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Modeling / improving on dovetail jig

I've seen the Elevate Luthierie jig, and it seems simple enough. One thing I don't like about their explanation video is the handwaving around "set the joint length where you want it"...feels like even with the jig, you have to do too much measuring to make it fit exactly (or within the tolerance you want) Given I can model well enough in Fusion and have a 3D printer, feels like a challenge to take on! As far as I can see, the jig is just…

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I completely designed a elevate style jig in fusion. And have 3d printed it. Its great! If you want the files let me know
Private member DiscussionCAD/CAM

F5 Modeling attempt.

This is a repost from the main feed so it is in the correct forum. The recent F5 CAD modeling video inspired me to take a stab at it. I use Fusion 360 and have already completed a full A5 model that I’m using to prepare a lot of parts for my CNC. The F5 top seems intimidating. I focused on modeling the scroll alone for now. I didn’t pay attention to following a plan, or having perfect dimensions, or getting the curves to look perfect th…

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This is looking really great. If you'd like to come on 3d club and talk about it, let me know. The next meeting is this coming Monday and we'll be talking more about the top modeling.
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3D scanner

Anyone use a 3D scanner to make models for printing, or CNC? I've noticed a number of inexpensive scanners on the market that appear to be an able to scan with fine detail and accuracy. I've wondered if they could be used to scan a guitar neck, or arch top mandolin plate to then cut on a CNC after tweaking in a CAD program.

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That's kind of what I thought. The scan comes out dirty and needs more manipulation in software which can be more work than drawing it in the first place. I was curious as there are now numerous ads…
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Blender Plugin

About: I have created an Add-On for blender that at the moment generates fret positions and makes a fretboard according to several parameters. This makes it extremely easy to get started with modeling a Guitar in blender. If you are interested it please give it a whirl and let me know what you think about it and if you like it, what you don't, what you would like to see etc... If you do like it and would like aid its development please d…

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There are several free "add-ons" that allows cam functionality in blender. The one that immediately comes to mind is blender-cam. But for me personally since I use a laser getting it to an svg file is…
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100mm / 4" Truncated Ball Valve Type Non-Clog Blast Gate for Workshop Dust Extraction Network

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Ian Davlin DiscussionTools and Jigs

Air Brush Setups

Didnt know what Section to put this in but I thought it may fit the best here. I would like to get my air brush Set up to start some finish repairs. I was wondering those of you in limited space and just use an air brush what your setups looked like. I have limited extraction points and cant just do it outside. are the model painter desk top extractors enough for small touch up? pictures would be ace. Andy

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Brown's Guitar Factory bridge plate tool modification

Have you ever had a really stubborn bridge plate to remove? I had one not too long ago that seemed to resist wetting with a damp cloth, and subsequently all the heat I could get from my silicone heating pads. After much effort I got about 80% of it out cleanly. The remaining 20% required hours of work with a finger plane. That experience made me think about the Brown's Guitar Factory bridge plate removal tool I had purchased years ago,…

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This is great. Thanks for sharing! The thermocouple link takes me to the thermocouple outlets? Might be a caching issue for me? Joe