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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.
Private member DiscussionFinish Repair

help with Liquid binding repair ingredients/process

Hey guys, I’ve got a crumbling binding issue on a 1977 Gibson F5 mandolin. After viewing the liquid binding repair video from Doug, I ordered the appropriate(I think?) chemicals to mix with my Gluboost Master Glu and attempt the repair. I mixed the titanium white with the Dioxane, and the Butoxyethanol, and then when I mixed in the Master Glu. As soon as I mixed in the glue, it got hot and smoked and turned into a solid mass pictured in…

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Thanks Doug. that all makes sense, I ordered all this stuff right after I seen your video, in hindsight probably overkill to have this much. I actually do have some of the white fill and finish, I order…