CarveWright Offers New Project Patterns
Thu/26-Mar-2009 Filed in: News
Great news from the folks at CarveWright. They now have put together a great series of starter patterns for the Carvewright CNC wood carving router system. These plans are complete projects with all the necessary files and instructions included. These Basic level patterns help you learn how to operate your Carvewright CNC controls - to carve right the first time out of the chute.
As of this writing there are six (6) different pattern kits available. They are:
Click the link to find the Complete CarveWright Plan Kits
, or visit the Patterns & Projects page to see all that's available.
As of this writing there are six (6) different pattern kits available. They are:
- Railroad Project
- Traditional Collage Picture Frame Set
- Classy Christmas Wreath
- Carve Baby Blocks - Boy
- Buzz Saw Yo Yo
- Old Fashioned Wheeled Toys
Click the link to find the Complete CarveWright Plan Kits
, or visit the Patterns & Projects page to see all that's available.Wood Carving with a Power Tool
Fri/20-Mar-2009 Filed in: News
I'm always on the lookout for new tools that work great and help a guy do the job...
Here's a great series of tools made by Arbortech that take wood carving to a different level. I think these are great tools for guys that want to do more traditional wood carving but want the taste of using a power tool instead of a chisel and mallet.
Or then again, maybe you want to invest in a Carvewright but the cost is just a bit too much for the immediate future. This may just be what you're looking for. Power Carving with a much lower entry price.
Arbortech makes three different power carving tools along with accessories and replacement cutters. Click the link to find the entire Arbortech Product Line.
Here's a great series of tools made by Arbortech that take wood carving to a different level. I think these are great tools for guys that want to do more traditional wood carving but want the taste of using a power tool instead of a chisel and mallet.
Or then again, maybe you want to invest in a Carvewright but the cost is just a bit too much for the immediate future. This may just be what you're looking for. Power Carving with a much lower entry price.
Arbortech makes three different power carving tools along with accessories and replacement cutters. Click the link to find the entire Arbortech Product Line
.Rockwell Jaw Horse - Better Than a Helper
Sat/14-Mar-2009 Filed in: Reviews
I bought this tool a while ago and can't say enough good things about it. My day job is doing handyman and odd jobs for folks here in the Palm Springs area. The RockWell Jawhorse is one of the best tools I've ever invested in. The quality is incredibly high and I like how handy it has become.
I was using it the other day and thought about how many times I had struggled to hold something in place before I had this unique tool. It's portable, folds down to a manageable size and sets up in a snap. I especially like the Miter Saw Station Attachment. I can now use my WorkMate portable work bench the way it was intended instead of as a table to hold the miter saw.
Working as a solo guy has its advantages - and it's disadvantages. Now with the Jawhorse, I get the extra hands I need but none of the back talk. This is what all sawhorses should be and do.
Here's a short demo video I found. Hope it inspires you into getting one for yourself.
You WON'T be disappointed!! Watch and learn about the Rockwell Jawhorse.
Working as a solo guy has its advantages - and it's disadvantages. Now with the Jawhorse, I get the extra hands I need but none of the back talk. This is what all sawhorses should be and do.
Here's a short demo video I found. Hope it inspires you into getting one for yourself.
You WON'T be disappointed!! Watch and learn about the Rockwell Jawhorse.
Combat Old Age
Sun/08-Mar-2009 Filed in: Tips
Getting old sure is challenging... Small details are more difficult to focus on and it seems that I need more light to see those details. Found a couple cool things to help with the onset of "old fart-ism". Bought a pair of these magnifiers and this clip on light. Both have come to my rescue... Grandpa was right when he would say "Getting old aint for sissies".
