TOOLS - TIPS - ACCESSORIES - RESOURCES



"When I realized that I just HAD TO HAVE a CarveWright of my own, I had a few days after ordering it to get my shop ready and my ducks in a row before it arrived from Amazon"

I spent one morning really cleaning up and organizing my work shop so it was ready to go. Long overdue. I now know EXACTLY where every tool I might need for a carving project is – in it's proper place.

I identified 3 very simple projects I wanted to accomplish; a small sign for a friend's hunting cabin, a buffalo plaque for my buddy Angus' upcoming birthday, and a pretty flower design carving for my better half. Wanted to do something for putting up with me, and to show her this CNC machine "thingy" was something she could appreciate me buying.

I wanted to approach my first carving projects with a clear goal: forcing myself to think Small & Simple to really learn the BASICS of the CarveWright® first -- rather than just diving in to the complex sorts of 3-D things I eventually want to do.

I gave these projects some thought and realized a few extra tools would come in handy... I ordered a boxed hand-carving toolset to fine-tune the machined pieces I'd created. Next I would need a good set of finishing brushes and as long as I looking, I might as well get a book on how to finish my projects - it never hurts to learn a few new tricks.

Found a very good book on running a wood-working business the smart way! This is one of my goals; to build a side-line business out of the neat things I will be creating on this machine.

It was clear I needed to set up a compact vac-blower setup close to the CarveWright to keep things clean both during carving and after. (I'm guessing here, but I bet accumulated dust and chips can interfere with the sensors and whatnot during a long cutting process.)

Spent some time at my computer creating a folder for all my loose woodcarving related sites and forums in my web browser. Cleaned up my computer desktop and files, and created some really well-named folders for my carving project ideas, patterns, graphics that I'd be saving and referring to. Ordered some Ink Cartidges for my printer cuz I had a hunch I'd be printing a lot more.

Went to the library and researched some interesting books on old-style woodcut techniques, wildlife illustration, furniture styles, and more for ideas. Also spent some time at Google Images pulling up and printing out various things for inspiration.

Just planning all of this has been a journey unto itself. I can't wait till my machine arrives and when it does, I'm ready to carve till the "beavers" come home...




Antique Hall Tree Woodworking Plan...
Build Your Own!

• Original design from the early 1900's.
• Stained glass side
• Copper insert for bottom shelf
• Size: 80" high by 36" wide and 15" deep
• Skill level: Beginner



Extech Pocket Infrared Thermometer

• This is by far the best idea to come along when it comes to protecting your CarveWright or CompuCarve investment. Use the laser guide to point at the flex shaft and measure the temperature. Use this great little tool to give you insight as to when it's time to lubricate the shaft. Eliminate down time and save your equipment. Pocket-sized infrared thermometer measures surface temperature from -58deg to 518deg F without contact. Simply point laser at target and shoot.



Porter Cable 343K 5-inch Random Orbit Sander Kit - Hook & Loop Pad

• Gotta love random orbit sanders for their speed and versatility, and this one from Porter Cable is a great specimen. It’s a compact little thing, light as can be, yet its three-amp motor produces 12,000 orbits per minute for both rapid stock removal as well as a fine, swirl-free finish.



Fein MultiMaster Variable Speed Tool with 9 Accessory Attachments

• We all have tools that do "one thing, really really well." And there are the tools that do many tasks pretty well. But this one's in a class by itself: It does a huge variety of jobs, and it does them ALL really well.