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Post by VGCustomShop on Aug 28, 2017 19:42:21 GMT
I'm in the building process. I don't have the carve king. I have the m3. But for ukes I think it will suffice for the time being. I may have to upsize later but for now... I've seen people using cnc to do entire necks and of course contoured tops and bottoms for hollow bodies. The M3 is a proven workhorse it will serve you well - and for ukes - soprano, concert and tenor - it should be able to do what you want. A baritone uke may be a little large for that machine - but even so there are many things you can still do with it like fretboard radius, inlay, binding channels . . . and much more. You're gonna love that machine.
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Post by VGCustomShop on Aug 28, 2017 22:27:01 GMT
Nah I think he was saying the model was just undersized. If you have some suggestions (at your leisure) for CAM settings for just the arm and belly contours on this body - they're greatly appreciated. Tried a few things but not sure they're correct - before I turn on the machine it would be great to get your opinion. Thanks much a360.co/2wdtH8k
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Post by VGCustomShop on Aug 30, 2017 23:53:26 GMT
That's absolutely beautiful to watch happen. I used to attempt to play as a kid and I wasn't very good but watching it makes me want to build a guitar. Thanks so much for sharing that. Also, let us know what questions you have on the fusion side. How much extra did it remove? Have a couple fusion CAM questions - how would you setup Fusion CAM for these arm and belly body contours?
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Post by Derek the Admin on Aug 31, 2017 1:47:56 GMT
Sorry, this one got buried. I am not highly experienced in fusion's 3D strategies, but I would think the parallel strategy would be appropriate for machining that feature. I can't give you a lot of specifics on the parameters to set but that hopefully gives you a good starting point.
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Post by aforww on Aug 31, 2017 6:15:05 GMT
I'd go with a parallel finishing strategy as well but it's a finishing operation. Are you starting with oversized stock or is it the finished thickness when you put it on the machine?
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Post by VGCustomShop on Aug 31, 2017 9:14:45 GMT
I'd go with a parallel finishing strategy as well but it's a finishing operation. Are you starting with oversized stock or is it the finished thickness when you put it on the machine? It's finished thickness or close to it.
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Post by VGCustomShop on Aug 31, 2017 9:15:16 GMT
Sorry, this one got buried. I am not highly experienced in fusion's 3D strategies, but I would think the parallel strategy would be appropriate for machining that feature. I can't give you a lot of specifics on the parameters to set but that hopefully gives you a good starting point. Thanks for the tip - much appreciated!
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Post by aforww on Aug 31, 2017 9:50:25 GMT
I was gonna say, might be better to start with slightly oversized stock, do a 3D adaptive over the entire body leaving .05 of rest material. Then do a parallel, rest machining operation (uses a smaller cutter to remove any material left over by larger during roughing). Will definitely need to use a ball endmill to reduce your sanding time after.
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Post by aforww on Sept 1, 2017 0:44:58 GMT
Ok. THis is the way I would handle it. Adaptive is a 1/4" flat. Contour is a 1/4" round. You can adjust that accordingly. a360.co/2iLKYR6
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Post by Bruce on Sept 3, 2017 17:41:22 GMT
Really nice job, what kind of of wood did you use for the guitar body @vgcustomshop ?
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Post by VGCustomShop on Sept 16, 2017 11:13:53 GMT
Really nice job, what kind of of wood did you use for the guitar body @vgcustomshop ? Thanks berogers for the compliment. The previous posted bodies are mostly junk wood laying around (Jelutong or Meranti - same as below) - the first few did not have the right dimensions - close enough to use for guitars with a shorter scale length. The pictures below are of a body done today. Also in the second shot you can see how the pickguard template and parts fit perfectly - now - as does the neck - the scale is the correct 25.5. After finishing the guitar will post some pics. The wood in the pics below is called Meranti or Philippine mahogany - it actually has some shimmer to it when finished. The dark red variety like this is a tad heavy and not common for guitars - but it's cheap & very easy to mill. Been posting mostly this boring t-style model because it was the easiest to draw - will be doing this model with contours next which has been quite a bit more challenging in Fusion. Then some original designs. The Carve King has been working beautifully. It takes a lot of time to get to the point where you turn it on - but it's worth it.
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Post by aforww on Sept 16, 2017 14:04:00 GMT
Really nice job, what kind of of wood did you use for the guitar body @vgcustomshop ? Thanks berogers for the compliment. The previous posted bodies are mostly junk wood laying around (Jelutong or Meranti - same as below) - the first few did not have the right dimensions - close enough to use for a guitars with a shorter scale length. The pictures below are of a body done today. Also in the second shot you can see how the pickguard template and parts fit perfectly - now - as does the neck - the scale is the correct 25.5. After finishing the guitar will post some pics. The wood in the pics below is called Meranti or Philippine mahogany - it actually has some shimmer to it when finished. The dark red variety like this is a tad heavy and not common for guitars - but it's cheap & very easy to mill. Been posting mostly this boring t-style model because it was the easiest to draw - will be doing this model with contours next which has been quite a bit more challenging in Fusion. Then some original designs. The Carve King has been working beautifully. It takes a lot of time to get to the point where you turn it on - but it's worth it. View AttachmentView AttachmentWhat problems are you having with contours?
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Post by Derek the Admin on Sept 16, 2017 16:37:28 GMT
Looks good. Feel free to post thse finished product.
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Post by VGCustomShop on Sept 16, 2017 20:35:04 GMT
Thanks berogers for the compliment. The previous posted bodies are mostly junk wood laying around (Jelutong or Meranti - same as below) - the first few did not have the right dimensions - close enough to use for a guitars with a shorter scale length. The pictures below are of a body done today. Also in the second shot you can see how the pickguard template and parts fit perfectly - now - as does the neck - the scale is the correct 25.5. After finishing the guitar will post some pics. The wood in the pics below is called Meranti or Philippine mahogany - it actually has some shimmer to it when finished. The dark red variety like this is a tad heavy and not common for guitars - but it's cheap & very easy to mill. Been posting mostly this boring t-style model because it was the easiest to draw - will be doing this model with contours next which has been quite a bit more challenging in Fusion. Then some original designs. The Carve King has been working beautifully. It takes a lot of time to get to the point where you turn it on - but it's worth it. What problems are you having with contours? Just took a while to learn how to do them in Fusion. Using some of your tips will try and cut them soon. Thanks much.
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Post by VGCustomShop on Sept 17, 2017 4:54:17 GMT
Ok. THis is the way I would handle it. Adaptive is a 1/4" flat. Contour is a 1/4" round. You can adjust that accordingly. a360.co/2iLKYR6Where did you get that model - did you draw that? Nice job!
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