My Process for Making Fret-boards | Fusion360 Mach 3

[@peterson0007]

Impressive integration of art and tech to make beauty. Thanks for sharing

[@TwoCherriesIns]

Thanks for watching

[@zwitchguitars]

Great timing, just about to undertake this project myself!

[@TwoCherriesIns]

Good Luck, Let me know how it goes.

[@johnnycab8986]

Awesome videos- are you running a router that fits 1/2" bits on your CNC bed?

[@TwoCherriesIns]

I use a 2.2Kw three-phase spindle and VFD, and yes, the collet can accept a 1/2" shank. There are a couple of reasons the spindle is a better choice for CNC work. Routers are not made to run continuously; sometimes, for hours, the bearings and brushes wear out very quickly; when I was running a router on my machine, I would replace the bearings and brushes a couple of times a year. A spindle and VFD can also closely control rotational speed; this is critical in setting up your feeds and speeds when CNC milling. Routers tend to bog down under load, they slow down, while spindles and VFDs can increase the current required to keep a constant speed.

[@davidalan6701]

Very cool. Question for you. Given everything that goes into making a guitar, is it possible to CNC a complete guitar body, fretboard and all, from a resin river blank? I don’t know much about guitars, but a friend wanted to have a translucent neck, fretboard and head.

[@TwoCherriesIns]

It could be done, It won't play well, resin is not structural stable enough to endure string pressure over time.

[@davidalan6701]

@@TwoCherriesIns good to know. Thank you.

[@subdrums]

Great video as always! I just signed up for your patreon last week. Great content there as well! I am assuming you’re using fusion 360 for cam. What parameters did you adjust for that lead in ramp?

[@TwoCherriesIns]

Thanks, yes fusion 360, the lead in and out on the outline contour is a simple 1/2"