# Carvey **URL:** https://community.inventables.com/c/carvey/30.md [Latest](https://community.inventables.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.inventables.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Carvey category](https://community.inventables.com/t/about-the-carvey-category/8105)
**Author:** [@Zach\_Kaplan](https://community.inventables.com/u/Zach_Kaplan)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2024, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/about-the-carvey-category/8105 "2024-02-12T20:21:14Z")
Carvey is the fully enclosed, ready to run 3D carving machine by Inventables. --- ## [Fixed my dead carvey](https://community.inventables.com/t/fixed-my-dead-carvey/161551)
**Author:** [@GrahamStewart](https://community.inventables.com/u/GrahamStewart)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/fixed-my-dead-carvey/161551 "2026-04-06T21:26:02Z")
My Carvey died in the middle of a job and looked completely dead. No blue lights, no response from the front button, nothing. I have the earliest version of the carvey with the internal power supply. I checked the power… --- ## [Z is set too high](https://community.inventables.com/t/z-is-set-too-high/161404)
**Author:** [@GeorgeSholl](https://community.inventables.com/u/GeorgeSholl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/z-is-set-too-high/161404 "2025-10-06T19:14:18Z")
Finished a carve last night. all went well. this morning I tried another, but after homing, it started the carve approximately 1/8” above the board surface. It seems to set the z using the smart clamp, but then just carv… --- ## [Selling Carvey Like New - Canada](https://community.inventables.com/t/selling-carvey-like-new-canada/160459)
**Author:** [@DanyThivierge](https://community.inventables.com/u/DanyThivierge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2025, 6:05am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/selling-carvey-like-new-canada/160459 "2025-02-02T06:05:55Z")
CANADA only, please. Like new, maybe 4 cuts only as I replaced my initial Carvey with this new one down the road but then I replaced it with a Glowforge as I only cut wood or acrylic. $2000 CAD Located in Mississauga O… --- ## [Wobbling on vertical movement](https://community.inventables.com/t/wobbling-on-vertical-movement/159322)
**Author:** [@ColinWoods](https://community.inventables.com/u/ColinWoods)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/wobbling-on-vertical-movement/159322 "2024-12-22T18:06:24Z")
Hi. My carvey bit describes a circular path as the carving head descends. It looks like the left hand side of the rectangular carriage is slightly loose. If I push on it it wobbles. Is this a known issue with a resolutio… --- ## [Is there a way to manually jog the carvey?](https://community.inventables.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-manually-jog-the-carvey/158265)
**Author:** [@ChrisMaki](https://community.inventables.com/u/ChrisMaki)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-manually-jog-the-carvey/158265 "2024-11-12T12:39:24Z")
is there a way to move the z axis down and have it stay in that position so that i can access the bearings to clean/ lube them up? I tried G1 Z-10 and nothing happens. How do i get the rails and bearings clean? --- ## [Still glitching out](https://community.inventables.com/t/still-glitching-out/158236)
**Author:** [@ChrisMaki](https://community.inventables.com/u/ChrisMaki)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/still-glitching-out/158236 "2024-11-08T21:11:59Z")
ok this is super frustrating… detailed 3d carve comes out flawless. exact same material (walnut), exact same settings, the next carve its just all over the place on the roughing pass. Started out fine, got through tw… --- ## [Carvey Z-axis homing troubles](https://community.inventables.com/t/carvey-z-axis-homing-troubles/157295)
**Author:** [@DanMitrovic](https://community.inventables.com/u/DanMitrovic)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/carvey-z-axis-homing-troubles/157295 "2024-11-01T14:19:53Z")
Hello all, I hope there are some folks still working and familiar with the Carvey generation of Inventables machines active on this forum. I help run a makerspace in Providence, RI and we received two Carvey by donation… --- ## [A bunch of carvey questions](https://community.inventables.com/t/a-bunch-of-carvey-questions/157984)
**Author:** [@ChrisMaki](https://community.inventables.com/u/ChrisMaki)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 2:27am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/a-bunch-of-carvey-questions/157984 "2024-10-28T02:27:23Z")
Hey yall! Work recently gave me a carvey they had sitting around taking up space that was used maybe twice before they realized that it wouldn’t really work for what they were trying to use it for (score me!!) I’m some… --- ## [A possible fix for some defective smart clamps](https://community.inventables.com/t/a-possible-fix-for-some-defective-smart-clamps/156550)
**Author:** [@ThomasBroen](https://community.inventables.com/u/ThomasBroen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 10:10am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/a-possible-fix-for-some-defective-smart-clamps/156550 "2024-08-22T10:10:07Z")
This is just a tip for others who might have experienced a similar issue with a non-responding homing button on the Carvey Smart Clamp. I recently had the issue that the homing switch didn’t activate during homing, resu… --- ## [Carvey uses a couple times like new](https://community.inventables.com/t/carvey-uses-a-couple-times-like-new/74437)
