The cat is out of the bag.. Round Carvings are possible with the Carvewright.

[edzbaker]

Now that the cat is out of the bag (See the www.Carvewright page) I suppose it is time to show off some of the walking canes I have been making for nearly three years. Take a look at this: http://customcarved.web.officelive.com/default.aspx the red tabs on the left side of the pages have numerous pictures.

As you can see the Carvewright is capable of rotating and carving round stock. Yep,, just like a 4th axis machine does it.


Ed

[dbfletcher]

I do have a question of how your setup compares tot eh LHR CO2 Attachment. I always kind of wished they made that available to end users but I think I remember reading at one time it was for educational users only.

[edzbaker]

I do have a question of how your setup compares tot eh LHR CO2 Attachment. I always kind of wished they made that available to end users but I think I remember reading at one time it was for educational users only.

Doug it has nothing in common with the CO2 attachment.. My "Rotary Jig" Rotates the carving stock as it is being carved. It carves in 360 degrees wraping the carving AROUND the carving stock. It is limited to 14 inch stock, 2 inches in diameter, and you must leave one inch on each end uncarved for it to rotate the stock with.

see these pictures of some Candlestick holders carved with the Rotary Jig. You can definately tell that they were Rotated while being carved.

I also added a picture of the Carvewright (Cover Removed to take the picture) with the round piece being carved. As you can see, it is Round.
This picture was when I was carving a Cross in Cedar, to become a walking cane.

NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE
It doesn't say so in the advertisment, BUT, The Rotary Jig will be shipped with TWO pieces of 2" by 14" Carving stock, (Maple or Birch) so that you are ready to start.

[skeeterman]

ordered mine, hope it comes with good step by step instructions
steve

[edzbaker]

Steve, The instructions are being "Profesionalized" by Michael Tyler this weekend. You all know him, and how he does things. I'm certain that they will be much better than the instructions that I had written up. The Rotary Jig will have TWO pieces of 2" by 14" round carving stock (Birch or Maple) included, along with a copy of instructions.

Al, thanks for the publicity ! ! The setup is actually Diameter = board length. And width of 14 inches. For 2 inch stock I use 6.728 Length, and it works out well.

If you noticed the "Beer Tap Handle" on the e-mail, that was designed and carved at LHR, by Joe Lovchik

This picture shows how I would setup to carve the top of a cane. You can study the MPC and get the idea. The Rotary Jig would "Wrap" the MPC around the carving stock.

[ladjr]

This is great. How do you make a 32 in cane. Are you combining them. I have never had luck putting them together. I have had t use a lathe. I have a retirement center I make canes for (free) and this will be great.

[fwharris]

Now that the cat is out of the bag (See the www.Carvewright page) I suppose it is time to show off some of the walking canes I have been making for nearly three years. Take a look at this: http://customcarved.web.officelive.com/default.aspx the red tabs on the left side of the pages have numerous pictures.

As you can see the Carvewright is capable of rotating and carving round stock. Yep,, just like a 4th axis machine does it.


Ed

Got mine ordered! Looking forward to giving it a spin!!

[SteveEJ]

Guess I missed it. Where can I see the Jig?

Edit: Never mind.. I found it! Looks interesting..

[LittleRedWoodshop]

I have a couple of questions ...

1. Are you going to make the patterns, that you use, available for purchase
2. Where do we order more material to be used in the jig, what is the price and shipping time

[edzbaker]

I have a couple of questions ...

1. Are you going to make the patterns, that you use, available for purchase
2. Where do we order more material to be used in the jig, what is the price and shipping time

Patterns that you already have can be used with the Rotary jig, but I'm sure some of the pattern makers will get on board soon with patterns specifically for the Rotary Jig. I believe Michael Tyler is interested in doing just that.

Two Inch Diameter stock can be purchased from several places: Bayerwood.com has Birch in 2" x 36" for just over $8 ea. Caseyswood.com has them for around $11. craftparts.com has maple, So there are several suppliers. And if you have (or know someone who has) a wood lathe, you can make the rounds.
I have about 100 2" X 36" mix of Cedar, Maple, and wild cherry, that are available. I am making some 14" stock from Black Walnut but those will not be ready for a few months.