red flags when he started his crusade.

[LittleRedWoodshop]

Hey John can you make one of those for eljefesupremo1964 as well ....

[eelamb]

Doug, you had to bring up Jonny ;-). Yes what you said does make one wonder!
John great work, I had to laugh when I saw it.

Jason do not forget sharkteeman for the ebay seller of stollen work.

[fwharris]

If it wasnt so sickening, that would be really funny John! As usual, a stellar pattern. I cant help but wonder if "jonny" isn't involved in any of this... and what would make that really sick.. is he managed to get a lot of the forum members to make the thumbnails of patterns for him! I'm not saying he was/is involved in anything like this, but it certainly raised some red flags when he started his crusade.

You never know or WE will never know!! Like Eddied stated we as a community are all suffering because of people like this.

[CNC Carver]

Ken I would love to make a donation. You are always helping people out here. And not only the ones that ask for help but the rest of us that run into the same problem and have your post's to read. You helped me with a design I was doing for my new boss. Helped me turn the project around quickly. I'm sure there are many others that would also donate. Maybe you could get some $$ from the ebay disk that is selling your patterns.

Many thanks,
Jeff

Thanks BJB,

I've been doing a lot of these with just CW Designer and Paint.Net,
here's one I just found -- with a tweaks it looks kinda nice.


Ps. funds have been getting pretty low lately -- maybe it's time
to look into getting a Po Box Number for a few Donations

[rickyz]

just checked it out on ebay... at least there seem to be no bids on the pattern cd's... it's so wrong people are doing this.. If the cd's were created and sold by the creators, it would be a good thing. but to see most of the patterns that have been posted here for free is wrong...

[rickyz]

sent a question to one of the sellers on ebay to stop selling other people's work... hopefully others that see this will maybe stop someone from buying them...

[rickyz]

I enjoy the free patterns people post on this site... most people are much better at making patterns than I am... If I ever create one worthy of sharing I would definitely post them here without hesitation... I have had so much help from this forum that I wouldn't still be doing this otherwise... I thank everyone who shares patterns and would love to someday be able to give back in any way I can... I don't post much but I am always on this forum checking out new information and new developments.......

[CNC Carver]

Rickyz,
I'll share the response I got from seller. Which if they don't add to listing it does no good.

Dear magicalmusic69,

many people share patterns on the internet and patterns which are not supposed to be posted on the internet often are so I do not know for sure. Thank you

- sfsales2000

[mwhatch]

Maybe one should buy the CD then give the seller a bad feedback. I think if they get below 80% there may be some restrictions of may be totally banned from selling.

[gregsolano]

Bad feedback does not restrict from selling but cuts down on discounts sellers get for good feedback. Would be a waste of money to buy the cd just for that reason.

[CNC Carver]

I think just the questions are getting to them. See response below. And yes I did buy a cd before I got my machine and found this forum. I had downloaded alot of paterns from the forum befor my cd arrived. Wish I found this wonderful place sooner and didn't waste my money.

Dear magicalmusic69,

I am not sure why you are picking on me when you bought a cd from sharkteeman last year and all of his patterns came from the forum?

- sfsales2000