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SFR Table Hockey
09-05-2012, 04:46 PM
Hi all, my name is Lyle.

I am a member of other forums, so keeping the same user name so thus the SFR Table Hockey. I do wide format printing and signs and am on 101 as some of you may be there as well.

I used to build more Table Hockey games a few years back and picked up my first printer for that reason.... but 3 years later there is not enough time to make the games as signs have taken over. The only carving I have ever done were the players on the table game (was more like modeling than carving) and a bit of sand blasting glass and mirrors. I am looking forward to my Carvewright and all the software on the way and hope to be able to tie the Carvewright into the sign end of the business. If anyone is in the Alberta area, I would enjoy having a chance to chat and pick up any pointers. One of the first things I am going to try and find is that dust collection pattern that so many have talked about and be ready for when the unit arrives. It's having to make a few stops in order for me to get it up here so it may be a few weeks. So now on with the search button and start reading...... just hope my on board hard drive is able to handle one more craft.

ladjr
09-05-2012, 04:50 PM
Welcome. I think you will find the members of this forum always ready to help. Don't be afraid to post your questions, here.


Leo
Life is to short carve something today

easybuilt
09-05-2012, 07:45 PM
Welcome to our fantastic forum! Lots of friends here helping each other and sharing life together.

TerryT
09-05-2012, 08:02 PM
Hey Lyle!
Welcome to the forum. Table hockey... nice. Looking forward to seeing your work.

eelamb
09-05-2012, 08:35 PM
Lyle, welcome to the forum. The CW is a great tool and there are many here ready and willing to help you create fantastic projects. Do not be afraid to ask for help.

lawrence
09-05-2012, 09:06 PM
welcome to the forum!

Lawrence

fwharris
09-05-2012, 09:12 PM
Lyle,

Welcome to the CW world. Yes spend your free time now reading and asking questions. It will be time well spent. Just in case you have not found it yet

http://www.carvewright.com/2010CWweb/learn/cwlearn.php

http://www.carvewright.com/2010CWweb/learn/tutorials.php

http://www.carvewright.com/2010CWweb/learn/tips.php

http://www.carvewright.com/2010CWweb/support/cwsupport.php

http://www.carvewright.com/2010CWweb/support/manuals.php

http://www.carvewright.com/2010CWweb/support/maintenance.php

CNC Art Guild (http://cutscarvesandcolors.ning.com/)

badbert
09-05-2012, 10:28 PM
Welcome to the forum! Don't be shy! Post up some of your work, we'd love to see it.

Bigtyme
09-06-2012, 07:54 AM
Hi Lyle,
Welcome to the forum. There are great folks here who are always willing to help and support. I look forward to seeing some of your work.

SFR Table Hockey
09-06-2012, 12:30 PM
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Thanks to all for taking some time out to say hi and making me feel welcome.
Thanks to fwharris for all the links together, even if it causes me to run out of paper printing all the PDF's so I have hard copies...I like hard copies.

Above were a couple larger photos of one of the games. Not sure how big to go with photos yet... see how those turn out. The tables ice surface was 30" x 60" and the top layer is lexan.
I made these games from scratch, carved the players and made moulds. Then poured the players with insets with set screws set into the mould to hold the stick and player to the peg.
Score board works with sensors in the goal cups and the goal light lights. I had someone do the electronics but all the rest was mine. Hand painted players with home made decals.

Hope it was ok to post these photos even though they were not made on the Carvewright.

lawrence
09-06-2012, 12:46 PM
Yup, it's just fine, and it's a great example of your work (and looks awesome) I can really see how a Carvewright will help you with this type of work though- get ready to have some fun!

Lawrence

CNC Carver
09-06-2012, 01:07 PM
Very nice work. Welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing your work. I'm sure kids and grand kids will enjoy that game for many years.