**Author:** [@MBSLLC](https://community.inventables.com/u/MBSLLC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/carvey-uses-a-couple-times-like-new/74437 "2024-08-09T22:30:54Z")
Selling my Carvey used a few times. Bought a xcarve 1900 located in Indiana 812-269-8400 Text or call --- ## [Brand new never used carvey for sale!](https://community.inventables.com/t/brand-new-never-used-carvey-for-sale/66865)
**Author:** [@TungDao](https://community.inventables.com/u/TungDao)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/brand-new-never-used-carvey-for-sale/66865 "2024-08-09T22:27:55Z")
i have a brand new in the box never used carvey for sale . i also have 10 bits that go to it , as well as a “getting started with 3d carving” book. i am selling all the above for $2000 obo. i live in the san francisco ba… --- ## [Selling Carvey... $2000, or make offer](https://community.inventables.com/t/selling-carvey-2000-or-make-offer/49274)
**Author:** [@JamesHatch](https://community.inventables.com/u/JamesHatch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/selling-carvey-2000-or-make-offer/49274 "2024-08-09T22:26:18Z")
Hello all, I’m selling my Carvey. I purchased early 2016 and never got a chance to use it. It is now hardly used. Maybe 6 cuts were run. Then I moved and it ended up stored in my office. Now I’ve got a 1000mm X-Carve so… --- ## [Carvey parts diagram](https://community.inventables.com/t/carvey-parts-diagram/154235)
**Author:** [@HaroldBourne](https://community.inventables.com/u/HaroldBourne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/carvey-parts-diagram/154235 "2024-05-13T22:10:21Z")
Hi All, hope some of you are still using the Carvey as this forum is now quite old, but still incredibly useful for a newbie learning to use the Carvey! I have an issue with Z assembly being a bit loose and one of the s… --- ## [Replacement Smart Clamp PCB](https://community.inventables.com/t/replacement-smart-clamp-pcb/152832)
**Author:** [@BillSteinbach1](https://community.inventables.com/u/BillSteinbach1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/replacement-smart-clamp-pcb/152832 "2024-03-15T17:21:56Z")
So after years and years of use (and replacing threads for the Smart Clamp base, the button on the smart clamp PCB has officially died. Inventables wants $160 + shipping to send me a new smart clamp “system”. I’m not an … --- ## [Double checking my data before first attempt at aluminum](https://community.inventables.com/t/double-checking-my-data-before-first-attempt-at-aluminum/152242)
**Author:** [@ZachSearcy](https://community.inventables.com/u/ZachSearcy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 1:57am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/double-checking-my-data-before-first-attempt-at-aluminum/152242 "2024-02-25T01:57:45Z")
Hello all, I have done my best to research, but I just wanted to go over my workflow process before I start the cut. I believe it to be a relatively simple job. Im cutting into 1/8" 6061 aluminum. The dashes in the cent… --- ## [V-bit cuts away more in the corners?](https://community.inventables.com/t/v-bit-cuts-away-more-in-the-corners/151819)
**Author:** [@EileenHolland](https://community.inventables.com/u/EileenHolland)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2024, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/v-bit-cuts-away-more-in-the-corners/151819 "2024-02-21T21:53:31Z")
I noticed when running some text that my 60 degree v bit takes more material out of corners than it should be and doesn’t fully clear the bottom of the pocket. It seems similar to dog bone-ing, but the shapes are def… --- ## [Replacement Smart Clamp Bottom](https://community.inventables.com/t/replacement-smart-clamp-bottom/149561)
**Author:** [@BillSteinbach1](https://community.inventables.com/u/BillSteinbach1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 3:21am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/replacement-smart-clamp-bottom/149561 "2024-02-19T03:21:34Z")
I’m sure this is a long shot, but does anyone happen to have any suggestions for how to potentially repair/replace the part of the Carvey that the Smart Clamp gets clamped to? Our students have stripped the threaded hole… --- ## [Framing Option](https://community.inventables.com/t/framing-option/151450)
**Author:** [@KeithVanderhoeven](https://community.inventables.com/u/KeithVanderhoeven)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 7:06am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/framing-option/151450 "2024-02-02T07:06:49Z")
Has anyone ever recommended to Xcarve to add a “framing” option? I have it for my laser and it sure would be a great feature to have. --- ## [Main door misaligned](https://community.inventables.com/t/main-door-misaligned/30627)
**Author:** [@ScottA](https://community.inventables.com/u/ScottA)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/main-door-misaligned/30627 "2023-12-29T15:13:09Z")
I have just received my Carvey. Machine arrived in good condition. Very impressed with the packaging and the user experience out of the box. Up and running in no time. Build quality appear quite good however the main do… --- ## [Z-axis issue: Carvey ignoring material thickness settings in Easel](https://community.inventables.com/t/z-axis-issue-carvey-ignoring-material-thickness-settings-in-easel/149079)
