# Schools **URL:** https://community.inventables.com/c/schools/40.md [Latest](https://community.inventables.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.inventables.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Schools category](https://community.inventables.com/t/about-the-schools-category/20049)
**Author:** [@Zach\_Kaplan](https://community.inventables.com/u/Zach_Kaplan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/about-the-schools-category/20049 "2018-11-14T15:03:26Z")
This category is for information related to 3D carving in schools. Category guidelines and rules: Why should people use this category? What is it for? It is intended as a resource for educators to share knowledge, b… --- ## [Using a Genmitsu 4040 pro with middle schoolers](https://community.inventables.com/t/using-a-genmitsu-4040-pro-with-middle-schoolers/145626)
**Author:** [@ClarkBliske](https://community.inventables.com/u/ClarkBliske)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/using-a-genmitsu-4040-pro-with-middle-schoolers/145626 "2023-08-08T16:33:42Z")
As an educator I’m taking advantage of the Easel Pro, but as my students log into free accounts and design in easel, then share the files for me to cut…I wonder if they will be able to get accurate estimates for cut time… --- ## [Carving out the periodic table](https://community.inventables.com/t/carving-out-the-periodic-table/50429)
**Author:** [@KennethKozar](https://community.inventables.com/u/KennethKozar)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/carving-out-the-periodic-table/50429 "2021-02-20T12:38:51Z")
My 9th grade science class just finished designing and carving out each of the 118 elements of the periodic table. I need a little help in deciding how to permanently mount to the wall in the hallway. I think my princi… --- ## [New Carvey for K-8 school](https://community.inventables.com/t/new-carvey-for-k-8-school/54681)
**Author:** [@DavidHovis](https://community.inventables.com/u/DavidHovis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2018, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/new-carvey-for-k-8-school/54681 "2018-04-26T13:04:03Z")
I have an XCarve, and I just got a deal I couldn’t refuse on a Carvey. I bought it, and I am donating it to my children’s school, which is a fairly high-poverty, inner-city school. The teachers don’t have any experienc… --- ## [School Crest Project help needed](https://community.inventables.com/t/school-crest-project-help-needed/132922)
**Author:** [@ToniSmith](https://community.inventables.com/u/ToniSmith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/school-crest-project-help-needed/132922 "2022-06-15T22:13:15Z")
I am doing a project for our school entry way and need help figuring out how to cut the crest and bear heads. The crest is giving me the most problems because it has lots of pieces to deal with. I am not very familiar wi… --- ## [Step down and depth per cut](https://community.inventables.com/t/step-down-and-depth-per-cut/128419)
**Author:** [@RamonMolina](https://community.inventables.com/u/RamonMolina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/step-down-and-depth-per-cut/128419 "2022-01-21T23:50:30Z")
Is step down and depth per cut the same thing? --- ## [Clever Single Sign On for Easel](https://community.inventables.com/t/clever-single-sign-on-for-easel/121599)
**Author:** [@ChristopherDahle](https://community.inventables.com/u/ChristopherDahle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2021, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/clever-single-sign-on-for-easel/121599 "2021-09-03T20:59:50Z")
My school district, and many others use a single sign-on system called CLEVER https://clever.com/ to give students access to various on line tools. I am wondering if anyone on the Inventables team would be willing to exp… --- ## [Middle School purchase](https://community.inventables.com/t/middle-school-purchase/79407)
**Author:** [@GarickeRubin](https://community.inventables.com/u/GarickeRubin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/middle-school-purchase/79407 "2020-02-20T18:06:22Z")
looking at adding a CNC machine to our technology lab. I teach middle 7th and 8th graders. Looking for any advice on which unit and maybe why. thanks --- ## [Cutting Cardboard With Carvey](https://community.inventables.com/t/cutting-cardboard-with-carvey/62098)
**Author:** [@MeredithMartin](https://community.inventables.com/u/MeredithMartin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 10:47am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/cutting-cardboard-with-carvey/62098 "2020-01-14T10:47:14Z")
Wow, that’s some awesome alliteration there… I’m about to introduce the Carveys as part of our digital fabrication unit, and was wondering if anyone has had any success/suggestions when it comes to using cardboard with … --- ## [Carving with multiple machines](https://community.inventables.com/t/carving-with-multiple-machines/70587)
**Author:** [@TjEdwards](https://community.inventables.com/u/TjEdwards)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/carving-with-multiple-machines/70587 "2019-03-20T17:36:17Z")
In our school makerspace we have multiple carvey machines. Currently students use their own laptops and accounts to carve, but run into issues when a longer carve goes past the end of the period. I’d like to move to one… --- ## [Purchasing a Carvey](https://community.inventables.com/t/purchasing-a-carvey/67384)
