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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.

Hello! Any FreeCAD users? I've trialing software version 0.21.2 for the last few months with success. Both CAD and CAM are more than functional. There are some quirks in the CAD side that I found that could be worked through, mainly in constraints. These quirks remind me of the "odd logic" that had to be used in older CAD software. Just starting conversation.

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Hi all, I have my next bass guitar design on CAD and in drawings. My designs are pushing the size envelop. I would like to have a good thorough review of the design for strength at the neck/body union, playability as string spacing is 13mm and neck is very narrow (1.6"), string pitch at the headstock, strength at the headstock/neck union etc. I'm willing to compensate for your time. Let me know if you are interested. Thanks.

I'm the proud new owner of a "new to me" Fireball Meteor CNC machine. It feels really odd to have a computer in the shop but I guess I need to get used to that. Fortunately for me, I am well versed in CAD, unfortunately not so much on the CAM side of things. My 3 kids are all experts and are steepening the learning curve dramatically, this would be overwhelming if they weren't helping. So far I'm using the Fusion 360 personal use versio…

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