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General Tips and Helpful Reminders
MAXIMUM CUT DEPTH for any operation is 1.0 inch or the full flute
length whichever is shorter. PLEASE verify flute length of each bit
before using.
ALL MOTORS ARE DISABLED when the front safety cover is open.
The cover must be closed before the machine can proceed.
WHENEVER POSSIBLE KEEP THE WORKPIECE UNDER BOTH
ROLLERS. It is recommended design practice to allow for at least 3.5
inches on either side of your project in order to keep the project under
both compression rollers. When the workpiece is allowed to move on
and off the compression rollers the sensors are unable to precisely track
the board position in many circumstances. This is especially true for
long workpieces.
WHEN LOADING THE WORKPIECE, there are several critical checks to
make before proceeding.
o Do not attempt to load a workpiece that has a significant taper to the
sides. A tapered workpiece will bind between the sliding plate and the
squaring plate and will damage the traction drive.
o Do not attempt to load a workpiece that varies in thickness by more
than 1/16” along its entire length. Using a workpiece with a larger
thickness variation than 1/16” can lead to damage to the machine.
MAKE SURE THAT THE HEAD LOCKING LEVER IS RELEASED after
finishing carving. If the locking lever is not released the head will not
move up and down. The lever is in the locked position if it is rotated out
from the face of the machine. It is in the released position if it is flush to
the front face of the head.
TO AVOID SNIPE, use outfeed roller stands for a long workpiece. Any
workpiece over 3 feet long will require that additional stand-alone outfeed
rollers be used to support the workpiece. Make sure the rollers are
adjusted properly to avoid letting the workpiece sag or rise up against the
upper rollers. Any uneven transition going on and off the rollers will be
seen in the finished carving, similar to snipe effects from a power planer.
WHEN CARVING LARGE PIECES, the CarveWright machine should be
secured to the bench for stability. Holes are provided in the four corners
to bolt the machine down.
USE ONLY QUALITY TOOLS. Be sure cutters are sharp and not
damaged. Use only approved cutting bits.
FOR BEST CARVING RESULTS
o Always make sure the Board Tracking Sensor that contacts the
bottom of the workpiece has a smooth, even surface to follow. This
means that the bottom edge area of the workpiece adjacent to the
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