I know several members have tried to contact me lately. My apologies...I've been neck deep in this project (and about a dozen others). My builds have come to a screaching hault, as well as my unfinished website. Almost all of my time has been devoted to this.
OK, enough whining ...here is the good news. After several weeks of worrying, planning, negotiations, and waiting, the CNC finally came in yesterday. The waiting still isnt over yet though. The electrician has to do his thing, and the dust collector still needs hooked up. Not to mention networking the new PC with the server, and going to the 3 day training sessions. There is still a LOT to do before it is fully operational. But when it is finally operational...look out! I'll be able to do pretty much anything. The ArtCAM Pro software will do full 3D interpolation. Check it out: http://www.artcam.com/ With 18 years worth of CAD designs in my library, I'm not sure where to start.
It's set up for machining Corian counter tops. It has a 60" x 144" table, with a vacuum hold down system. I have been doing some rep/consulting work for a longtime friend (& bandmate) who ownes a counter top shop. He purchased this to speed up top production, (and to play with) . I get to use it anytime after 2pm, and on weekends.
When things settle down, I'll be offering custom carved bodies, necks, inlay...you name it. I will mainly be focusing on "wild" non production carving similar to the J. Frog Skull-n-Bones guitar, the Gene Simmons Axe bass, the Jackson "Zoraxe", ect. I already have some 3D artwork ready to cut...I cant wait!