**Author:** [@HeatherFischbach](https://community.inventables.com/u/HeatherFischbach)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/purchasing-a-carvey/67384 "2019-01-17T15:15:39Z")
My school is in process of purchasing a Carvey for out STEM lab. I am curious as to what materials need to be purchased along with the Carvey. Bits? Software? Materials? Any advice before we make this big purchase? --- ## [Choosing material - which one is closest to basswood?](https://community.inventables.com/t/choosing-material-which-one-is-closest-to-basswood/63159)
**Author:** [@GailSchwiersch](https://community.inventables.com/u/GailSchwiersch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/choosing-material-which-one-is-closest-to-basswood/63159 "2018-11-03T15:36:59Z")
Hi, Does anyone know which of the listed Carvey materials is closest to basswood? A bit of background: my school just got the Carvey and we were able to successfully carve a few items with the thin board (maple?) that … --- ## [Carvey vs. X-Carve for Middle School](https://community.inventables.com/t/carvey-vs-x-carve-for-middle-school/61971)
**Author:** [@CristaGoehring](https://community.inventables.com/u/CristaGoehring)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2018, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/carvey-vs-x-carve-for-middle-school/61971 "2018-10-11T21:31:56Z")
My middle school is in the process of looking at various CNC machines to add to our manufacturing unit. I’m wondering if anyone here can provide some insight into which machine would be best for middle school and why? Th… --- ## [Easel log-in for students](https://community.inventables.com/t/easel-log-in-for-students/60864)
**Author:** [@PrestonSweeney](https://community.inventables.com/u/PrestonSweeney)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/easel-log-in-for-students/60864 "2018-09-24T19:19:40Z")
Greetings All, Just started to use the xcarve and easel software with middle school students. I have 300 students each year. Was wondering if anyone had advice on using 1 log in account for students or have them create … --- ## [Student Accounts - Email verification](https://community.inventables.com/t/student-accounts-email-verification/60550)
**Author:** [@MeredithMartin](https://community.inventables.com/u/MeredithMartin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 11:23am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/student-accounts-email-verification/60550 "2018-09-14T11:23:49Z")
Hi all, We are exceedingly excited to be adding two Carveys to our middle school Makerspace/Tech Lab. I would love for my students to be able to have their own accounts, especially as it would make it a lot easier for … --- ## [Student Reported Issues](https://community.inventables.com/t/student-reported-issues/24209)
**Author:** [@JoshAjima](https://community.inventables.com/u/JoshAjima)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2017, 10:03am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/student-reported-issues/24209 "2017-03-10T10:03:52Z")
Haven't tried to replicate it yet but students says that Carvey stopped working after doing about 3-4 hours of cutting on different projects. Turned off for an hour and then he said it started working again. Pretty vag… --- ## [Curriculum for 3D carving in schools](https://community.inventables.com/t/curriculum-for-3d-carving-in-schools/21075)
**Author:** [@Zach\_Kaplan](https://community.inventables.com/u/Zach_Kaplan)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/curriculum-for-3d-carving-in-schools/21075 "2018-05-25T12:20:14Z")
Hi Teachers, We are starting to work on curriculum for 3D carving in schools. We have lots of smart teachers here on the forum and we were wondering if you have thoughts about the best way to go about it. What do you … --- ## [Easel Pro in schools](https://community.inventables.com/t/easel-pro-in-schools/44361)
**Author:** [@ChrisSimpson](https://community.inventables.com/u/ChrisSimpson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/easel-pro-in-schools/44361 "2018-05-09T19:22:16Z")
How do we activate Easel Pro in a high school? I showed some students this AM the V-Bit features and all they want to do is design and carve. --- ## [Easel login for lab use carvey](https://community.inventables.com/t/easel-login-for-lab-use-carvey/42309)
**Author:** [@MatthewNelson](https://community.inventables.com/u/MatthewNelson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/easel-login-for-lab-use-carvey/42309 "2018-03-26T19:08:46Z")
My school’s Carvey will be in the library makerspace. We want students to be able to use Easel without creating an account. How are other schools handling this issue? --- ## [Quick CNC projects for middle schoolers?](https://community.inventables.com/t/quick-cnc-projects-for-middle-schoolers/27171)
**Author:** [@EthanLucas](https://community.inventables.com/u/EthanLucas)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 12:48am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/quick-cnc-projects-for-middle-schoolers/27171 "2018-01-03T00:48:32Z")
What are some quick projects we can make during class? My issue is that I have 90 students so carve times would have to be under 2-3 minutes. Any ideas? --- ## [It's coming!](https://community.inventables.com/t/its-coming/41096)
