Jehle Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Howdy folks, I know it's been a while since I've posted. I feel like a noobie. Perhaps I should say that I used the search button and didn't find anything and that's why I'm posting this question. There... An ounce of protection... First off, I have a question about CAD/CAM and getting wood parts laser cut. I'm reaching the point where doing repetitive work by hand is too slow. Making templates and jigs speeds things up, but that still uses a lot of my time to make raw parts. In the process of getting CAD stuff up and running, I naturally thought about going into CNC or CAM stuff to do the bulk of the work for me. Then I remembered that another guitar maker I know uses a friend with a laser cutter to make his fretboards. So, do any of you guys have any suggestions or contacts that you can share with me? Perhaps you even have this stuff in your shop and could do the work for me, I'll pay a resonable amount as well. Any help is appreciated. ------ Secondly, I've got some great news. As many of y'all know, I'm building cigar box guitars almost exclusively now. Just this past month, I sold this cigar box guitar to a two-time Grammy Award winning folk artist... and no, I can't tell you who it is because it violates laws on promotion and what not. I'm over the moon about the sale though. To think that one of my CBG's is going to played on stage by a real artist is overwhelming! Go Me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToneMonkey Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Go you indeed matey. I'm going to build one of those one day, I love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntinDoug Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Very Cool! I have had a couple deals that were similar. One large custom shop I do work for doesnt like me dropping their name because they don't want people to know the parts are "outsourced". I do my best to comply. I have a laser cutter, and most of the laser work I do is guitar/instrument related. I've dealt with several luthiers here on projects. I'm a "verified vendor" PG sponsor. I'd be happy to help you out if I can. The best thing to do is call me with the specifics, or you can email me. Doug West Shop- 937 866-0327 doug@parableguitars.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jehle Posted February 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Hey Doug, I just sent a message to you through the PM here on the forum. Didn't think to use the email addy directly. Doh! Now that I have your number and email, I get in touch with you directly soon. Go ME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Secondly, I've got some great news. As many of y'all know, I'm building cigar box guitars almost exclusively now. Just this past month, I sold this cigar box guitar to a two-time Grammy Award winning folk artist... and no, I can't tell you who it is because it violates laws on promotion and what not. I'm over the moon about the sale though. To think that one of my CBG's is going to played on stage by a real artist is overwhelming! http://home.hiwaay.net/~jehle/photos/CBG-JR.jpg Go Me! That's your "calendar girl" isn't it, Bill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jehle Posted February 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Secondly, I've got some great news. As many of y'all know, I'm building cigar box guitars almost exclusively now. Just this past month, I sold this cigar box guitar to a two-time Grammy Award winning folk artist... and no, I can't tell you who it is because it violates laws on promotion and what not. I'm over the moon about the sale though. To think that one of my CBG's is going to played on stage by a real artist is overwhelming! http://home.hiwaay.net/~jehle/photos/CBG-JR.jpg Go Me! That's your "calendar girl" isn't it, Bill? Why yes, it is Mrs. February. Glad that you noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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