Deep Letter Cutouts with RAVEN CNC
This project demonstrates how to use RAVEN to cutout letters from materials up to 2″ thick using the 1/4″ Long Cutting Bit. This was a fun summer project I did with my daughter and nephew. They chose their fonts in the software and we cut them out of 2x12s. Then after some sanding and priming, […]
Collage Picture Frame—Contemporary
Carve, cut, and create this elegant yet simple picture frame project to accent your home or office. The board dimensions for this project are 31 in. x 14 in. x .75 in. This project will be carved on the front and back of your board. It is extremely important that your board is square and […]
Autumn Wreath
The Autumn Wreath project features a ring of intertwined Oak leaves and Acorns with a “Welcome” plaque to greet your guests as they arrive at your home! The project also includes a “plain” plaque that you can customize with your own wording and/or patterns. The project uses just the two bits that came with your […]
Carve a Lamp
This tutorial from Michael Tyler has become one of the most popular uses of the Rotary Jig. Rotary Lithophanes A Tutorial by CarveBuddy.com The CarveWright Rotary Jig can be used to create unique lithophanes using common PVC plumbing pipe. The results are impressive! Now you can create unique lithophanes that most people have never seen before. […]
Crowns, Hearts, and Wings
My daughter is a princess. I suspect most fathers feel this way about their daughters, but my daughter is especially a princess, because she is mine. See how that works? There is a magical moment in a father-daughter relationship, where she asks you to make her something. What joy! Being a princess, she wanted to decorate […]
Build a Springtime Clock!
This Springtime Clock can be displayed year-round in virtually any decor setting! The nature-inspired design features carved flowers and leaves nestled inside a shallow, gently curved recessed area which highlights the unique offset clock mounting. The Springtime Clock makes a very nice and functional wall accent for your home or office. It’s a wonderful gift item for all sorts […]
Carving a Surfboard sign
We made a fun project awhile back that I never got around to writing about. Thankfully, I took photos during the process and I came across them the other day. Our co-founder, David Jochim, was redoing his back patio and ended up with a lot of weathered redwood from the old decking. He brought it […]
Tiled Lithopane Project
This is a fun and simple way to add some dynamics to your lithopane projects. We will split our chosen photograph into multiple tiled pieces and carve them individually. These pieces can then be reassembled into one larger image and displayed. STEP 1 Find a the photo you wish to carve. There are many sources […]
Making The Mad Hatter’s Chair
A couple of years ago, I was asked to work on another project with sculptor Bridgette Mongeon. You may recall the Best Of Big Taste Trophy I did with her back in May of 2015. Bridgette is a really interesting artist. She marries 3D technology with her more traditional hand skills into a very streamlined workflow. […]