Thank you for your interest in these Videos. I believe that I have created a very comprehensive and detailed video set, on the design and machining of guitar necks. I am certain that you will find this video set to be extremely helpful in helping you achieve a very high level of guitar neck construction. Well over 5+ hours of instruction. I take a step by step approach into teaching you how to:
Use reference designs to start constructing a neck
Show you how to use the Internet to get the information required
Show you how to take small steps in Solidworks to achieve great results
Create a compound radius fretboard
Create "custom" and Standard back countours (Fat, Thin, Boat, SRV etc)
Create Inlay work
Show you how to cut inlay blanks with your router
Create Fret slots
Create an angled Peghead of various degrees
Create a neck "Volute" as an option
Create neck comfort zones
Create heel contours
Cut Truss Rod Channels
Create stock models with "real" pictures shown for reference
Work with "custom" stock models in Mastercam
Create pockets for inlay in Mastercam
Roughing and finishing techniques for great results
Show you "tricks" to work with co-ordinate systems
Show you Mach3, and how to import G-code for maching the neck
I guarantee to you that if you follow the instructions here, you will be amazed at the results you get with your CNC router in constructing guitar necks. The methods shown can easily be adapted to your designs, because these methods are proven to work. The video strives not to leave the small details out, so it will appeal to all audiences, from beginners to experts! If you own my previous video set, you know exactly what I am talking about.