#60: Electric Guitar Part 3: Fret Board

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🎸 Conclude your CNC guitar project with Part 3 of this series, focusing on machining the fretboard and preparing for final assembly! Kyle demonstrates how to import a 3D fretboard model into Vectric, scale it correctly from metric to inches, and strategically position it for single-sided machining. Learn to create precise fret slots using a tiny end mill and dowel holes with a profile toolpath, ensuring perfect alignment. Discover techniques for setting material zero, optimizing toolpaths for minimal waste and clean cuts, and troubleshooting common issues like material blowout. This lesson also covers creating custom 3D profiles with the molding toolpath for VCarve users without Aspire, offering invaluable tips for achieving professional results on complex projects like a guitar neck.

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