"Big and huge, small and fiddly", this is how Jamie Oxenham, founder of Oxenham Design, describes the type of projects his company creates.
We last spoke with Jamie about his work and experience in CNC back in November 2011 when we published a case study about his 'Calico Don's Dive Shop' sign. Since then he has gone on to produce a variety of fantastic 3D fabrications such as the 10' Himalayan Yeti prop (right) that we discuss in this article...
Dale Hellewell is a CNC craftsman who has been using Vectric software for the last four years. We had the opportunity to speak with him about some his latest creations.
As a bonus Dale also provided further information about assembling the free chair/step ladder design that he posted on the Vectric user forum at the beginning of the year.
eWoodArt.com is an Oregon based company that specializes in creating unique wine-themed products using their CNC router and Aspire.
In this case study eWoodArt's founder, Tom Freeman, shares with us some of his imaginative product ideas and the key production techniques used to create them.
Jamie Oxenham, founder of Oxenham Design has been a keen user of Vectric's Aspire software for some time. He uses the software as part of his suite of tools to create an amazing array of 3D fabrications, movie props and dimensional signs.
We got in touch with Jamie who kindly agreed to tell us more about how he got into using CNC and working with Aspire to bring life to his fantastic designs.
Michael Schwartz is a visual artist that specializes in studio (art) furniture and accessory pieces.
In this case study Michael explains how Vectric's Aspire software has enabled him to populate his Gallery & Wood studio with some unique pieces including his VCarve Inlay corporate emblem.
Scott has enjoyed crafting wood for over 20 years, and after working for a production cabinet shop for several years he decided to open his own woodworking business with his wife Ramona, creating custom, one-of-a-kind products.
Scott & Ramona, owners of Timber Lake Creations, proudly showcase their latest project. This 86 inch long oak leaf mantel was specifically designed to fit over the clients existing mantel, and as requested, this piece will surely be the focal point of the room.
Al Johnston, a retired hobbyist with over 20 years experience in manufacturing & assembly in a metal production plant, has taken on the ambitious project of producing a replica German TIGER Early model tank at 1/6th scale.
Al's research & desire to prove this can be done using Aspire is to be admired in this progessive case study.
Al Foster was approached by a couple who had recently seen some 3D carvings he had produced at a local craft fair. They asked Al if he would be interested in making a series of 36 panels for the stairway and balcony rails in their house, that would incorporate a northern theme of animals and sceney, to which he gladly accepted.
This case study documents Al's work throughout this project, and his transition into 3D modeling & machining.
After purchasing Vectric's Aspire software and joining the Vectric Community back in 2008, we (amongst others) have been following Melissa Jone's of Nice Carvings inspiring work with admiration ever since.
We at Vectric have now worked together with Melissa to produce this case study, showcasing how effective Vectric's Aspire software is, and how influential its design tools, 3D modeling capabilities and toolpathing features have been, in the success of Melissa's, and her husband Jason's business since it started.
After studying Physics and Maths at college, Gary Liming has spent his professional life in the software industry. However, his personal interest in astronomy has led him to create a rather special mechanical device using the Aspire software.
About a year and half ago, Gary saw his first CNC machine at a woodworking show and was fascinated by the possibilities the technology offered. Instead of simply buying a CNC machine, Gary decided to design and build his own!
After retiring, Joz Britz decided to set up and run a woodworking shop from his home in South Africa. His focus was to produce high-end, corporate gifts in solid wood.
In this case study Joz demonstrates how he used Aspire to design and cut a Grand Geneva wall clock with a scroll saw pattern and how he was able to visualize the finished piece before manufacture by utilizing Aspire's capabilities.
Tim invested in his Shopbot CNC machine 8 years ago and soon required more sophisticated design software to tackle the projects he wanted to undertake.
Since upgrading to Aspire Tim has been able to take more and more interesting projects, for work and for fun! This case study focuses on the latter and looks at how Tim used Aspire to machine 3D Shark models for his Grandkids.
Master craftsman and experienced user of the Vectric software products Don Thomson, has been using Aspire to design and carve some one-off custom furniture pieces.
In this case study he describes how he was able to use Aspire to create a truely unquie solid wood table with a 3D carved centre design depicting a wildlife scene.
Jimmy Arnesen - Owner of CNC Sign Shop in Roanoke Rapids, NC and US Navy veteran wanted to do something special for the VA McGuire Medical Center in Richmond, to say thank you for the support he received from the hospital when his luck was down and to honor his comrades.
Jimmy decided to put his CNC routing skills to good use and designed and carved a magnificent 4' diameter 3D plaque depicting the seal of the United States plus all of the US Military emblems.
Tim has been using all of the Vectric software products in his workshop for around 2 years, cutting high quality projects such as furniture pieces, carved bowls, yarn swifts & accessories, cutting boards and carved signs on his eZ-Router CNC machine.
In this case study Tim describe how he uses Aspire to design and machine a unique, high quality 3D wooden serving platter.
