[Woodcarver] CarveWright

[Donna Menke]

Are you guys kidding- or what??!!
The joy in carving is in the carving. Duh. I have worked 100 hours on a carving that at the time was very important to get just right. I worried and slaved and worked my fingers to the bone to do the best job possible. Afterwards, it was just another carving to sit on the shelf, or sell, or give away. It was no longer interesting to me personally.
If you want a perfect machine carving just go out and buy one.
If you want hours of enjoyment and a great challenge- carve it yourself.
PS- OK Jan, how is that for a conversation starter?
Donna Menke
http://www.woodworks-by-donna.com 
Author: The Ultimate Band Saw Box Book

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From: Bob Mau <basswood at aol.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2007 7:15:58 AM
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I saw one at the local sears store. no demonstration just 
sitting on the shelf. At the $1995 price tag I suspect that they won't move that 
fast unless they Demo them So people can see them in action. If sears was smart 
they would hire a few wood carvers to demo them locally, to drum up some 
interest. $1995 is still a little steep could buy a lot of gouges with 
that.

Bob Mau

Big Rock Il




From: woodcarver-bounces at six.pairlist.net 
[mailto:woodcarver-bounces at six.pairlist.net] On Behalf Of Lynn 
Diel
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 6:58 AM
To: 
[Woodcarver]
Subject: [Woodcarver] CarveWright




Folks
Did anyone see the advertisement on TV for The CarveWright 
from Sears?
If not, here is the website and a demonstration movie.  
Price tag from the ad was around 
$1995

http://www.carvewright.com/carvewright2.mov

It would appear 
that this is the way folks can do relief carving quickly.
IMHO, I think it 
will be a big seller, since it makes (CNC Computer Numerical Control) available 
for the home handyman.  The demo carving is pretty 
detailed.

Philosophically, I am not sure what it will do to promote the 
appreciation for those who provide that art and discipline of carving by 
hand.  
If these take off and a lot of carvings start appearing maybe a 
renaissance in the manual arts will be an outfall. Perhaps people will gain an 
appreciation for the fine workmanship of those who carve by hand.  One can 
only pray that it does :)

Blessings and Peace.
Lynn 
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