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Well the sale of guitars has fallen off, so what to do to keep busy. This project is a “Night Light”
designed so that it can be left on for many hours at a time. Back in January I bought a CarveWright
carving machine, thought I could make guitar parts with it. That didn’t work out but it’s great for
making these Night Lights. The wood is solid cherry, the back-lit panel is 1/4” corian. The light
source is a 9 watt CFL bulb. Lots of fun making these becouse almost anything can be carved
into the back-lit panel. Approx. 8” tall, 7” wide and 5” deep.
-- Bob Morris, Ohio, http://www.bmcustomguitars.com
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Hawgnutz
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#1 posted 1811 days ago
Well, I say it is a great use of a tool that did not meet your expetations. If all else fails, restructure your planning…LOL
I hope you are able to sell these. Those carverights ain’t cheap! BTW: Great choice of picture. Wanna sell one? (To me)
God Bless,
Hawg
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Napaman
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#2 posted 1811 days ago
that is really beautiful!!!
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GaryK
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#3 posted 1811 days ago
Very cool! How long did the carvewrite take to do one side?
-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX
romansfivefive
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#4 posted 1811 days ago
looks great. how is the carveright working for you. i have heard so many bad reviews, but i really want one
-- The CNC machine can either produce the work of art you imagined, or very decorative firewood.
Cathy Krumrei
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#5 posted 1811 days ago
WOW! Bob that’s an awesome light! Really neat of what you make with it. Never would have thought of something like that. Thanks for sharing!
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#6 posted 1810 days ago
That is a very cool panel I love the scene. But the carving on the side is very nice. mike
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Bob Morris
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#7 posted 1810 days ago
Thanks all, for the kind comments. GaryK ; it takes about 15 min. to carve the side panel, the front was about 37 min. . romansfivefive ; this is my second machine and is running well, the first was a piece of s—t. Anyone interested in a one of a kind light contact me off of the forum. Thanks again.
-- Bob Morris, Ohio, http://www.bmcustomguitars.com
Dick, & Barb Cain
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#8 posted 1810 days ago
Beautiful Bob!
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
Woodhacker
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#9 posted 1810 days ago
How cool! Beautiful piece Bob. Thanks for showing it.
-- Martin, Kansas
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#10 posted 1804 days ago
Bob,
This is a beautiful piece. The CarveWright adds some nice details to the project. I hope these sell well for you.
Thanks for the post.
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