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VIDEOS

ARTICLES/TUTORIALS/PLANS

Online Videos (Flash)
1. "How It Works"
  Scanning Probe Video
  (free online viewing)
2. CarveWright Machine "In Action" Videos by DigitalMatt
3. Official CarveWright Instructional Video
Tutorial ScreenShot Videos
The following "screenshot videos" were made by the manufacturer of the CompuCarve™ and CarveWright™ machines - NOTE: It is intentional that there is no audio on the following videos - the videos are text captioned. View them online, or download them to your computer. Some of the files may take some time to load. If downloading, click on the file to open after it has finished downloading. Then resize to an appropriate size for better viewing.

Starting the Software
view online
or download (mac) (pc)
Manipulating the Workpiece
view online
or download (mac) (pc)
Exploring the Software and Main Menus
view online
or download (mac) (pc)
Uploading a Project and Managing the Memory Card
view online
or download (mac) (pc)
Using the Text Tool
view online
or download (mac) (pc)
Importing a 2D Image
view online
or download (mac) (pc)
Importing a Photograph
view online
or download (mac) (pc)
Carving in Plastic
view online
or download (mac) (pc)
Using the Cut Path Tool
view online
or download (mac) (pc)
Placing and Manipulating a Library Pattern
view online
or download (mac) (pc)
Regions, Surfaces and Textures
view online
or download (mac) (pc)
Customizing Your Toolbars
view online or
download (mac) (pc)
Using the Bit Optimization Tool
view online
or download (mac) (pc)
Using Pattern Tools
view online
or download (mac) (pc)
Creating a Pierced Carving
view online
or download (mac) (pc)
Clipping a Carving
view online
or download (mac) (pc)
Drilling a Hole
view online
or download (mac) (pc)
Editing your Board Settings
view online
or download (mac) (pc)
Example Project
view online
or download (pc)

Tips
1. CarveWright TiPS & TRiCKS
  Monthly Newsletters...
  
  -ISSUE 1 October 2007 "Pattern Layering and Composition"
  
  - ISSUE 2 November 2007 "Group & Merge Features in Designer"
  
  - ISSUE 3 December 2007 "Handy Tips for Everyone!"
  
  - ISSUE 4 January 2008
  "An Easy Project Tutorial & The Care and Feeding of Your CarveWright/ CompuCarve™ Machine"
  
  - ISSUE 5 February 2008
  "How to Make Your Own Corbels"
  
  - ISSUE 6 March 2008
  "How to Make 'Overhang Pattern' Cut Paths"
  
  - ISSUE 7 April 2008
  "Carving Jigs - Carrier Boards, Sleds and Rails"
  (6MB PDF file - may take some time to download)
  
  - ISSUE 8 May 2008
  "How & Why To Make Manual Cut Paths"
  
  - ISSUE 9 June 2008
  "Scanning Sled Techniques"
  
  - ISSUE 10 July 2008
  "The CarveWright Pattern Editor"
  
  - ISSUE 11 August 2008
  "The Pattern Editor -
  De-Noise & Quantize "
  
  - ISSUE 12 September 2008
  "Designer 1.131 New Feature Highlights "
  
  - ISSUE 13 October 2008
  "Tips, Common Questions & Answers Part 1 "
  
  - ISSUE 14 November 2008
  "Tips, Common Questions & Answers Part 2 "
  
  - ISSUE 15 December 2008
  "Multiple Wood Carving/ Layering Technique "
  (7MB PDF file - may take some time to download)
  
  - ISSUE 16 January 2009
  "Lithophane Carving 101"
  
  - ISSUE 17 February 2009
  "Basic Picture Frame How-To"
  
  - ISSUE 18 March 2009
  "Scaling and How To Avoid It"
  
  - ISSUE 19 April 2009
  "Round 'Notions & Sundries' Box"
  
  - ISSUE 20 May 2009
  "Dingbat Font Tutorial "
  
  - ISSUE 21 June 2009
  "Noughts & Crosses"
  
  - ISSUE 22 July 2009
  "My Big Sign - A Personal Account"
  
  - ISSUE 23 August 2009
  "Custom Tabs for Full-Depth Cut Outs"
  
  - ISSUE 24 September 2009
  "Two-Sided Carve Techniques"
  
  - ISSUE 25 October 2009
  "Pattern Editor-Episode III "
  
  - ISSUE 26 Nov/Dec 2009
  Noël Holiday Decor Project
  Noel_Panels.zip mpc for project
  (Both the PDF and the zipped MPC need to be downloaded. Unzip the mpc before using, of course.) The font used in the project is called Celtic Hand. It is a free font that can be downloaded by clicking here.
  
  - ISSUE 27 Jan/Feb 2010
  "Maintaining Accurate Board Tracking "
  
  - ISSUE 28 March 2010
  "Shamrock Welcome (Failte) Plaque"
  
  - ISSUE 29 April 2010
  "Introducing the CarveTight!"
  
  - ISSUE 30 May 2010
  "Finishing Techniques Pt. 1"
  
  - ISSUE 31 Jun/July 2010
  "Finishing Techniques Pt. 2"
  
  - ISSUE 32 Aug/Sept 2010
  "Finishing Techniques Pt. 3"
  
  - ISSUE 33 Oct/Nov 2010
  "Creating CarveWright 3D Patterns from Silhouettes"
  
  - ISSUE 34 Dec 2010
  " 2010 - An Exciting Year for CarveWright Owners"
  
  - ISSUE 35 Jan 2011
  Pocket Cutting Tips Part 1
  (online video)
  or (download WMV 84MB)
  
  - ISSUE 36 Feb 2011
  Pocket Cutting Tips Part 2
  (online video)
  or (download WMV 41MB)
  
  - NEW 2D Suite Tools Overview July 2012
  (online video)
  or (download WMV 88MB)
  
  - Rail Sweep Intro and Overview August 2012
  (online video)
  or (download WMV 60MB)
2. CarveWright Software Instruction Manual
  (10.5MB PDF file - may take some time to download)
3. Plans for Building A Scanning Sled (pdf)
4. Painting/Finishing Tips
5. Improving Carve Quality
6. How to Unzip & Import Patterns
7. Lithophane Tutorial by Troy
8. Lightbox Tutorial by Troy
9. Ed Baker's Quick-n-Easy Photo Prep Instructions for the CarveWright Machine
Manuals/Troubleshooting/Repair
1. How To Change the Sandpaper Belts (pdf)
2. Care & Maintenance of the QC (pdf)
3. How to Replace the QC (pdf)
4. CarveWright™ Machine Owner's Manual (pdf)
  (Rev 1.39 - 03/02/2009)
5. CarveWright Software Instruction Manual
  (10.5MB PDF file - may take some time to download)
6. CarveWright Parts List (pdf)
  (Rev. 1.2 - 12/19/07)
7. CompuCarve™ Owner's Manual (pdf) (Rev 1.18 - 04/23/2007)
8. Scanning Probe Owner's Manual (pdf)
  (Rev 1.01 - 12/04/2006)
9. How To Remove Cover and Reinstall (pdf)
10. Z-Pak Motor Replacement Instructions
11. Z-TRUCK Replacement Instructions

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