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    Series A with upgrades for sale.

    I have a series A for sale. I upgraded it last year with rubber belts and new spindle configuration. Machine has sat unused for a while. Needs good cleaning and basic tuneup. Worked perfectly when I...
  2. A Series Machine Craftsman Version for Sale (Fully Upgraded) with several bits

    Unfortunately, I must sell my A Series Carvewright machine due to medical related issues.
    The machine is in good working condition. It has been sitting idle for a few months, so it needs a good...
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    Thats not really abnormal...You have to allow...

    Thats not really abnormal...You have to allow some tolerance on a CNC machine...a couple hundredths of an inch is negligible especially with wood working. If you were making parts for a space...
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    Where did you find that font for the Club name...

    Where did you find that font for the Club name lettering? Im working on something for an MC also and need to find that font somewhere....
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    board measurement

    As previously stated...This would appear to be a somewhat heavy board. You must do the following to make sure it works out good:

    1) Verify correct head pressure. 75lbs is optimal setting for head...
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    Latex paints? Id be concerned using any type of...

    Latex paints? Id be concerned using any type of alcohol based solvents on latex paint...could cause the paint to bubble up and turn to mush I would think....
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    HAHAHa

    Well...If I start getting some dollar bills thrown at me for a few of them, maybe Ill call myself a pro ....hahaha:)
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    Finish technique

    I carved the pattern in BEST setting for starters. I used a "select pine" cut from a local lumber yard. Then used a wire brush to clean up the wild hairs and proceeded to sand it as you normally...
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    Antique looking frame I am proud of!!

    I finally made a piece I am actually proud of!! The carving was easy, but it took me a few tries to get an antique looking finish. I think it came out very nice!!

    Not bad for a rookie carver huh?
  10. Thread: Sign Foam ?

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    Reese Sign Supply is an excellent supplier. They...

    Reese Sign Supply is an excellent supplier. They are nationwide also if I am not mistaken. Their headquarters is in Atlanta, but they also have a warehouse in Houston and another up in North...
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    That is an excellent set up...Im going to steal...

    That is an excellent set up...Im going to steal your idea!! Thanks for sharing...
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    curved boards

    We live right on the Gulf in Texas so we are learning that the humidity can be a pain in the *** in this business. I had a large job I did for some plaques and noticed that they "cupped" while in the...
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    Boards curving...Help!!

    I purchased some of Home Depots "Select Paine" Boards to run a few projects.
    .750'' x 12'' x 6-8' Select Pine

    I made extra effort to ensure the boards I purchased were straight and flat and...
  14. Thread: Rubber Belts ?

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    rubber belts

    Highly reccomended. The sandpaper belts are being completely phased out of production and eventually you wont be able to get them at all. The rubber belts do not roll up or shift. All the hardware...
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    Also for those in North Carolina. My family is in...

    Also for those in North Carolina. My family is in Central North Carolina and all reported OK...
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    What are the dimensions of the sign? Is that MDF...

    What are the dimensions of the sign? Is that MDF Board or what? I love the gold lettering. Just curious. I am always interested in different techniques people use for sign making.
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    It is possible that your board is raising up when...

    It is possible that your board is raising up when it rolls all the way out to the end...check your outfeed trays for level and adjust them to keep the board from dropping on that end...Sounds like...
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    Try using a stop collar on the bit. Just a...

    Try using a stop collar on the bit. Just a thought.
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    Were you ever able to determine what was causing...

    Were you ever able to determine what was causing the wires to get pinched? I am just curious to know for future reference. Is it something that happened more on the older machines or is it still a...
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    At what point does the error appear? During the...

    At what point does the error appear? During the homing process, after the homing process? Other than cleaning the machine, did anything change from the time it worked correctly yesterday until now?...
  21. Thread: Cut Motor Test

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    Could be an issue with the RPM Sensor if the...

    Could be an issue with the RPM Sensor if the brushes are good and wiring is good..
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    Hello...This is Chris H. I am a Carvewright phone...

    Hello...This is Chris H. I am a Carvewright phone customer support agent / Hardware Tech...and CW user. I am also an experienced, registered apprentice electrician with the state of Texas. This is...
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    The rule of thumb on these flex shafts is to get...

    The rule of thumb on these flex shafts is to get into the habit of checking it frequently...at least every thirty minutes or so. Establish a baseline for what the normal or average temperature is for...
  24. Thread: what to order

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    You will first need to download the free basic...

    You will first need to download the free basic designer software to the computer you plan to use for your designs as mentioned earlier. Until you are able to register the machine itself with...
  25. Do you still have the machine for sale in the...

    Do you still have the machine for sale in the same condition? I am in the market and have the cash now!!
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