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this will be bolt on.

I set my x and y origins opposite to what I need. Is there a way to reverse these without redoing all the toolpaths in MC? Basically I did all the work for my part, posted gcode and the x is what I...

Almost finished .. next step .. toolpaths.

Here's a pic of the Flying V model I am working on. Designing it after a 1958 but really modifing it to be original, and a bolt on neck.

Anyone else made a Flying V? Curious how it was done.
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anyone interested in trading files?

I have a model for a strat and tele, gcode for both too. I have neck models, photo's are in another thread, not quite right yet but I'm working on it (neck).
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I downloaded the post from the mach3 site for mastercam .. but it dont work ..

any advice on where I can start or look to get proper gcode from my models and toolpaths?

I understand now that its the post. Where I can learn how to read and edit a post? I also use CUT3D and Vcarve software and both of these programs generate gcode fine for mach3.

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I am using MasterCam X3 for toolpaths, Mach 3 as the controller, and the machine is a Romaxx WD-1 http://romaxxcnc.com/sbwdspec.html

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here is the MC file. When I export this I get a Gcode that looks and does nothing like this file. I think its my PP, everytime I try a PP it does something different. Hoping to hit the right...

I have a model done for a strat body, toolpaths all ready to go, I can't seem to generate a gcode that works. I'm new to all this and thinking its the post processor? I'm using mach3 .. I have...

I designed a guitar and created toolpaths in MC. When I generate the gcode and put it in my controlling program it shows the guitar model but has big circles and starts to cut the huge circles and...

I'm in. Keep me posted.

I agree

I dont create my files to be spot on to blueprints. I like to make it 'my own'. Thats what would help give it 'value' at the end of the day if your goal was to try and make a living at...

I create a pocket by using a solids (not wideframe) it selects the entire pocket, I select toolpath, do all that good stuff and nothing. It has all the geometry and I can go to simulate it but...

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I emailed it to ya, let me know if you didnt get it.

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For some reason I can't get the entire rear trem of my strat model to cut out.

I can cut out the pocket part that is about 5/8 deep. The trem part that lines up with the top doesnt want to cut. ...

how are you indexing it to cut both sides?

Well said ..

Funny thing is your not far off on the music thing. At one time you had to buy the entire album to get the 1 or 2 songs you wanted. Now you can buy individual songs. I get paid...

I build my own guitars and pickups and moved into cnc, I got a romaxx 24x36. Everyone needs a hobby. Good on ya for never downloading a song or movie. I can't say the same.

So if you steal a car to sunday drive its ok? But if you steal to drive to work its not? Its ok to use a cracked copy of MC for personal use, just don't use it to make money? That's crazy!! The...

I try not to support piracy, I'm a touring musician by trade and know how it feels to create something and have it taken for free.

With that said, I see alot of people on here who are concerened...

:) thats exactly what I ended up doing.

just googled a 72 .. i dont have that .. but could model one up .. not til next week tho

I have tele .. 72 i quite diff isnt it?

What part of Canada are you in, fellow canuck? :)

win 7 pro 32bit .. not sure if it works with 64 .. never tried .. I use 32 because i also use Solidworks and its only on 32bit.

For those interested. I found the issue.

TrueSolid is a toolpath mode and only support 3-axis toolpaths in top view. I had to change the mode to standard.

I have x3 running on win 7. not sure about x2

I am working on a part that requires cutting on both sides. I set my WCS and create toolpaths for the top and all simulates fine. I then create a WCS for the bottom and create toolpaths, when I try...