Carvey

A 3D carving machine that uses a bit to cut materials such as wood, plastic and machinable foam. Carvey can be used for making jewelry, signs, toys and more! 

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Description

Carvey is a 3D carving machine that uses a bit to cut materials such as wood, plastic and machinable foam. Carvey can be used for making jewelry, signs, toys and more! Carvey has a maximum carving area of 11.6” x 8”. Carvey can accept material up to 2” thick, the material must be able to be safely and securely clamped in place with the provided clamps. Each drill bit has a maximum cut depth, the overall maximum cut depth is 0.87”. 

Reservation time: 2 hours. Please book slots for 12pm-2pm, 2pm-4pm, or 4pm-6pm. 

Note: You may make one reservation per day.

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Requirements

We provide

  • Safety training
  • A laptop with internet access

You must bring

  • A project file
  • Material from the acceptable materials list (see below)

Required Forms and Tutorials

Before you use Carvey for the first time, you must complete:

Software and File Creation 

Project designs for Carvey can be created in the free web-based program Easel. Easel accounts can be accessed from any internet connected computer. You can design your project at home and log in to your account on a laptop connected to Carvey to run your project. When designing your project be sure to choose a bit that the Makerspace has in stock, as your overall design will be affected by the chosen drill bit as your overall design will be affected by the chosen drill bit. The Makerspace has an Easel Pro account for your use in the Makerspace that gives you access to V-carving, additional image libraries and more.

Drill Bits

Available drill bits:

  • 3-flute Spiral upcut 1/8” cutting diameter
  • 2-flute straight cut 1/8" cutting diameter
  • 1-flute spiral upcut 1/8" cutting diameter
  • 2-flute ball-nose 1/8" cutting diameter
  • 2-flute fishtail downcut 1/8" cutting diameter
  • 2-flute fishtail upcut 1/8" cutting diameter
  • 2-flute fishtail upcut 1/16" cutting diameter
  • 2-flute fishtail downcut 1/16" cutting diameter
  • 2-flute fishtail upcut 1/32" cutting diameter
  • 2-flute fishtail downcut 1/32" cutting diameter
  • 90-degree solid carbide v-bit 1/8” shank
  • 60-degree solid carbide v-bit 1/8” shank

Please note that v-bits require a subscription to Easel Pro.  More information about v-carving can be found on the What is V-Carving? page.

Further details about the bits we have in stock can be found on the Carving Bit Super Pack and 1/8” Bit Set for V-Carving pages.
 
Please refer to "Carving Bits 101" and "Color Coded Bit Guide" under the Resources section of this page for more information about choosing appropriate bits for your design and material.

Acceptable Materials

Materials must be on Carvey's Approved Materials list.

Materials can be purchased at:

Tip: To purchase higher quality woods at a more affordable rate, you can purchase wood at Lowe’s or Home Depot and have it cut to size at the store for free. 

Contact the Makerspace: (510) 583-2108 | Email