CNC Strat cutting

[poopdood321JP]

how is it being held so that the guitar cut-out doesnt move while being cut?

pretty cool by the way

[cyborg251]

@poopdood321JP That is an Ancient Chinese Secret!! :-)

[goodsac]

The bit you used, was it a straight HS? Do you remember the feed and speed.

Thanks.

[cyborg251]

@goodsac Yes, the bit was a straight HS 2 flute routing bit. I was running it at about 60IPM

[luthiao]

@cyborg251 My friend, you also markets cutting files, jazz bass, precision, tele, strata, etc. .. ibanez jem? thank you

[goodsac]

Question have you shared that gcode? or your strat dxf file? If so I would love it.

Thanks for your response.

[cyborg251]

@goodsac Hi..sorry, no I do not share G-code or the DXF files....too much work put into this one, and all my models. If you are interested, there is more information on my site....thanks for your comments!

[goodsac]

@goodsac

Do you remember the feed and speed? and was this a straight HS bit or a straight router bit with the sharp edges.

[goodsac]

This is so cool. What speed and depth per increment were you using in your cuts? Too, what bit (straight 1/4). I would love to ask you more if you have time.

[cyborg251]

@goodsac The bit was a straight 1/4, and I usually do not cut deeper than the diameter of the tool...so in this case, I cut at 1/4 inch depth per pass....I really like the way the guitar came out....

[Mephysto65]

Always a good job!! Do you place some fix points of the block before routing the back?

[cyborg251]

@Mephysto65 ..Thanks! Yes, if you look closely, look at the top, and the bottom of the block....see those holes? They are index holes, and I use a 1/4 inch rod to index the guitar...then when I flip the body, it is in the EXACT same spot....

[turbo1zz]

Awesome job on the guitar, Did you build your CNC or is it a kit of some sort? I've built a CNC of my own but out of MDF. I am looking to make the major upgrade to 8020 and aluminum sheet, Do you have a web site for your CNC?

Thanks