CNC router experience? - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T20:47:47Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/cnc-router-experience?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A164543&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHello Sylvan,
Thanks for the…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2016-12-05:2177249:Comment:1645462016-12-05T22:08:12.197ZBrian Burnshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/BrianBurns
<p>Hello Sylvan,</p>
<p>Thanks for the quick reply!</p>
<p>I've built four three axis routers over the last 20 years, and have avoided all computer controls due to the added complexity, and expense. I make "analog" holding and guiding fixtures for it and do perhaps twenty different guitar making operations on it. The "computer" that operates it is between my ears (;->)...Here is a link to info on it on my website---scroll down to the bottom of the page:…</p>
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<p>Hello Sylvan,</p>
<p>Thanks for the quick reply!</p>
<p>I've built four three axis routers over the last 20 years, and have avoided all computer controls due to the added complexity, and expense. I make "analog" holding and guiding fixtures for it and do perhaps twenty different guitar making operations on it. The "computer" that operates it is between my ears (;->)...Here is a link to info on it on my website---scroll down to the bottom of the page:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lessonsinlutherie.com/toolsandmachines.html" target="_blank">http://www.lessonsinlutherie.com/toolsandmachines.html</a></p>
<p>I'm a jig and fixture nut, but my friend James is not, so an enthusiastic client of his has offered to buy him a CNC machine. While I can do carving duplication with my three axis router, making necks on it is one of the least pleasant tasks I've ever performed. James has allowed that he would be willing to set up to carve necks for me, so I thought I would scope out the current state of the market for CNC gear.</p>
<p>I'll give you a call this afternoon if it's convenient. I'll be teaching for the next two days.</p>
<p>Cheers,</p>
<p>Brian</p>
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<p></p> Hi Brian
I have been using C…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2016-12-05:2177249:Comment:1645432016-12-05T20:04:17.992Zsylvanhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/sylvan
<p>Hi Brian </p>
<p>I have been using CNC in my shop for about the past three years. There is much more to it than just buying a machine - and there are a lot of those and their options to choose from! You must also have drawing software and "toolpathing" software. There are some packages that combine the two. I use, and highly recommend Aspire from Vectric software which does both. But all of them, including Aspire, require quite a learning curve. So, if your friend buys a machine don't expect…</p>
<p>Hi Brian </p>
<p>I have been using CNC in my shop for about the past three years. There is much more to it than just buying a machine - and there are a lot of those and their options to choose from! You must also have drawing software and "toolpathing" software. There are some packages that combine the two. I use, and highly recommend Aspire from Vectric software which does both. But all of them, including Aspire, require quite a learning curve. So, if your friend buys a machine don't expect to be productive for a few months! BUT, if you stick with it the jigging, parts and anything else you design etc. can be incredibly precise and the ultimate product that much better.</p>
<p>If you want to discuss it, feel free to call me at 781-361-1471 and I will try to explain the journey much more fully.</p>
<p>Sylvan</p>