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We’ve just launched our newest project, a real and working D-Cell Working Rocket! This laser cut rocket has been configured to sit comfortably in a nice stand when not in use or if you are a little adventurous, able to hold a D-Cell chemical engine to reach new heights!
This rocket was designed by David Newman, our newest collaboration on WoodMarvels.com and you can now buy this model as an EPS if you wish to cut using your own laser cutter, [...]

I’m happy to announce that WoodMarvels.com: 50 Laser Cutting Plans (Volume 2) in it is now available at Amazon. It includes all of the following designs. Buying this published book in print or digitally on our site saves you close to a hundred dollars over buying each plan individually from our site.
Level 1
Brontosaurus
Centrosaurus
Dolphin
Elephant
Future Car A
Future Car B
Hammer and Stake
Parasaurolophus
Pen and Pencil Holder D
Pet Bowl Holder
Rhinoceros
Stegosaurus
Submarine
Time Teaching Clock A
Time Teaching Clock B
Whale
Level 2
1956 Porsche Speedster
Abstract Bank B
Bed Tray and Table
Crab
Crumb Tray
Desktop [...]

To prepare for the upcoming release of my second WoodMarvels.com book, I’ve completed the update of 50 digital blueprints and assembly instructions that are both found in the book and individually at our site. The difference between them now is that the individual files are full color, 300dpi while the ones found in the book are 300dpi grayscale. These files also include fixed mistakes and clarifications that have been brought-up by customers in the past. The files use to be [...]

I just found-out that I got an honorable mention in the Toronto Globe and Mail regarding the designs I made for WoodMarvels.com.
Jon Cantin, a Canadian wood designer, uses Ponoko as the manufacturing arm of his company, Wood Marvels. For Cantin, one advantage to using the site is not having to keep an inventory of his funky pyramid calendars or gigantic medieval fortresses.
You can read the entire article online here: Small-scale artisans embrace the virtual dollhouse
Here’s an animation of that funky [...]

I’m always trying to get better quality video showcasing the assembly animations so started playing with lots of settings… right now, bandwidth limitations are hindering my goal of full 1080HD but I’ve managed to make strides using smaller video but still rendered in HD.  Keep in mind that this is the exact same animation so without further delay, here’s an example of what is achievable… you can tell which one is HD vs not… amazing!
Lots of new stuff in the [...]

I’ve now launched my latest book, Transforming Your Life From Blah To Legendary!: A Guide For Massive Positive And Lasting Changes In Your Life as a PDF Downloadable book using the WoodMarvels.com e-commerce system. This means that you can now get this book within a few minutes right onto your own computer if you do not wish to wait to get a physical copy or live where it isn’t available.
About Transforming Your Life From Blah To Legendary!
I decided at a [...]

This month was great in all departments, I’m taking it easy for the next month before jumping in with a bunch of new designs and much more. Taking time to relax is important!
So, what happened this month? Well WoodMarvels.com:

released a Hippo, updated 6mm light table
added a new collaboration with Lidija which included the Pupa Mannequin and Slon Seat / Walker
added a new designer, Noelle with her Advent Tree
was written about by a German Woodworking site
simplified EPS licenses to allow easier [...]