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gd.marsh
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« on: January 22, 2010, 04:39:10 PM »
Here's a couple of pictures of the first MDF mock up to come off the newly built router .. Actual guitar will be made of hardwoods and I'll post some pictures after it's machined.
Software used: AutoCad, Cut2D, Cut3D, Mach3.  Machine specs: 660mmX1270mm, 25mm profile linear rails, zero backlash ballscrews & nuts, 680oz steppers, gecko 203v, steel & aluminum construction.

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« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2010, 04:54:34 PM »
 Grin  Grin  Grin  Grin I know I won't be the only one watching and waiting on this topic!!!
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« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2010, 06:14:39 PM »
Sam ,
You got that right.  Cheesy

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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2010, 01:40:17 PM »
OK, here's an update ..
A jig for locating material and machining both sides .. Red circles are pins that locate jig to table. Yellow, Blue & Green circles are pins that locate material to jig. 

Other pics are roughed neck, partially finish carved body ..

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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2010, 06:03:45 PM »
Very nice setup, nice machine too, nice pictures, every thing is very nice, great work

Thanks for sharing.

Hope to see a finish guitar.

Jeff
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« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2010, 11:48:07 AM »
Update on progress .. first guitar completely machined with home built cnc is ready for final sanding & finish.

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« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2010, 02:51:48 PM »
Looks very nice.
Keep on with the updates.

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« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2010, 04:37:07 PM »
Thanks Ed!
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« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2010, 06:20:53 PM »
Looks Great!! I love the cantrasts in the wood.
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« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2010, 07:23:39 PM »
Thanks Jammerm,

Not sure exactly what finish will wind up on this guitar ..

There's some talk about going opaque on the back and a sunburst on the front .. well see.  I'll post more when we're there.

Gary
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