**Author:** [@MiRu](https://community.inventables.com/u/MiRu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/z-axis-issue-carvey-ignoring-material-thickness-settings-in-easel/149079 "2023-12-24T15:19:21Z")
Hello everyone, I hope there is still some activity in this forum, as I’ve encountered an issue that’s proven quite challenging to resolve. The primary problem I’m facing is that my Carvey has suddenly started consiste… --- ## [For sale: Carvey with lot of extra bits and stand](https://community.inventables.com/t/for-sale-carvey-with-lot-of-extra-bits-and-stand/148276)
**Author:** [@WeiLin](https://community.inventables.com/u/WeiLin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/for-sale-carvey-with-lot-of-extra-bits-and-stand/148276 "2023-11-13T21:06:07Z")
Hey Guys! Posted up my Carvey for sale here in the for sale and trade section if anyone in looking for one: carvey for sale --- ## [Carvey Probe Gcode](https://community.inventables.com/t/carvey-probe-gcode/73963)
**Author:** [@Daniel9](https://community.inventables.com/u/Daniel9)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/carvey-probe-gcode/73963 "2023-10-26T16:56:32Z")
Hello, I configured UGS (universal gcode sender) to work with the Carvey. Is there a way to get the GCODE PROBING SEQUENCE that Easel would automatically generate for any given job? I’m milling out some PCBs and need … --- ## [Selling our school's hardly used Carvey (NL)](https://community.inventables.com/t/selling-our-schools-hardly-used-carvey-nl/147053)
**Author:** [@RolandN](https://community.inventables.com/u/RolandN)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 10:15am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/selling-our-schools-hardly-used-carvey-nl/147053 "2023-10-02T10:15:31Z")
Our school has a Carvey that’s not been used for a while now so I decided to offer it up for sale. It has effectively been used for less than maybe 10 minor jobs. All original parts and (most) bits that came with machine… --- ## [Carving stencyls in placemats](https://community.inventables.com/t/carving-stencyls-in-placemats/146641)
**Author:** [@YannLapointe](https://community.inventables.com/u/YannLapointe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/carving-stencyls-in-placemats/146641 "2023-09-20T15:50:15Z")
Hi everyone, brand new in the CNC world. I bought my first generic CNC 3018 and we can tell, I’m a noob!!! Of course, I searched about this topic before creating a new post. :wink: Is it possible to carve letters & log… --- ## [Screw Thread for Carvey Clamp Screws](https://community.inventables.com/t/screw-thread-for-carvey-clamp-screws/144981)
**Author:** [@PeterChapman](https://community.inventables.com/u/PeterChapman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/screw-thread-for-carvey-clamp-screws/144981 "2023-07-11T18:29:01Z")
Hi, can I ask what the measurement/spec/type is of the screw thread for the clamp screws please? I’m looking to get some like the 70mm ones here and just wondering if there are any UK-based options that would fit the sam… --- ## [\[Problem\] Windows 10 - Creators update = Easel driver no longer works](https://community.inventables.com/t/problem-windows-10-creators-update-easel-driver-no-longer-works/36565)
**Author:** [@RobbieMacgillivray](https://community.inventables.com/u/RobbieMacgillivray)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2023, 7:44am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/problem-windows-10-creators-update-easel-driver-no-longer-works/36565 "2023-04-04T07:44:27Z")
Installed Creators update and it if I click Carve it just repeatedly forces the Driver installation popup window. CARVEY. LATEST VERSION OF EASEL. Was working fine before the update. Have uninstalled/reinstalled \>3 … --- ## [Carvey X-Y steppers too weak?](https://community.inventables.com/t/carvey-x-y-steppers-too-weak/137926)
**Author:** [@RasmusHauschild](https://community.inventables.com/u/RasmusHauschild)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2022, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/carvey-x-y-steppers-too-weak/137926 "2022-12-29T15:28:46Z")
Hi! I’ve noticed that the x and y axis on the Carvey tend to give or skip quite easily without much force, making it challenging to get precise cuts in hardwoods, plastics, and soft metals. My Ultimaker 2 3d printer al… --- ## [Carving with Autodesk Fusion 360](https://community.inventables.com/t/carving-with-autodesk-fusion-360/19523)
**Author:** [@nikodll](https://community.inventables.com/u/nikodll)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 5:34am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/carving-with-autodesk-fusion-360/19523 "2022-08-08T05:34:35Z")
I found some claims that Carvey does work with Fusion 360. However, I can’t find any details on that. Specifically, which post processing to choose for path export, how to initiate homing and auto-zero procedure or is it… --- ## [Carvey for Sale / Like new &1,800](https://community.inventables.com/t/carvey-for-sale-like-new-1-800/134277)
**Author:** [@BJD2](https://community.inventables.com/u/BJD2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 2:02am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/carvey-for-sale-like-new-1-800/134277 "2022-11-07T02:02:10Z")
It’s been used maybe 10 times. It’s a really great machine but my business shifted and didn’t need it as much I thought I would. I hope it will bring you some joy! Shoot me a note here, email howdy@heinley.com, or text … [Next page](https://community.inventables.com/c/carvey/30.md?page=1)