alnico51

Its not so easy to set any fee, basically I would quote per job, I can cut a body in 30 minutes no problem, but the process of setting up a job can take an hour. I have not updated my website in about 6 months but you can see my machine and what it does at http://www.noahjames.com I had this machine custom made to my specs so it does wood, metal or plastic. Actually it is a upgraded milling machine. The reason I went that way was because it is so accurate. Standard Routers can't do inlays or metal work. This machine could engrave your name on your fingernail. I actually use 3D programing with G codes, but for basic body roughing I can use DXF format. And as someone stated, I do the roughing work, That is basically everything except sand the body. I do have a thickness sander that I use for the top and back and a Spindle sander I use for the sides, All are done to #150 grit. I can also make Templates and Jigs for various projects that people may need. Jim

Hey everyone, Its been a while since I left my last position, Since then I have opened my own manufacturing plant, consulting company and lumbermill. I am very busy but I do have some free time on my machine and if anyone needs some affordable CNC bodies or necks roughed out. I would like to offer this service exclusive to Project Guitar members. I have many body shapes and a few neck shapes already programmed so if you are looking for something that you can finish I would be happy to help out. This service is for members only and prices will be affordable. I also purchase my wood in bulk so the basic cost of the materials are usually less than other companies charge. Cost will be quoted by job and material cost, turn around on bodies with material in stock will be in the one week range. I can't make one of a kind custom shapes unless the drawing is supplied to scale in DXF format. Thanks I hope this helps some of you out. Jim Donahue Noahjames Guitars alnico51@comcast.net