3D Carb I Tool router carver

**jenno** · 8th January 2011, 09:11 AM

I am looking at purchasing the starter kit for the 3D Carb I Tool router carver system as well as an extra template or two. Has anyone had any experiences with this system at all. I make Butcher Blocks and some other cabinet type stuff for friends and a small amount of the local community. I feel the system would give that bit more "stand out" at the markets and stuff.

Cheers.

**Enfield Guy** · 8th January 2011, 12:29 PM

Yep, I've got one. Works pretty good. Simple to set up and repeatable results. One thing I did with mine was to seal the templates with shellac to help with avoiding wear on the templates and the inaccuracy that would result from this. I also photocopied the templates so I have an original. If need be I can get new templates laser cut. I don't use the system much though mainly on toy boxes. Certainly not on nice furniture.

Cheers

**jenno** · 8th January 2011, 07:32 PM

Thanks Enfield Guy. I bet the younguns love the boxes and stuff. I am curious tho, why wouldnt you use it on furniture?

**Enfield Guy** · 8th January 2011, 08:02 PM

I just find the designs a bit naff. Quite sterile looking I reckon. Different folks for different strokes.

Cheers

**jenno** · 8th January 2011, 11:33 PM

ok, cheers

**Stewey** · 9th January 2011, 09:29 AM

Ditto-I didn't like the look of the templates either- so I stayed with freehand work instead, and eventually got a proper 3D cnc router.

With practise, it's not hard to do the same ins & outs, tapering nicely, as the template system-but to your own design- even in aussie hardwoods- and I did some in slate, too.

**A Duke** · 9th January 2011, 10:25 AM

Hi,
I am really amazed that these are not more popular. They don't even get recognised judging by how often I get asked 'how did you do that?" by woodies you would expect to know them.
As you will have gathered I own and use a few of the templates. I find them easy enough to use and provided you have chosen the right ones for your piece I would disagree with the above criticisms.
Put me down as "recommending."
Regards

**Doc0055** · 11th January 2011, 08:50 AM

I have one, and it works great. I have only used it on draw fronts, and they look good with the handle framed by the design.

First thing I did was get some 18mm MDF and made a copy. If tou put wear marks in it, you just make a new one.

**John Saxton** · 14th January 2011, 12:16 AM

Originally Posted by A Duke

Hi,
I am really amazed that these are not more popular. They don't even get recognised judging by how often I get asked 'how did you do that?" by woodies you would expect to know them.
As you will have gathered I own and use a few of the templates. I find them easy enough to use and provided you have chosen the right ones for your piece I would disagree with the above criticisms.
Put me down as "recommending."
Regards

Apparently they took on a new meaning to popular in the States once they found out about them.

They can add that subtle something to anotherwise bland even finely finished expanse of timber.

Cheers

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