Of his CarveWright machine Jason says, “Without this little machine, my life would not be the way it is now and it is pretty good!”

I had the pleasure of meeting Jason Allen at my first Woodworking Show in St. Louis (Collinsville).  What struck me most was his enthusiasm and energy.  His passion for what he was doing and excitement for the world of CNC was infectious not just to me, but for everyone fortunate enough to speak with him as they came into our booth that weekend.  The record number of machines we sold that weekend has not been broken.
 
I thrive on reactions…I always get a WOW.  And that WOW is what keeps me working towards perfection.

Researching Jason’s website www.littleredwoodshop.com, I was profoundly struck again by his character that shines through his website.   I was reminded of the Girl Scout Promise that I took years ago.  “On my honor, I will try: to serve God, my country and to help people at all times…”  That is Jason Allen.

On Spirituality, Jason professes, “I am not a Sunday Christian.  I am, however, a believer…(that realizes)…when I stop being selfish and start listening to what God is telling me.  I get rewarded.”  His rewards are abounding by his company that is finally flourishing and he attributes some of that success to his CarveWright.  “Without this little machine, my life would not be the way it is now and it is good!”

Jason purchased his first Hobbyist CNC machine about 4 years ago.  “I researched the machine for a year (before purchasing) and I wish I hadn’t lost that time.”  Jason is currently looking for a home for his multiple CNCs, a retail space that he will call the Carved Sign factory (more on that later).  Since his father’s death seven years ago this past May, Jason has been busy realizing his father’s dream to have his own wood shop.  Left with his tools and a lifelong exposure to woodworking and metal machining, he built The LittleRedWoodshop in Illinois and has used its success as a launching point.

Jason claims to have “inherited his (fathers) tools, but not his talent.”  One look at his work and it is obvious Jason has found his talent.  Jason creates beautiful lithopanes (Greek word meaning “light in stone”) from Corian.  His “Jesus Wept” and “Whole World in His Hands” Lithopanes cannot be appreciated in a photograph as they are in person with the light shining from behind his carvings.  Jason considers himself to still be practicing.

Cpl. Jason L. Dunham Memorial Lithopane ... LEARN MORE

The Story of Marine CPL. Jason L. Dunham Corporal Jason L. Dunham was born on 10 November 1981 in Scio, New York. The date may seem insignificant to those who don't know its history. The ones who do know its significance celebrate this day - faithfully - each year. November 10th is the United States Marine Corps birthday... a birthday that Jason Dunham shares. Corporal Jason L. Dunham was 22 years old when he left us. He came from the small town of Scio, NY population 1900. Its the kind of town where everyone knows your name... where values & respect still mean something. It was here, along a winding country road filled with rolling-meadows, & a swift moving creek, that Jason L. Dunham was brought into this world. As you turn into the Dunhams long driveway that leads to their house, the breeze catches a yellow ribbon tied to the mailbox and the story begins to unfold. The further you drive; two flags adorn the front porch, an American flag and the United States Marine Corps flag. Both seem to play the same quiet song, and yet stand tall for this fallen young man. There is a final reminder that Jason Dunham is no longer with us a blue star in the front window has been replaced by a gold star, symbolizing the Dunham family loss. READ MORE

Jason is not just a CarveWright user; he was the leader in forming the CNC Art Guild (www.CncArtGuild.com); an idea that began on the CarveWright User’s Forum and within weeks became a reality.  The CNC Art Guild currently has 500+ members all over the United States and in multiple countries, of individuals that have an interest in sharing ideas and information with fellow CNC Artists and Users. “That’s the beauty of it (CarveWright).  Regular Joe’s like me from a variety of backgrounds can use it.”   Of the CNC Art Industry, Jason states, “it is a totally new industry waiting to blossom and explode.”