**Author:** [@AmandaMiller](https://community.inventables.com/u/AmandaMiller)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/its-coming/41096 "2017-08-24T23:49:19Z")
We will be adding a 500mm X-carve to our HS sculpture lab. (space issues) I'm super excited for it to show up and start assembly! We've been partnering with a local maker space to get things cut but now we'll be able t… --- ## [Offline Easel](https://community.inventables.com/t/offline-easel/20544)
**Author:** [@KennethConnell1](https://community.inventables.com/u/KennethConnell1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/offline-easel/20544 "2017-08-17T22:44:36Z")
I teach in an environment that will not allow internet access. Could it be possible to allow schools an offline version of easel to use with the x-carve as this program seems very easy to understand and use. when I use… --- ## [Bigger projects for next year](https://community.inventables.com/t/bigger-projects-for-next-year/38469)
**Author:** [@GregKent](https://community.inventables.com/u/GregKent)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2017, 5:19am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/bigger-projects-for-next-year/38469 "2017-06-09T05:19:36Z")
We are working on creating a scope and sequence of activities for our students K-6 and taking feedback from teachers about the projects they would like to do.I have 1 teacher who wants to go big! She wants the students t… --- ## [Intro to Easel and Carvey for Elementary School](https://community.inventables.com/t/intro-to-easel-and-carvey-for-elementary-school/36207)
**Author:** [@Zach\_Kaplan](https://community.inventables.com/u/Zach_Kaplan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2017, 3:04am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/intro-to-easel-and-carvey-for-elementary-school/36207 "2017-04-06T03:04:52Z")
I was invited to Lake Forest Country Day School to give an introduction to Easel and Carvey to about 50 teachers. They are doing some very interesting things with integrating the tools in their maker lab into curriculum… --- ## [Carvey in School- Ma or NH, for Braille Project](https://community.inventables.com/t/carvey-in-school-ma-or-nh-for-braille-project/31758)
**Author:** [@RobertLemay](https://community.inventables.com/u/RobertLemay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/carvey-in-school-ma-or-nh-for-braille-project/31758 "2017-01-15T19:29:13Z")
Hello, my name is Bob. I am a retired SolidWorks mechanical designer, presently working on a mechanical design Braille project for the blind. I have no experience with a Carvey, and I am looking to see one, in operation,… --- ## [50 State large X-Carve](https://community.inventables.com/t/50-state-large-x-carve/21109)
**Author:** [@GregKent](https://community.inventables.com/u/GregKent)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/50-state-large-x-carve/21109 "2017-01-03T20:22:06Z")
Hello Everyone, My name is Greg Kent and I am the Technology Coordinator at Kailua Elementary School. Our school has received the large X-Carve kit and I have recently finished building it. I have run 2 test cuts and am… --- ## [Tech in Chicago Podcast](https://community.inventables.com/t/tech-in-chicago-podcast/30002)
**Author:** [@Zach\_Kaplan](https://community.inventables.com/u/Zach_Kaplan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/tech-in-chicago-podcast/30002 "2016-11-20T15:17:40Z")
I was recently interviewed by the Tech in Chicago Podcast. Here’s a link to it: https://twitter.com/zkaplan/status/796783681411186692 The interview took place in a middle school maker lab. It’s pretty cool to see stu… --- ## [50 States Carvey School](https://community.inventables.com/t/50-states-carvey-school/21076)
**Author:** [@JenniferEsty](https://community.inventables.com/u/JenniferEsty)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 12:55am UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/50-states-carvey-school/21076 "2016-05-24T00:55:22Z")
A teacher at Sparhawk School in Northeast Massachusetts looking forward to our Carvey arrival. Would appreciate feedback/suggestions to prepare our Maker Space for the arrival, accessories appropriate for a school and w… --- ## [Canadian Schools need X-Carve too](https://community.inventables.com/t/canadian-schools-need-x-carve-too/23006)
**Author:** [@RobertMitchell](https://community.inventables.com/u/RobertMitchell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/canadian-schools-need-x-carve-too/23006 "2016-05-11T18:05:51Z")
Does your program to get an X-Carve into schools include those in Canada as well? --- ## [Teachers and Twitter](https://community.inventables.com/t/teachers-and-twitter/23599)
**Author:** [@Zach\_Kaplan](https://community.inventables.com/u/Zach_Kaplan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.inventables.com/t/teachers-and-twitter/23599 "2016-05-11T18:05:11Z")
We’ve been hearing a lot from teachers that they are sharing information with each other on Twitter. We thought that was pretty cool because it’s a public forum and brings conversations that might normally happen at pro… [Next page](https://community.inventables.com/c/schools/40.md?page=1)