Hey all,
First prototype Telecaster body, 99% machine done, save the 1/4" roundover on the edges. Word to the wise, some operations are best left to other tools. The V-Carve and the Shapeoko XL really shone on the pockets and sculpting for the softbody and arm cuts, but I would have been better off rough cutting the body profile on a bandsaw and finish cutting on the Shapeoko. I also could of hogged out some of the cavities with a forstner bit and just done a finish pocket mill on the machine. Way too much time for production.
Fun lesson tho, I need to try on hardwood. I hope finish a other few models soon.
Cheers,
Fred
First Telecaster Body - Prototype
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Re: First Telecaster Body - Prototype
You can't expect a lightweight hobby machine to do heavy production work.Way too much time for production.
Nice work, btw.
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Re: First Telecaster Body - Prototype
Looking good Fred!!!!
CNC machining is great on a lot of things, but it's not a replacement for all other woodworking tools. Sometimes we carried away playing with the new technology in the shop
CNC machining is great on a lot of things, but it's not a replacement for all other woodworking tools. Sometimes we carried away playing with the new technology in the shop
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Re: First Telecaster Body - Prototype
Absolutely! They are nice for prototyping, proof of concept and workflow debugging tho, which is just what I need it for. If I get some volume orders I'll look for a industrial machine, large enough to do multiple body blanks.ger21 wrote:You can't expect a lightweight hobby machine to do heavy production work.Way too much time for production.
Nice work, btw.
Thanks for the comment!
Fred