A Small Hiatus
Wed/26-Nov-2008 Filed in: Updates
Going to be offline for a while as I make my way from Wisconsin to California.
I'm really excited about starting this new chapter in my life. I'm also excited about all the new ideas I want to bring with me into this website.
There's going to be a small pause as I move from the midwest to the west coast but that shouldn't be more than a couple of weeks.
Till then - You keep carving. See you soon.
I'm really excited about starting this new chapter in my life. I'm also excited about all the new ideas I want to bring with me into this website.
There's going to be a small pause as I move from the midwest to the west coast but that shouldn't be more than a couple of weeks.
Till then - You keep carving. See you soon.
Lots of Thanks This Year
Tue/25-Nov-2008 Filed in: Stories
I got my CarveWright machine on January 8th of this year. Prior to that, I had spent quite a bit of time just watching what was going on in the forum and basically kept my ears open for a sign that now was the time to buy me a machine.
One of my new years resolutions was to get involved with the internet and put together a way to help me with my hobby and make a couple of bucks to help offset the cost of that hobby.
Wood Carving Machine Tips was born!!
I haven't looked back on that decision, other than to realize just how important a number of people have been to help me realize that goal and new years resolution. Thanksgiving is almost upon us and I think that NOW is a good time to thank those that have been so good to me.
Thank you EVERYONE and I wish you a great ThanksGiving.
One of my new years resolutions was to get involved with the internet and put together a way to help me with my hobby and make a couple of bucks to help offset the cost of that hobby.
Wood Carving Machine Tips was born!!
I haven't looked back on that decision, other than to realize just how important a number of people have been to help me realize that goal and new years resolution. Thanksgiving is almost upon us and I think that NOW is a good time to thank those that have been so good to me.
- Rusty at Mac Compatible Web Cams. He has been my mentor and teacher and continues to guide (and sometimes badger) me into getting done what needs to be done. There is no way I could have even come close to what I have online without his help.
- Joe Lovchik of CarveWright's marketing department. Thanks for your kind words of encouragement and your offer to help me in any way I may need. That offer means a lot to me - especially in these early stages.
- Michael Tyler of CarveBuddy.com. Michael, you were the first person from outside my little world that introduced yourself, sent me inspiring compliments and continue to send people my way and never ask for anything in return. You are one of the nicest people I have met during this endeavor. I can't begin to thank you enough.
- Tommy of CompuCarveWright.com. I want to thank this gentleman too, for suggesting people come visit my site and watch my tutorials. I am grateful to your recommendations.
- I want to thank the hundreds of subscribers that have signed up for my tip newsletter and who continue to challenge and support my efforts.
- And most of all, I want to thank the CarveWright forum members. You folks are great and the support you give to all of us is without measure.
Thank you EVERYONE and I wish you a great ThanksGiving.
CW Bits on Sale
Wed/19-Nov-2008 Filed in: News
Just got notified of a great deal going on at Amazon. They have discounted the Carvewright Accessory bit set by $75.
This is amazing because, in the past, they have never offered these bits for anything other than regular price. What makes this deal even more incredible is that these bits also qualify for free shipping.
Holy Cow!!! $75 bucks off and free shipping - Just in time to make all those Home-Made gifts that everyone loves to get. You can be the hit of this holiday. Click the picture below to grab a set of these for yourself.
CarveWright CW0024 Full Carving Bit Set
This is amazing because, in the past, they have never offered these bits for anything other than regular price. What makes this deal even more incredible is that these bits also qualify for free shipping.
Holy Cow!!! $75 bucks off and free shipping - Just in time to make all those Home-Made gifts that everyone loves to get. You can be the hit of this holiday. Click the picture below to grab a set of these for yourself.
CarveWright CW0024 Full Carving Bit Set
Q & A: What are the Best Kinds of Wood to Use?
Tue/11-Nov-2008 Filed in: Q&A
I get a lot of emails from my newsletter subscribers asking for advice and help... I thought that I would start a new segment of this blog (Q&A), where I post some of those questions and the corresponding answers. I'm hoping this information will help everyone, not just the original subscriber.
Question:---------------------------
Gary R writes and asks;
Hello,
I just received my wood carver, so I don't have much experience yet.
My question is what are the best kinds of wood to use? I tried poplar and
it seems not to hold much detail. Kind of splintery.
What do you experts advise?
Thanks,
Gary R.
Answer:------------------
I have to admit that for the most part all I've ever used for my carvings has been oak - either white or red. These seem to hold great detail but I really didn't know the complete answer to this question so I did a bunch of research and the best advice I could muster was from the CW Forum itself. Here's what I found.
Hard materials with tight grains produce the best finishes. In most cases, feathering and chip out will increase as the grain size increases. Also dry materials tend to produce a better quality finish then material with high moisture content. The CarveWright Designer Software has several tools to control chip-out to help when working across all types of wood grain.
Question:---------------------------
Gary R writes and asks;
Hello,
I just received my wood carver, so I don't have much experience yet.
My question is what are the best kinds of wood to use? I tried poplar and
it seems not to hold much detail. Kind of splintery.
What do you experts advise?
Thanks,
Gary R.
Answer:------------------
I have to admit that for the most part all I've ever used for my carvings has been oak - either white or red. These seem to hold great detail but I really didn't know the complete answer to this question so I did a bunch of research and the best advice I could muster was from the CW Forum itself. Here's what I found.
Hard materials with tight grains produce the best finishes. In most cases, feathering and chip out will increase as the grain size increases. Also dry materials tend to produce a better quality finish then material with high moisture content. The CarveWright Designer Software has several tools to control chip-out to help when working across all types of wood grain.
Get Thee to a Voteree
Mon/03-Nov-2008 Filed in: Opinions
Only one day left till it's time to vote for our representatives and president - vice president.
I have to admit that I'll be glad when this is over with. I follow everything very closely and I'm starting to suffer from burnout.
We all have different ideas of what needs to be done to get this country back on track and how to solve all the problems that face us as a nation. Right now the economy is the major focus but the other problems are still there and will need to be attended to. It's important to remember this and not vote based on only one criteria.
I encourage EVERYONE to take a few minutes and do some research of your own and read about where all the candidates stand on these matters... And then, PLEASE go out and vote. Everyone needs to be counted.
I have to admit that I'll be glad when this is over with. I follow everything very closely and I'm starting to suffer from burnout.
We all have different ideas of what needs to be done to get this country back on track and how to solve all the problems that face us as a nation. Right now the economy is the major focus but the other problems are still there and will need to be attended to. It's important to remember this and not vote based on only one criteria.
I encourage EVERYONE to take a few minutes and do some research of your own and read about where all the candidates stand on these matters... And then, PLEASE go out and vote. Everyone needs to be counted.
