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Private member Discussion3D Printing

OG Proper's Relief Gauge Parts

Hey folks! I picked up a neck relief gauge from Doug in one of the earlier batches, maybe the introductory run? Some of the small feet caps that thread onto the moving legs of the tool have cracked, broken, or become worn down. I contacted StewMac about purchasing replacement parts, but they don't sell subparts for the relief gauge and otherwise won't help me. They appear 3D printed, so I was wondering if anyone with the means to print s…

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Ha! Mine took a freakish heicopter dive off the bench first day i had it and shattered the feet on each end ( flat style ) and i had hoped to sorce some replacements as well! Definitely looking to sou…
Private member DiscussionCAD/CAM

“I live my life a 1/8 mm at a time”

Guitar neck topology is worth going microscopic. 🔬🦠 After building my starting surface from a wireframe network in the sketch environment; a system of 4-degree control point spline rails, tangent to projected isoparametric curves along the shaft — I can convert the NURBS surface to a T-Spline and start cleaning up the artifacts left behind by the original loft. In this demo I’m turning on Box Display, which feels strange at first because…

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Private member DiscussionTools and Jigs

Acrylic Centering Guide For Obrien Neck Jig?

Does anyone have a laser cutter/engraver file for the Acrylic centerline guide for the O'Brien Neck Jig? I can't find any replacement parts and was hoping to simply make my own. Its the most susceptible piece on the jig and my students can be rough on those.

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I think Greg at Skyscraper Guitars manufactures replacement parts for the LMI neck angle jig. I know he has made replacement templates in the past and upgraded them tot he new ones he puts on my jig.…
Private member DiscussionTools and Jigs

Proper’s Neck Relief restock?

Hi! Would like to drop a quick post if anyone knows whether the Proper’s Neck Relief gauge will be coming back instock any time soon? Would love to pick one up!

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Ian Davlin
He's working with Stewmac to produce those. I'm not sure when they are dropping, but it's in the works.