Hi I have a 3 axis wood router running under mach3, Can I use Alibrexpress and Meshcam to make parts such as bridges and necks? If not what do you suggest, I don't have a lot of money to spend, I'm just a poor luthier.
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01-16-2007, 07:40 AM #1
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Making Guitar parts with Alibrexpress & meshcam
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01-16-2007, 03:08 PM #2
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It's possible, if your really good with Alibre. Model and export as .stl, provided your version of Xpress can export an .stl
Gerry
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http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html
Mach3 2010 Screenset
http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html
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http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html
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01-16-2007, 08:35 PM #3
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Ger, I checked my version of xpress and it does export .stl. If I didn't go this route what would you recommend as a low cost alternative? BTW Thanks Ger for all the help you gave me on my machine a year ago.
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01-17-2007, 12:27 AM #4
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I'd try to find the CAD program that is easiest for YOU to model your parts. Necks can be tricky to model. A lot of guys use Rhino. You could also try TurboCAD and DesignCAD.
Gerry
UCCNC 2017 Screenset
http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html
Mach3 2010 Screenset
http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html
JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html
(Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)
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